Cave de la Tour - Pinot Valais

Cave de la TourPinot Valais

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Pinot Valais of Cave de la Tour is a red wine from the region of Valais.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Pinot Valais from the Cave de la Tour

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Pinot Valais of Cave de la Tour in the region of Valais is a with a nice freshness.

Details and technical informations about Cave de la Tour's Pinot Valais.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Informations about the Cave de la Tour

The winery offers 10 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Valais

The Cave de la Tour is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Valais to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Valais
In the top 25000 of of Switzerland wines
In the top 7500 of of Valais wines
In the top 550000 of red wines
In the top 1000000 wines of the world

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.

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The word of the wine: Garrigue

Notes reminiscent of aromatic Mediterranean herbs such as thyme or rosemary, found in many southern wines.

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