In Valais, the grape growing has a rich tradition two millennia . The art of cultivating the noble plant and raise its divine drink comes from the Roman legionaries who brought in the Rhone Valley varietals many , sometimes from distant lands . Thanks to exceptional climatic conditions , on average 2400 hours of sunshine per year and precipitation below 600 mm, the Valais with its varied terroirs , composed of schist , gneiss , limestone or granite , now houses a wide range varietals .
Marie-Thérèse Chappaz, “icon of Swiss wine” Marie-Thérèse Chappaz (born 1960) is a Swiss winemaker best known for her dessert wines. Her vineyards are located in Fully (Valais) and cover an area 8 ha which are organically farmed. She is member and founder of Les Artisanes de la Vigne et du Vin. In 2015, Gault Millau...
In Valais, the grape growing has a rich tradition two millennia. The art of cultivating the noble plant and raise its divine drink comes from the Roman legionaries who brought in the Rhone Valley varietals many, sometimes from distant lands....