The oenotheque at Chateau de Villa in Sierre pours from a list of 750 Valais wines by the glass, with a separate reserve list of grands crus and commented tastings.
Tip: Ask for the Cave de Garde list to taste grands crus that are normally sold only by the bottle.
Address: Rue de Sainte-Catherine 4, 3960 Sierre, Switzerland, Valais
On the Geronde hillside above Sierre, Domaines Rouvinez lets visitors walk the free self-guided Au Coeur de Geronde trail or book a commented tasting led by a family member.
Tip: Pair the free hillside walk with a paid commented tasting to compare Cornalin and Humagne Rouge side by side.
Les Celliers de Sion runs a self-serve Enomatic tasting bar with 16 Valais wines by the card, open without booking on weekends and by reservation on weekdays.
Tip: Weekday visits need a reservation, but weekends are walk-in only until the 6pm close.
On the Geronde hillside above Sierre, Domaines Rouvinez lets visitors walk the free self-guided Au Coeur de Geronde trail or book a commented tasting led by a family member.
Tip: Pair the free hillside walk with a paid commented tasting to compare Cornalin and Humagne Rouge side by side.
Domaine Cornulus grows Fendant, Merlot and Syrah under biodynamic and Bio Suisse standards on the Saviese hillside above Sion, and pours them in a small vinotheque.
Tip: The vinotheque keeps limited hours, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday plus Saturday mornings, so check before driving up.
