VINEA Le Salon
Public Swiss wine salon on the Place de la Plaine Bellevue in Sierre, marking its 30th edition in 2026 with tastings from about forty Swiss producers, themed masterclasses and an evening After VINEA event.
Host: Association VINEA
Wine fairs and en primeur weeks in Valais worth planning a trip around, by month.
Festivals through the year
Caves Ouvertes Valaisannes
Coordinated open-cellars weekend when roughly 230 Valais winemakers open their doors from 11:00 to 18:00 for tastings of the canton's signature grape varieties, part of a nationwide Swiss Wine Promotion event.
Host: Swiss Wine Promotion SA
Caves Ouvertes d'Automne et de l'Avent
An extended autumn and Advent open-cellars season, distinct from the May weekend, during which Valais winemakers welcome visitors for tastings across more than 55 grape varieties; the 2025 edition ran from 18 October to 21 December.
Host: Valais/Wallis Promotion
Weinfruhling Salgesch
Spring wine village festival in Salgesch with open wineries, tastings and food stands, plus a barrel-rolling relay called the Barrique-Rennen; the page notes the event returns again the following spring.
Host: Verein Weindorf Salgesch
Weinherbst Genusswanderung
Autumn walking event through the Salgesch vineyards organised by the same village wine association behind the spring Weinfruhling, combining a guided route with tastings ahead of harvest.
Host: Verein Weindorf Salgesch
Tavolata en Valais
Communal long-table dinners held in vineyards and cellars across Valais through August, pairing regional cuisine with local wines and the winemakers themselves; more than 30 estates took part in 2026.
Host: Swiss Wine Valais
Wine Festivals in Valais, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Valais for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Valais is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Valais estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Valais cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Valais tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Valais?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Valais rewards trust.