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  • Rouge
  • Indigène
  • 51 Ha (0.35%)

Galotta

An artificial cross of Ancellotta and Gamay, Galotta was created in 1981 at the Agroscope Research Centre in Pully (Switzerland) to obtain a variety that was similar to Gamay, with a richer colour. Named after its ancestors, Galotta offers good resistance to grey mould. Grown uniquely in Switzerland, its wines are colourful with strong tannins, and often used for blends.
  • Gris
  • Traditionnel (av. 1900)
  • 49 Ha (0.34%)

Gewürztraminer

An aromatic mutation of Savagnin Rose, which itself is a colour mutation of Savagnin Blanc (Heida or Païen in Valais), Gewürztraminer takes its name from Gewürz (spice in German) and Traminer (Savagnin in Germany). Observed for the first time in 1827 in Rheingau (D), this mutation has multiplied and been propagated throughout the world. An early grape suited to cooler climates, Gewu?rztraminer is not widely grown in Switzerland, where it produces rich wines, with a powerful aroma of rose petals and lychees.
  • Blanc
  • Traditionnel (av. 1900)
  • 45 Ha (0.31%)

Marsanne Blanche

Originating in the Rhone valley (F), and named after a village near Montelimar in the Drôme region, Marsanne was introduced to Sion in the Valais region around 1845, where it was preserved under the name of Ermitage or Hermitage, in reference to the famous vineyard at Drôme. DNA tests suggest that Marsanne is a parent or an offspring of Roussanne. Ripening in mid-season, Marsanne is highly productive, with large bunches, but it is susceptible to fungal disease. In Switzerland, it is practically only grown in Valais, where it gives dry or sweet wines, with an aroma of raspberry liqueur, that can be stored for a long time.
Associated names : 
Ermitage, Hermitage
  • Rouge
  • Indigène
  • 42 Ha (0.29%)

Divico

An artificial cross of Gamaret and Bronner, Divico was created in 1996 at the Agroscope Research Centre in Pully (Switzerland) to obtain a multi-resistant variety for an ecological approach to combating mildew, powdery mildew and grey mould. Named after an ancient Swiss chieftain, Divico allows the use of crop protection products to be drastically reduced. Maturing late like Gamaret, Divico produces wines that are rich in colour and tannins, and can be used as a single variety or in blends. Available at wine nurseries from 2015.

Associated names : 
(IRAC 2091)
  • Blanc
  • Indigène
  • 42 Ha (0.29%)

Amigne

A native variety of the Valais region in Switzerland, Amigne was first recorded towards the end of the 17th century, between Sierre and Sion, before it became established at Vétroz, which has become its territory of choice (with 70 % of the Amigne variety grown in the world). Although it may be a grandchild of Savagnin Blanc (known as Heida or Païen in Valais) and Gouais Blanc, Amigne is an orphan variety. Its alleged Roman origins cannot be substantiated. Prone to coulure and millerandage, this chameleon variety can produce dry, mellow or sweet ("flértis") wines, whose sweetness is indicated in Vétroz with a label showing 1, 2 or 3 bees.
  • Blanc
  • 40 Ha (0.28%)

Muscat

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Associated names : 
Muscateller
  • Blanc
  • Indigène
  • 36 Ha (0.25%)

Doral

An artificial cross of Chasselas and Chardonnay created in 1965 at the Agroscope Research Centre in Pully (Switzerland), Doral was developed in order to obtain a variety that was more aromatic and sugary than Chasselas. A productive and early variety, prone to grey mould, Doral yields fresh wines with an exotic aroma, exclusively in Switzerland.
  • Rouge
  • Allogène (après 1900)
  • 34 Ha (0.23%)

Regent

A hybrid of Diana and Chambourcin created in 1967 at the Geilweilerhof Research Centre (D), it was named in reference to the famous "Regent" diamond (140.5 carats) found in India. This inter-specific variety is very early and highly resistant to cold and fungal disease, suited to the northern regions. In Switzerland, it is particularly found in the cantons of Zurich and Schaffhouse where it produces generous wines with silky tannins.
  • Rouge
  • Allogène (après 1900)
  • 33 Ha (0.23%)

Cabernet Jura

  • Blanc
  • 31 Ha (0.21%)

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