
Petite Arvine
"The king of wines and the wine for kings". This typically Valaisan vine variety is originally from Valais and dates back as far as the Roman era.
Vine variety : Petite Arvine
Colour : Golden yellow-green, can even resemble ripe wheat
Fragrance : Complex aromas, with hints of passion and citrus fruit, apricots, pineapple and melon
Taste : Full bodied, exotically fruity, dense and lively. Its natural acidity and the saline hints in the after taste make it one of the world's greatest white wines.
Alcohol : 13,5 % vol.
Ideal serving temperature : 12-14°C
Preservation : 5 to 10 years
Fermentation : Traditional, on sediment
Name : AOC Valais
Culinary accompaniments : Aperitif, shell fish dishes, crayfish, lobster, foie gras, sea fish and salty cheeses.