Vineyards in Ardon/Vetroz

Domaine Jean-René Germanier ★ 4.7

Amigne, Chardonnay, Fendant, Heida, Johannisberg, Petite Arvine, Cornalin, Gamaret, Gamay, Humagne Rouge, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Franc34.0 haFounded 1896Germanier and Besse families (Jean-René Germanier, Gilles Besse)Winemaker Richard RiandBIO SUISSE CERTIFIEDArdon/Vetroz

Family domaine in Vétroz founded in 1896 and farmed under Bio Suisse organic certification across 34 hectares. Amigne de Vétroz and the Cayas Syrah are the house specialities.

Tasting: Reception, sales and tastings Monday to Thursday 8:00 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 17:30, Friday 8:00 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 17:00, Saturday 10:00 to 13:00. Cellar visits and tastings available by request.

Tip: Book ahead for a cellar tasting built around the Amigne de Vétroz and the Cayas Syrah.

Route Cantonale 291, 1963 Vétroz, Switzerland

Serge Roh, Cave Les Ruinettes ★ 4.2

AOC Valais, Grand Cru de Vétroz for select terroir winesAmigne, Petite Arvine, Ermitage, Fendant, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah, Cornalin, Cabernet Franc, GamaretFounded 1950Serge RohArdon/Vetroz

Family cellar in Vétroz dating to 1950, run by Serge Roh, working Amigne de Vétroz and other Grand Cru Vétroz terroir wines alongside a broader range of Valais reds and whites.

Tasting: Commented tastings in the cellar or outdoors depending on season, for individuals, groups, and private or corporate events; reservation recommended. Open Monday to Friday mornings and afternoons, Saturday by reservation.

Tip: Vétroz Amigne is the house speciality; ask about the barrel-aged late-harvest style.

Rue des Vignerons 88, 1963 Vétroz, Switzerland Book →

La Madeleine, André Fontannaz et filles ★ 4.0

Amigne, Fendant, Heida, Malvoisie, Petite Arvine, Cornalin, Gamay, Humagne Rouge, Pinot Noir, SyrahFounded 1991André Fontannaz with Chloé and Camille FontannazWinemaker Chloé FontannazArdon/Vetroz

Vetroz estate founded in 1991 by Andre Fontannaz and now shared with his daughters Chloe and Camille, farming Amigne, Fendant, Cornalin and Petite Arvine on the village slopes.

Tasting: Cellar and vineyard visits, tasting packages and events, Monday to Thursday 8:30 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 17:30, Friday to 18:00, Saturday 10:00 to 12:00, capacity up to 60.

Tip: Chloe Fontannaz now handles the winemaking, and Saturday mornings are the walk-in window.

Route Cantonale 118, 1963 Vétroz, Switzerland

Hidden Gems in Ardon/Vetroz

La Madeleine, Andre Fontannaz et filles ★ 4.0

Ardon/Vetroz

Vetroz estate founded in 1991 by Andre Fontannaz and now shared with his daughters Chloe and Camille, farming Amigne, Fendant, Cornalin and Petite Arvine on the village slopes.

Why locals love it: A small Vetroz family cellar with just a Saturday-morning walk-in window, otherwise visits run by appointment through the Fontannaz family.

Tip: Chloe Fontannaz now handles the winemaking, and Saturday mornings are the walk-in window.

Route Cantonale 118, 1963 Vetroz, Switzerland

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