About this product
The benchmark Valais Syrah — from granite soils in Vétroz, the wine shows how the Rhône valley's most famous grape variety achieves Alpine expression. Cool nights and intense Alpine sunshine produce a Syrah of remarkable freshness and aromatic complexity: violet, black olive, smoked meat, black pepper, and graphite mineral — more reminiscent of Northern Rhône Syrah than the warmer southern styles. One of Switzerland's most internationally competitive wines.
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Alpine game with Alpine Syrah — the wine's cool-climate freshness and floral quality complement lean mountain game. Juniper echoes its pepper spice while wild mushrooms bridge its earthy depth.
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complement
Cool-climate Syrah's freshness and structure are well-suited to braised beef. Alpine herbs echo the wine's mineral and herbal complexity while root vegetables provide earthy grounding.
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contrast
The classic Alpine pairing reversed — instead of white wine with fondue, Syrah's pepper and olive notes provide contrast to the melted Gruyère's richness. An unconventional but compelling combination.
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bridge
Cool-climate Syrah bridges elegantly to salmon when prepared with red wine reduction. Lentils provide earthy grounding while thyme echoes the wine's herbal complexity.
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