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- Blanc
- Allogène (après 1900)
- 52 Ha (0.35%)
Viognier
Viognier
most likely comes from the vineyards of Condrieu and Ampuis in the
north of the Rhone valley, where it was first recorded in 1781. Its
allegedly Croatian origin (Vis island) was disproven by paternity tests
revealing that it is a parent or an offspring of Mondeuse Blanche, which
means it is related to Mondeuse Noire, and more astonishingly, to
Syrah.
In Switzerland, Viognier is cultivated particularly in the Geneva region
where it produces perfumed, corpulent, complex wines.
- Rouge
- Indigène
- 51 Ha (0.35%)
Galotta
An
artificial cross of Ancellotta and Gamay, Galotta was created in 1981
at the Agroscope Research Centre in Pully (Switzerland) to obtain a
variety that was similar to Gamay, with a richer colour. Named after its
ancestors, Galotta offers good resistance to grey mould. Grown uniquely
in Switzerland, its wines are colourful with strong tannins, and often
used for blends.
- Gris
- Traditionnel (av. 1900)
- 49 Ha (0.34%)
Gewürztraminer
An
aromatic mutation of Savagnin Rose, which itself is a colour mutation
of Savagnin Blanc (Heida or Païen in Valais), Gewürztraminer takes its
name from Gewürz (spice in German) and Traminer (Savagnin in Germany).
Observed for the first time in 1827 in Rheingau (D), this mutation has
multiplied and been propagated throughout the world.
An early grape suited to cooler climates, Gewu?rztraminer is not widely
grown in Switzerland, where it produces rich wines, with a powerful
aroma of rose petals and lychees.
- Blanc
- Traditionnel (av. 1900)
- 45 Ha (0.31%)
Marsanne Blanche
Originating
in the Rhone valley (F), and named after a village near Montelimar in
the Drôme region, Marsanne was introduced to Sion in the Valais region
around 1845, where it was preserved under the name of Ermitage or
Hermitage, in reference to the famous vineyard at Drôme. DNA tests
suggest that Marsanne is a parent or an offspring of Roussanne.
Ripening in mid-season, Marsanne is highly productive, with large
bunches, but it is susceptible to fungal disease. In Switzerland, it is
practically only grown in Valais, where it gives dry or sweet wines,
with an aroma of raspberry liqueur, that can be stored for a long time.
Associated names :
Ermitage, Hermitage
- Rouge
- Indigène
- 42 Ha (0.29%)
Divico
An artificial cross of Gamaret and Bronner, Divico was created in 1996 at the Agroscope Research Centre in Pully (Switzerland) to obtain a multi-resistant variety for an ecological approach to combating mildew, powdery mildew and grey mould. Named after an ancient Swiss chieftain, Divico allows the use of crop protection products to be drastically reduced. Maturing late like Gamaret, Divico produces wines that are rich in colour and tannins, and can be used as a single variety or in blends. Available at wine nurseries from 2015.
Associated names :
(IRAC 2091)
- Blanc
- Indigène
- 42 Ha (0.29%)
Amigne
A
native variety of the Valais region in Switzerland, Amigne was first
recorded towards the end of the 17th century, between Sierre and Sion,
before it became established at Vétroz, which has become its territory
of choice (with 70 % of the Amigne variety grown in the world). Although
it may be a grandchild of Savagnin Blanc (known as Heida or Païen in
Valais) and Gouais Blanc, Amigne is an orphan variety. Its alleged Roman
origins cannot be substantiated.
Prone to coulure and millerandage, this chameleon variety can produce
dry, mellow or sweet ("flértis") wines, whose sweetness is indicated in
Vétroz with a label showing 1, 2 or 3 bees.
- Blanc
- Indigène
- 36 Ha (0.25%)
Doral
An
artificial cross of Chasselas and Chardonnay created in 1965 at the
Agroscope Research Centre in Pully (Switzerland), Doral was developed in
order to obtain a variety that was more aromatic and sugary than
Chasselas.
A productive and early variety, prone to grey mould, Doral yields fresh
wines with an exotic aroma, exclusively in Switzerland.
- Rouge
- Allogène (après 1900)
- 34 Ha (0.23%)
Regent
A
hybrid of Diana and Chambourcin created in 1967 at the Geilweilerhof
Research Centre (D), it was named in reference to the famous "Regent"
diamond (140.5 carats) found in India. This inter-specific variety is
very early and highly resistant to cold and fungal disease, suited to
the northern regions.
In Switzerland, it is particularly found in the cantons of Zurich and
Schaffhouse where it produces generous wines with silky tannins.
- Rouge
- Allogène (après 1900)
- 33 Ha (0.23%)
Cabernet Jura
- Blanc
- 31 Ha (0.21%)