The best wines of Sion
Discover the best wines of Sion of Valais as well as the best winemakers of Sion and estates of Sion to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Sion and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Sion by region
Looking for a good wine of Sion of Valais among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Sion. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Sion with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Sion
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Sion
Red wines from the region of Sion go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of baked marrow bones, mouse of lamb with thyme or duck breast with pepper sauce.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Sion
On the nose the red wine of the region of Sion. often reveals types of flavors of game, pepper or cranberry and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, black fruit or citrus fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Sion. is a with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in red wine of Sion
- 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.68/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.67/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.59/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.58/5
- 2010With an average score of 3.55/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Sion
- Pinot Noir
- Merlot
- Cornalin
- Gamay
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Cabernet Sauvignon
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Sion
A wine route planned in the region of Sion? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Sion.
- Domaine de la Rameau Sion
- Château Constellation Sion
- Winery PaP Sion
- Cave Mandolé Sion
- Winery Dubuis & Rudaz Sion
- Winery Clos Grandinaz Sion
- Cave Clavien Sion
Discovering the wine region of Sion
The wine region of Sion is located in the region of Valais of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Les Fils de Charles Favre or the Domaine Les Fils de Charles Favre produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sion are Pinot noir, Chasselas and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sion often reveals types of flavors of game, red currant or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of cassis, cranberry or dried fruit.
In the mouth of Sion is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 23 estates and châteaux in the of Sion, producing 87 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Sion go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
Great white wines of Sion
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Sion
White wines from the region of Sion go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of salmon blanquette, quenelles in nantua sauce or truffle with saint-nectaire cheese.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Sion
On the nose the white wine of the region of Sion. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Sion. is a with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in white wine of Sion
- 2010With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.95/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.81/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.76/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.75/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Sion
- Petite Arvine
- Chasselas
- Marsanne
- Sylvaner
- Johannisberg
- Pinot Gris
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Sion
A wine route planned in the region of Sion? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Sion.
- Winery Dubuis & Rudaz Sion
- Château Constellation Sion
- Cave Mandolé Sion
- Cave Clavien Sion
- Winery Clos Grandinaz Sion
- Winery PaP Sion
Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon
Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.
Great pink wines of Sion
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Sion
Pink wines from the region of Sion go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of homemade marengo veal, ideas for savoury pancake toppings or rabbit with hunter's sauce.
The best vintages in pink wine of Sion
- 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.40/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Sion
- Pinot Noir
- Gamay
- Garnacha
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Sion
A wine route planned in the region of Sion? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Sion.
- Cave Clavien Sion
Discover the grape variety: Humagne rouge
It is a variety of Valle d'Aosta origin and, like Arvine, it is also found in Italy. In the past, it was cultivated in Savoy and registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties, list B, under the name of red humagne, but it is not related to white humagne. According to recent genetic analyses, the Swiss variety Cornalin du Valais is its father and Rèze its grandmother. It is also the grandson of the petit rouge d' Aoste.
Great sweet wines of Sion
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Sion
Sweet wines from the region of Sion go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
The best vintages in sweet wine of Sion
- 2016With an average score of 4.10/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Sion
- Chasselas
The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Sion
A wine route planned in the region of Sion? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Sion.
- Cave Mandolé Sion
The word of the wine: Legs
Synonymous with tears.
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