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Petite Arvine is a white grape variety, with its roots in Valais, Switzerland.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to grapefruit, minerality and salty minerality.
It is planted most seriously in Valais and Valle d’Aosta.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for sunny, protected from wind.
On other labels it goes by Arvine.
At the table it suits melted raclette cheese with cornichons, smoked ham terrine and pan-fried white fish with lemon and capers.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Valais
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Valle d'Aosta
Food pairings.
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melted raclette cheese with cornichons
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smoked ham terrine
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pan-fried white fish with lemon and capers
Also labelled.
Arvine.
Bottles to look for.
- Caroline Frey 'Arvine', Vin de France
- Caroline Frey 'La Petite Arvine de Mon Jardin Secret', Switzerland
- Cave David Rossier Petite Arvine, Valais, Switzerland
- Cave Saint-Georges Petite Arvine, Valais, Switzerland
- Cave St Pierre Petite Arvine Reserve des Administrateurs, Valais, Switzerland
- Charles Bonvin 'Nobles Cepages' Petite Arvine, Valais, Switzerland
- Chateau Feuillet Petite Arvine Valle d'Aosta, Aosta Valley, Italy
- Christophe Abbet Arvine, Valais, Switzerland
Petite Arvine: common questions
01.What does Petite Arvine taste like?+
Petite Arvine tastes of grapefruit, minerality and salty minerality. The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Petite Arvine from?+
Petite Arvine originates in Valais, Switzerland.
03.Where is Petite Arvine grown?+
The key regions for Petite Arvine are Valais and Valle d'Aosta.
04.What food pairs with Petite Arvine?+
Pour it with melted raclette cheese with cornichons, smoked ham terrine and pan-fried white fish with lemon and capers.
05.What else is Petite Arvine called?+
Petite Arvine is also labelled Arvine.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Switzerland.