Salgesch - Salquenen

Salgesch - Salquenen is a sub-region in Valais, Switzerland.

Growers build the wines around Pinot Noir, filling out the blend with Gamay, Cornalin and Syrah.

The ground underneath is limestone.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as slopes.

Red wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and berry and floral notes.

Labels here fall under the Grand Cru.

At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, rich pasta dishes and cheese platter.

In the glass.

Red: Rich, Berry and floral notes.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• Grand Cru

Bottles to look for.

• Adrian et Diego Mathier Cave Nouveau Salquenen 'Pinot Noir de Salquenen' Reserve Les Pyramides, Valais, Switzerland
• Adrian et Diego Mathier Cave Nouveau Salquenen Dole de Salquenen Sang de l'Enfer, Valais, Switzerland
• Albert Mathier et Fils 'Rhoneblut' Pinot Noir, Valais, Switzerland
• Albert Mathier et Fils Dole de Salquenen, Valais, Switzerland
• Cave Cordonier & Lamon Grands Vins du Maraudeur Pinot Noir de Salquenen, Valais, Switzerland
• Cave du Rhodan Salgesch Dole, Valais, Switzerland
• Cave du Rhodan Salgesch Pinot Noir 'Perle du Rhodan', Valais, Switzerland
• Cave La Chapelle Salquenen - Salgesch Dole, Valais, Switzerland

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Rich pasta dishes
• Cheese platter

Nearby regions.

Salgesch - Salquenen: common questions

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