Cave ClavienFendant de Sion
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, lean fish or mild and soft cheese.
The Fendant de Sion of the Cave Clavien is in the top 50 of wines of Sion.
Taste structure of the Fendant de Sion from the Cave Clavien
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Fendant de Sion of Cave Clavien in the region of Valais is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Fendant de Sion
Pairings that work perfectly with Fendant de Sion
Original food and wine pairings with Fendant de Sion
The Fendant de Sion of Cave Clavien matches generally quite well with dishes of poultry, lean fish or mild and soft cheese such as recipes of coconut chicken à la bellevilloise, waterzooï of the sea or chicken quesadilla.
Details and technical informations about Cave Clavien's Fendant de Sion.
Discover the grape variety: Chasselas
Chasselas rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. It produces a variety of grape used to make wine. However, it can also be found eating on our tables! This variety of vine is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. Chasselas rosé can be found in several vineyards: Alsace, South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Fendant de Sion from Cave Clavien are 0
Informations about the Cave Clavien
The Cave Clavien is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of Sion to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The wine region of Valais
The Valais is the largest wine region and appellation in Switzerland, responsible for around one third of the country's total wine production. The main Vineyard area covers the southeast-facing slopes of the dramatic Rhône river valley as the glacial waters run southwest between Leuk (Loeche in French) and Fully. The river changes direction at Martigny and then runs northwest to exit the valley and empty into Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Vineyard area here comes to around 4,800 hectares (11,800 acres) and is generally located on (often steep) slopes and terraces between the flat, fertile, Heavy soils at the bottom of the valley - often given over to fruit production, industry and urban development - and the bare rock of the mountainside that towers above.
The word of the wine: Ugni blanc
White grape variety of Italian origin, and the main white variety grown in France. Its large bunches give fine, light and lively wines, suitable for distillation: today it is the main variety for making cognac and armagnac. Ugni blanc, which is a little richer in alcohol when grown in Mediterranean regions, is used in the blending of the Provence and Corsica appellations, often in association with other grape varieties that bring aromas and structure, such as clairette, grenache blanc or sauvignon. Ugni blanc is also used, on a secondary basis, in the production of certain white wines in Gironde (AOC Bordeaux, Entre-deux-Mers, etc.).
