Cave du Rhodan - Fortissimo

Cave du RhodanFortissimo

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Fortissimo of Cave du Rhodan is a red wine from the region of Salgesch of Valais.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Fortissimo of the Cave du Rhodan is in the top 10 of wines of Salgesch.

Taste structure of the Fortissimo from the Cave du Rhodan

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Fortissimo of Cave du Rhodan in the region of Valais is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Details and technical informations about Cave du Rhodan's Fortissimo.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
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.

Last vintages of this wine

Fortissimo - 2016
In the top 10 of of Salgesch wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Fortissimo - 2015
In the top 10 of of Salgesch wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Fortissimo - 2014
In the top 10 of of Salgesch wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Fortissimo - 2013
In the top 10 of of Salgesch wines
Average rating: 411110
Fortissimo - 2012
In the top 10 of of Salgesch wines
Average rating: 4.311110

The best vintages of Fortissimo from Cave du Rhodan are 2012, 2013, 2016, 2014 and 2015.

Informations about the Cave du Rhodan

The winery offers 50 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Salgesch in the region of Valais

The Cave du Rhodan is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 47 wines for sale in the of Salgesch to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Valais
In the top 1000 of of Switzerland wines
In the top 15 of of Salgesch wines
In the top 75000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Salgesch

The wine region of Salgesch is located in the region of Valais of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Fernand Cina or the GREGOR KUONEN Caveau de Salquenen produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Salgesch are Pinot noir, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Salgesch often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, black fruit or cherry and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or earth.


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: Pulp

Fleshy and juicy part of the grape berry, it contains sugars, organic acids and various nitrogenous and mineral compounds.

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