The Cave La Romaine of Valais

Cave La Romaine - Johannisberg
The winery offers 47 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 185 of the estates of Valais.
It is located in Valais

The Cave La Romaine is one of the best wineries to follow in Valais.. It offers 47 wines for sale in of Valais to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Cave La Romaine wines

Looking for the best Cave La Romaine wines in Valais among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Cave La Romaine wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Cave La Romaine wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Cave La Romaine

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Cave La Romaine

How Cave La Romaine wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of poultry, lean fish or mild and soft cheese such as recipes of cauliflower croque-monsieur, couscous from the sea or pizza on eggplant.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Cave La Romaine

On the nose the white wine of Cave La Romaine. often reveals types of flavors of oak, citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Cave La Romaine. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Cave La Romaine

  • 2016With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.16/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.16/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.77/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Cave La Romaine.

  • Chasselas
  • Petite Arvine
  • Johannisberg
  • Savagnin
  • Humagne Blanche
  • Pinot Blanc

Discovering 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 Valais Terroir is one of the world's most dramatic. The valley benefits from its sheltered position below the high alpine peaks, with the most obvious bonus being the fohn wind, which keeps the area unusually Warm and Dry considering its altitude (most vines grow here at between 460 and 760m - 1500-2500ft). The fohn effect is also enjoyed by Ticino, although there, mountain weather systems bring sporadic, heavy rainfall. Vertiginous alpine topography also gives the vines in Valais the advantage of emphasized vineyard orientation and many are planted on steep gradients of up to 90% (42 degrees).

This steepness, although making it markedly harder to manage and harvest the vines, brings the significant benefits of excellent drainage and increased exposure to sunlight. Production is centered around the towns and villages that run aLong the 50km (30 mile) section of the valley from Martigny in the southwest to Leuk, northeast. It is not unusual to see labels mention both variety and town, such as "Amigne de Vétroz" or "Fendant de Sion". This commune-based labelling convention is a reasonably widespread Swiss quirk as most appellations in the country follow broad, cantonal boundaries yet allow the name of the commune (sometimes even cadastral names and "lieu-dits") on the label.

The top red wines of Cave La Romaine

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Cave La Romaine

How Cave La Romaine wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of blanquette of monkfish with small vegetables, chaouia lamb or whiskey paupiettes.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Cave La Romaine

On the nose the red wine of Cave La Romaine. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices. In the mouth the red wine of Cave La Romaine. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Cave La Romaine

  • 2017With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.14/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.97/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Cave La Romaine.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Merlot
  • Cornalin
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc

Discover the grape variety: Marsanne

Marsanne is a white grape variety that originated in Montélimar in the Drôme, several centuries ago. Marsanne is also found in Cassis, Savoie, Languedoc-Roussillon and Saint-Péray in the Ardèche, where it produces remarkable sparkling wines. The warm, sunny climate of the Rhone Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence, as well as the dry, stony soil, are ideal conditions for its development. Its bunches are quite large and provide small, juicy berries that are sensitive to grey rot and strong winds. These two grape varieties complement each other perfectly: together they give light wines with little acidity, aromas of yellow fruit, white fruit and flowers with notes of honey and liquorice. This is for example what the appellations Saint-Péray, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Côtes-du-Vallée du Rhône, Corbières, or Cassis express... which represent about 700 hectares.

The top sweet wines of Cave La Romaine

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Cave La Romaine

How Cave La Romaine wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of eggs in meurette, pan-fried potatoes with smoked salmon and rosemary or sublime fish and shrimp colombo.

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Cave La Romaine.

  • Pinot Gris
  • Marsanne

The word of the wine: Yeast

Micro-organisms at the base of all fermentative processes. A wide variety of yeasts live and thrive naturally in the vineyard, provided that treatments do not destroy them. Unfortunately, their replacement by laboratory-selected yeasts is often the order of the day and contributes to the standardization of the wine. Yeasts are indeed involved in the development of certain aromas.

The top pink wines of Cave La Romaine

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Cave La Romaine

How Cave La Romaine wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of greek moussaka, veal fillet stroganoff or breton galette with buckwheat flour.

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Cave La Romaine.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamay

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.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Cave La Romaine

Planning a wine route in the of Valais? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Cave La Romaine.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot blanc

Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.

News about Cave La Romaine and wines from the region

Top DWWA award-winning wines on show at Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC

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The word of the wine: Yeast

Micro-organisms at the base of all fermentative processes. A wide variety of yeasts live and thrive naturally in the vineyard, provided that treatments do not destroy them. Unfortunately, their replacement by laboratory-selected yeasts is often the order of the day and contributes to the standardization of the wine. Yeasts are indeed involved in the development of certain aromas.