Fendant, Johannisberg, Petite Arvine, Gamay, Merlot, Syrah, Cornalin3.5 haCanton of Valais, Service de l'agricultureSion
The canton of Valais farms this 3.5 hectare estate on dry stone terraces at Chateauneuf, where Valais Merlot was planted in 1931, and still bottles it beside Fendant and Cornalin.
Tasting: Espace Merlot point of sale and tasting, Monday to Friday 09:00 to 11:30 and 13:30 to 17:00. Dry stone walling courses run on the estate terraces.
Tip: Espace Merlot keeps weekday office hours only, so plan the visit around a working day rather than a weekend.
Petite Arvine, Altesse, Fendant, Heida, Syrah, Humagne Rouge, Cornalin, Gamay6.0 haRoduit family, with Emmanuelle and Michael joining in 2024Biodynamic PracticingBIO SUISSE CERTIFIEDFully
Bio Suisse certified domaine at Fully working six hectares of terraces, with 13 varieties in the range including Petite Arvine, Cornalin, Humagne Rouge and the rare Altesse.
Tasting: Commented tastings, vineyard walks ending at a small pavilion, and a traditional Valais meal on request. Monday to Saturday by appointment only.
Tip: Everything is by appointment, and the vineyard walk finishes at a pavilion above the terraces with a tasting.
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.
Amigne, Ermitage, Fendant, Heida, Humagne Blanche, Johannisberg, Malvoisie, Muscat, Petite Arvine, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Cornalin, Diolinoir, Gamay, Humagne Rouge, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Divico750.0 haSion
Sion cooperative drawing fruit from about 1,500 growers across roughly 750 hectares of Valais vineyard, bottling some 120 wines that run from Fendant and Johannisberg to Cornalin.
Tasting: Provins operates boutique wine bars across Valais and offers a personal sommelier contact for group tastings; visit format varies by location.
Tip: A dependable stop for a broad flight of native Valais grapes at every price point.
Amigne, Chardonnay, Fendant, Heida, Johannisberg, Petite Arvine, Cornalin, Diolinoir, Gamay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet SauvignonMathier family (Yvonne and Yvo Mathier)BIO SUISSE CERTIFIEDSion
Family-run cellar in the Sion district since 2008 under Yvonne and Yvo Mathier, certified Bio Suisse organic, producing Valais classics, blends and sparkling wine from Amigne to Cornalin.
Tasting: On-site and online tastings, aperitif tasting boxes, private events and team-building tastings; contact via the site's Kontakt page.
Tip: Try the sparkling Mousseux alongside the estate's Cornalin and Petite Arvine.
Ermitage, Fendant, Johannisberg, Petite Arvine, Riesling, Cornalin, Diolinoir, Humagne Rouge, Syrah24.0 haFounded 1848BIO SUISSE CERTIFIEDSion
Estate on the Montorge hillside above Sion, producing wine since 1848 across 24 terraced hectares. Bio Suisse certified organic, with Johannisberg as its signature grape on steep schist terraces.
Tasting: Caveau du Mont d'Or tasting room, guided vineyard tours with tastings, and group activities; reservations via the site's booking page.
Tip: Book the caveau for a tasting focused on Johannisberg and Petite Arvine from the terraces.
