The Cave La Tine of Valais

Cave La Tine - Amigne
The winery offers 33 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 892 of the estates of Valais.
It is located in Valais
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The Cave La Tine is one of the best wineries to follow in Valais.. It offers 33 wines for sale in of Valais to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Cave La Tine wines

Looking for the best Cave La Tine wines in Valais among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Cave La Tine 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 Tine wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top sweet wines of Cave La Tine

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

How Cave La Tine wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of provencal stew, kapama of lamb (traditional bosnian dish) or boar in civet.

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

  • Amigne
  • Gamaret
  • Shiraz/Syrah

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 Tine

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

How Cave La Tine wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of monkfish tagine, shoulder of lamb stuffed with cognac or roast veal with caramelized carrots.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Cave La Tine

In the mouth the red wine of Cave La Tine. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Cave La Tine

  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5

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

  • Cornalin
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamaret
  • Gamay
  • Humagne Rouge

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.

The top white wines of Cave La Tine

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

How Cave La Tine wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of poultry, lean fish or mild and soft cheese such as recipes of chicken fajitas, blanquette of monkfish and scallops or patata burger with no added fat.

The best vintages in the white wines of Cave La Tine

  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5

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

  • Petite Arvine
  • Amigne
  • Chasselas
  • Johannisberg
  • Marsanne
  • Pinot Blanc

The word of the wine: Late harvest

A name historically used in Alsace, late harvest refers to grapes harvested during over-ripening for the production of sweet and syrupy wines.

The top sparkling wines of Cave La Tine

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Cave La Tine

How Cave La Tine wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Discover the grape variety: Amigne

A very old vine cultivated in the Swiss Valais, more precisely in Vétroz. The latest genetic analyses, to be confirmed however, show that it would be related to the petit meslier and in fact to the gouais and the savagnin. It should be noted that it is only known in its country and region of origin.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Cave La Tine

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 Tine.

Discover the grape variety: Viognier

White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). 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 grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.

News about Cave La Tine and wines from the region

Drinks industry ramps up efforts to raise money in aid of Ukraine crisis

In addition to the fine wine auctions reported on previously by Decanter, further initiatives have been set up to raise money for those in crisis. UK-based wine importer Les Caves de Pyrene has been helping to relocate families fleeing from war-torn Ukraine and settle them in safe havens across Europe, in accommodation provided by the importer’s European winemakers. To help cover the logistical costs of relocating families, the importer has announced it will hold a fundraising auction and charit ...

Rhône 2020: best-value wines

In his Rhône 2020 vintage report Matt Walls found fresh, vibrant and deliciously drinkable wines across the Northern and Southern appellations, with many wines being approachable now. Given that many wines won’t last as long as previous vintages such as 2016, 2017 and 2019, this could make the 2020s great value picks for immediate drinking. Scroll down to see Matt’s best-value Rhône 2020 tasting notes and scores Walls noted that this is the freshest vintage for whites since 2014, so lovers ...

Romantic restaurants for wine lovers on Valentine’s Day

While some people prefer to avoid restaurants altogether on Valentine’s Day, for others it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a romantic evening out. For wine lovers, finding venues with a great selection of bottles is an added bonus. Whether you’re after prestige Bordeaux and classic vintages or interesting and quirky bottles from less well-known producers, the selection below gives you plenty of options. We also tell you what to expect from the wine list in each venue. From Michel ...

The word of the wine: Late harvest

A name historically used in Alsace, late harvest refers to grapes harvested during over-ripening for the production of sweet and syrupy wines.