"The king of wines and the wine for kings". This typically Valaisan vine variety is originally from Valais and dates back as far as the Roman era.
Vine variety : Petite Arvine.
Colour : Golden yellow-green, can even resemble ripe wheat.
Fragrance : Complex aromas, with hints of passion and citrus fruit, apricots, pineapple and melon.
Taste : Full bodied, exotically fruity, dense and lively. Its natural acidity and the saline hints in the after taste make it one of the world's greatest white wines.
Alcohol : 13.5 % vol.
Ideal serving temperature : 12-14°C
Preservation : 5 to 10 years.
Fermentation : Traditional, on sediment.
Name : AOC Valais.
Culinary accompaniments : Aperitif, shell fish dishes, crayfish, lobster, foie gras, sea fish and salty cheeses.