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Conthey

Conthey wine guide: the sub-region in Switzerland, its Chasselas, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Switzerland
Climate
Alpine
Signature grape
Chasselas
Styles
red · white · rosé
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Signature grapes
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Bottles to find

Conthey is a sub-region in Valais, Switzerland.

The signature grape is Chasselas, backed by Pinot Noir, Gamay, Savagnin and Cornalin.

The climate is alpine.

The vineyards themselves read as elevated, slopes and terraces.

The region is known for red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus one more.

Quality is codified by the Grand Cru, which is worth reading off the label.

Climate
Alpine
Terrain
ElevatedSlopesTerraces
Styles
redwhiterosésparkling

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

  • Grand Cru

Bottles to look for.

  • Cave Fin Bec Chardonnay, Valais, Switzerland
  • Cave Fin Bec Diolinoir, Valais, Switzerland
  • Jean-Rene Germanier Fendant St-Severin Conthey Grand Cru, Valais, Switzerland
  • Les Fils de Charles Favre Hurlevent Conthey Heida, Valais, Switzerland
  • Provins Dole Blanche de Conthey Maitre de Chais, Valais, Switzerland

Nearby regions.

Conthey: common questions

01.
What grapes is Conthey known for?
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Chasselas is the signature grape of Conthey. Pinot Noir, Gamay, Savagnin and Cornalin are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Conthey make?
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Conthey produces red wine, white wine, rosé wine and sparkling wine.
03.
Where is Conthey?
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Conthey is a sub-region in Switzerland.

More from here: every wine region in Switzerland, or the wider Valais guide.

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