Structured and elegant reds with a deep ruby colour, firm tannins and fresh alpine acidity, on aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), violet, pepper, spices and characteristic menthol notes. Fine ageing potential on marl-limestone terroirs. Star of the great crus of Vin de Savoie AOC (Arbin, Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte, Chignin), producing the identity alpine reds. Savoyard native variety, sometimes linked to Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso from Friuli.

Informations about the Winery Zelglihof

The winery offers 16 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 4.

It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Eastern Switzerland

The Winery Zelglihof is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Eastern Switzerland to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 25000 of of Switzerland wines

In the top 300 of of Eastern Switzerland wines

In the top 550000 of red wines

In the top 1500000 wines of the world

The wine region of Eastern Switzerland

German-speaking Switzerland (Ostschweiz) grouping Aargau, Zurich, Schaffhausen, Thurgau, St. Gallen and Graubünden. Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder) signature red king (~70%): fine and silky with notes of red cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, dried flowers and spice, fine tannins and elegant palate — the Bündner Herrschaft (Graubünden) produces Switzerland's finest Pinots. Supple Müller-Thurgau, floral Riesling-Sylvaner, ample Chardonnay.

The word of the wine: Cornalin

Black grape variety native to the Valais (Switzerland). It produces renowned wines of a dark purple colour with violet hues, an elegant bouquet and a powerful, fresh, fruity (cherry) and spicy palate. Cornalin wines can be drunk young or after several years of ageing, with game.