Cornalin is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Aosta Valley and Valais, Switzerland.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for red berries, spices, herbs, floral, earthy and herbal.
The regions that matter for it are Aosta Valley and Valais.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, difficult to cultivate vigour and a preference for alpine.
Watch for the synonyms: Cornalin du Valais, Rouge du Pays, Landroter and Rouge du Valais.
At the table it suits fondue, tartiflette and cured meats.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Cornalin du Valais, Rouge du Pays, Landroter, Rouge du Valais, Broblanc, Cargnola, Cornalino, Corniola, Humagne Rouge.
Bottles to look for.
- Adrian et Diego Mathier Cave Nouveau Salquenen Cornalin du Valais 'Adrian Mathier', Switzerland
- Adrian et Diego Mathier Cave Nouveau Salquenen Cornalin Les Pyramides, Valais, Switzerland
- Benoit Dorsaz Cornalin Quintessence, Valais, Switzerland
- Cave Caloz Bernune Cornalin Les Bernunes, Valais, Switzerland
- Cave des Amandiers Cornalin, Valais, Switzerland
- Cave la Romaine Coteaux de Sierre Cornalin, Valais, Switzerland
- Cave Maurice Zufferey Cornalin de Sierre, Valais, Switzerland
- Cave St Pierre Cornalin Reserve des Administrateurs, Valais, Switzerland
Cornalin: common questions
01.What does Cornalin taste like?+
02.Where is Cornalin from?+
03.Where is Cornalin grown?+
04.What food pairs with Cornalin?+
05.What else is Cornalin called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Switzerland.