The GREGOR KUONEN Caveau de Salquenen is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 102 wines for sale in of Valais to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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How GREGOR KUONEN Caveau de Salquenen wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of smoked salmon pasta gratin, lobster tail armorican style or real chocolate cake.
On the nose the white wine of GREGOR KUONEN Caveau de Salquenen. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, tree fruit or citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of GREGOR KUONEN Caveau de Salquenen. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
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.
How GREGOR KUONEN Caveau de Salquenen wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chili con carne, escalope cordon bleu or rabbit with prunes in my grandmother's style.
On the nose the red wine of GREGOR KUONEN Caveau de Salquenen. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, black fruit or cherry and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or microbio. In the mouth the red wine of GREGOR KUONEN Caveau de Salquenen. is a with a nice freshness.
Intraspecific cross between robin noir and pinot noir obtained in 1970 by André Jacquinet of the Swiss Federal Research Station Agroscope Changins-Wadenswil (Switzerland).
How GREGOR KUONEN Caveau de Salquenen wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of roast pork in the oven, english tuna croque-monsieur or zucchini quiche.
A rich, concentrated wine that offers consistency in the mouth.
How GREGOR KUONEN Caveau de Salquenen wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of poultry, lean fish or mild and soft cheese such as recipes of lemon chicken, cod with vanilla sauce or pork tenderloin with cheese and bacon.
In the mouth the sweet wine of GREGOR KUONEN Caveau de Salquenen. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Intraspecific crossing between pinot noir and cabernet-sauvignon obtained in 1982 at the Federal Research Station Agroscope Changins in Wadenswil (Switzerland). It can be found in Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, ... in France it is very little known.
How GREGOR KUONEN Caveau de Salquenen wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of authentic bolognese sauce (ragù di carne), simple veal sauté or truffade (auvergne - cantal - 15).
Alteration of the wine caused by prolonged contact with oxygen and resulting in a coppery colour with brown reflections and the appearance of typical aromas reminiscent of rancid nuts.
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The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). 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. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
