Petite Arvine Valais AOC 2022, Cave des Amandiers, Alexandre Delétraz

Name: Petite Arvine Valais AOC 2022, Cave des Amandiers, Alexandre Delétraz
Brand: L'Esprit du vin
SKU: 241322
Price: 30.00 CHF
Availability: InStock

CHF 30.00

Description

This Petite Arvine from Fully is a perfect dry wine, fruity with notes of lime, elderflower, and rhubarb. Flavorful and fresh on the palate, it leans towards citrus and finishes with a delightful touch of salinity. Enjoyable as an aperitif, it's also a refreshing wine that will subtly enhance shellfish dishes such as lightly seared prawns or grilled calamari with lemon.

Food and wine pairings

This Petite Arvine from Fullly will be ideal as an aperitif, with just seared prawns or even a plancha of calamari with lemon.

Petite Arvine Valais AOC 2022, Cave des Amandiers, Alexandre Delétraz

CHF 30.00

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Viticulture

The grapes used in this cuvée all come from terraced vineyards in the municipality of Fully. The soils are primarily composed of gneiss with a very low clay content on the surface. Thanks to the Foehn effect, a meteorological phenomenon characteristic of the Valais region, the grapes are in excellent condition at harvest time.

Winemaking

This cuvée is vinified in a way that preserves its freshness and vibrancy. Aged for 6 months in stainless steel tanks. No malolactic fermentation.

Cave des Amandiers

Founded in 2008, it is one of the youngest wineries in Valais. After vinifying its first vintage in a small chalet, then in a tractor garage in Fully, the winery has been located in the municipality of Saillon since 2011. Although the winemaking facilities are recent, the work remains essentially artisanal. The vineyard is characterized by small terraces supported by dry stone walls. The steep slope prevents any mechanization, so the work in the vineyards is exclusively done by hand.

Valais

Valais is the largest wine-growing region in Switzerland. It benefits from a unique climate: abundant sunshine, low rainfall, and significant temperature variations between day and night. These conditions promote perfect grape ripeness while preserving freshness and balance.

This climatic and geological diversity (steep terraces, schist, limestone, or alluvial soils) gives rise to a wide variety of grape varieties. Alongside international classics like Pinot Noir and Syrah, Valais is the cradle of unique local specialties: Petite Arvine, Humagne, Cornalin, and Amigne. These indigenous grape varieties, often found nowhere else, reflect the singular character and strong identity of the Valais vineyards.

Valais wines are prized for their aromatic richness, balance, and freshness. Blending tradition and modernity, the region stands out as a prime destination for lovers of characterful wines.