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.
Address: Route de Saviese 17, 1965 Saviese, Switzerland, Valais
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.
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.
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.
