Click on the video icon above and hear firsthand from winemaker Rainer Zimmermann about the terroir and specific Valais vineyards where the grapes for this classic red Valais wine from the Johanneli Fi winery are grown. In the second part, sommelier Medy Hischier will give you a detailed look at the wine, covering its initial aromas, palate, finish, and, of course, the perfect food pairings. Enjoy!
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The legend of wine ( listen )
Since the beginning of time, glaciers large and small have grown in the mountains of Valais. They fed the valley with fresh mountain water and shaped our unique climate. From the Rhône to the Aletsch and on to the Allalin glaciers, they all hold the rock in the mountains together. But since the climate has been changing, these glaciers are melting. The new meltwater bears witness to the bittersweet fading of these mountain giants. Like autumn, this glacial blood gives this wine its exceptional character.
Gletscherblüet Dôle AOC VS
- Grape varieties: Pinot Noir and Gamay (min. 85%), 15% other red grape varieties from the Valais.
- Wine type: ruby red, soft tannins, blackcurrants, full-bodied entry, pleasant acidity with fruity finish
- Temperature: 14 - 16°C
- Maturity: 3-5 years
- Goes well with: meat, game, lamb, aged cheese with Valais rye bread or cheese fondue
