Sion is a wine region of Valais, Switzerland.
The signature grape is Chasselas, backed by Pinot Noir, Gamay, Silvaner and Petite Arvine, plus one more.
The climate is continental.
The vineyards themselves read as riverside and terraces.
White wine, red wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows notably fresh and crisp, elegant and fruity, lightly colored and made from pinot noir, plus one more.
Labels here fall under the Grand Cru.
At the table these bottles work with seafood, grilled chicken, light pasta dishes and soft cheeses.
Serve chilled.
In the glass.
White: Notably fresh and crisp.
Red: Elegant and fruity.
Rosé: Lightly colored, Made from pinot noir, Bright acidity and refreshing qualities.
Grapes planted here.
Classifications.
- Grand Cru
Bottles to look for.
- Cave Fin Bec Cornalin, Valais, Switzerland
- Cave Fin Bec Dole, Valais, Switzerland
- Cave Fin Bec Fendant de Sion, Valais, Switzerland
- Cave Fin Bec Johannisberg, Valais, Switzerland
- Cave Fin Bec Petite Arvine, Valais, Switzerland
- Charles Bonvin 'Les Domaines' Fendant de Sion Brulefer, Valais, Switzerland
- Charles Bonvin 'Nobles Cepages' Humagne Rouge, Valais, Switzerland
- Charles Bonvin 'Nobles Cepages' Petite Arvine, Valais, Switzerland
At the table.
- seafood
- grilled chicken
- light pasta dishes
- soft cheeses
- fresh salads
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
Nearby regions.
Sion: common questions
01.What grapes is Sion known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Sion make?+
03.Where is Sion?+
04.What food goes with Sion wine?+
More from here: every wine region in Switzerland, or the wider Valais guide.