Wining and Dining

Blessed by BACCHUS, the vineyards of the Valais canton are the source of some of Switzerland’s most renowned wines.

Under the benign auspices of an exceptionally sunny climate all the year round, vineyards prosper at altitudes of between 450 and 800 metres. Footpaths will lead you along terraced vineyard walks, across hillsides or along irrigation canals. Take the opportunity to stop for a while at a wine-tasting cellar, where the owner will take the time to initiate you into the secrets of his wine growing techniques. FENDANT, PETITE ARVINE, AMIGNE, HUMAGNE or PINOT NOIR make marvellous accompaniments to the rustic charm of a typical Valais meal.

A small detour to the mountain dairies will allow you to appreciate the alpine cheeses manufactured from unpasteurized milk. Raclettes, tommes or serac combine beautifully with dried meat and rye bread.

Various specialities to discover or to rediscover! Salt meats, cheeses, fruits and naturally a whole sampling of typical vines of Valais

 

Numerous restaurants offer a varied range of regional dishes such as raclette, fondue, brisolée (meal consisting of roast chestnuts, cheese and new wine) or a gastronomic menu based on fresh products. Local strawberries or apricots make excellent desserts. Last but not least, a small glass of Williamine or apricot brandy to raise a toast among friends and your happiness will be complete

 

Wineries in Valais region :

Cave Alain et Etienne Bétrisey                                          Cave de St Romain
Route de Botyre 155                                                          Travelletti et Fils
1966 Botyre Ayent                                                              1966 St Romain Ayent
Telephone :+41 (0)27 398 51 33                               Telephone:+41 (0)27 398 12 22



Cave Cotter Guy et Armand                                               Cave Martial Philippoz
Route des Granges                                                             Roa de Domo 22
1966 Signèse Ayent                                                            1966 Luc Ayent
Telephone :+41 (0)27 398 13 81                                Telephone:+41 (0)27 398 10 16



Cave Aymon Dominique                                                     Cave La Fleur Vitis
Route d'Anzère                                                                     Philippe Mathis
1972 Anzère                                                                         1966 Signèse Ayent
Telephone :+41 (0)27 398 27 42                                 Telephone:+41 (0)27 398 37 18



Cave Cri du Merle                                                              Cave François Constantin
Dominique Savioz                                                               Route de la Madeleine 45
1966 Botyre Ayent                                                               1966 Argnou Ayent
Telephone :+41 (0)27 398 34 73                                  Telephone:+41 (0)27 398 41 93



Cave Emery
Louis-Bernard Emery
1966 Argnou Ayent
Telephone :+41 (0)27 398 18 65