History
Wild grapes have been part of the Valais landscape since the earliest times, and they are still found throughout the canton. We know that the fruit was harvested well before the time of the Gauls but nothing indicates that these people made wine. The first true cultivators of wine were the Romans, who conquered the Valais few years before the christian era. They brought new methods of cultivation that gave rise to new drinking and eating habits, notably the drinking of wine.
Valais
A remarkable feature of the Valais is its extraordinary mix of soils, sun exposure and micro-climates: in short, its "terroirs". It is not surprising, then, that a number of grape varieties find perfect growing conditions here. With 5'200 ha of vineyards, the Valais represents the third part of the swiss vineyards. Two different wines produced, the Fendant (white wine) and the Dôle (red wine) are the most appreciated by swiss and foreign consumers. Even if the exportation is still low, the wines from the Valais are distinguished in many european competitions.
Vignoble de Sion
With its 420 ha of vineyards, Sion has become the second biggest wine community in the Valais. The soil of Sion offers a multitude of different wines. These are cultivated in terraces supported by dry stone walls which are hundred of centuries old. The city of Sion should soon have four classified Grand Crus (great wines): the Fendant, the Ermitage, the Syrah and the Petite Arvine, the star of the local producers.
Caveau officiel de l’Association des Encaveurs de Sion
Rue du Grand-Pont 29, 1950 Sion
T. +41 (0)27 321 13 80
- Tasting wine by the glass and 150 wines for sale at the cellar price
- prestigious choice of wines “surmaturés - Grain Noble ConfidenCiel”
- Balade des Divins
| Monday - Saturday 10.30 - 13.00 16.30 - 20.30 |
Sunday 10.30 - 14.00 17.00 - 20.00 |
Chemin des Perdrix 18, Case postale 90, 1951 Sion
T. +41 (0) 27 321 13 14 - www.sionpassion.ch
Cave des Cailles
Avenue de la Gare 4, 1955 St-Pierre-de-Clages
T +41 (0)79 795 84 50
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www.flaction.ch
Cave des Sans Terre
Rue des Châteaux 10, 1950 Sion
T +41 (0)27 322 54 66
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www.sans-terre.ch
Cave Christophe Jacquod
Rte de la Croix de Corban 4, 1967 Bramois
T +41 (0)27 203 29 35
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www.jacquod-vins.ch
Cave Sainte-Anne
Avenue St-François 2, 1950 Sion 2
T +41 (0)27 322 24 35
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www.sainte-anne.ch
Charles Bonvin Fils
Rue de la Blancherie 61, 1950 Sion 4
T +41 (0)27 203 41 31
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www.charlesbonvin.ch
Domaine du Mont d'Or SA
Rue de Savoie 64, 1951 Sion
T +41 (0)27 346 20 32
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www.montdor-wine.ch
Dubuis & Rudaz
Chemin des Perdrix 18, 1950 Sion
T +41 (0)27 321 13 13
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www.dubuis-rudaz.ch
Varone Vins
Rue de la Blancherie 61, 1950 Sion
T +41 (0)27 203 56 83
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www.varone.ch
Frédéric Dumoulin SA - L'Orpailleur
Route d'Italie 81, 1958 Uvrier
M +41 (0)79 640 90 21 - T +41 (0)27 203 04 46
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www.orpailleur.ch
Les Fils de Charles Favre
Avenue de Tourbillon 29, 1950 Sion
T +41 (0)27 327 50 50
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www.favre-vins.ch
Robert Gilliard SA
Rue de Loèche 70, 1950 Sion 2 Nord
T +41 (0)27 329 89 29
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www.gilliard.ch
Giroud Vins
Route de Nendaz 1, 1950 Sion
T +41 (0)27 205 74 74
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www.giroud-vins.ch
Provins Valais
Rue de l'Industrie 22, 1951 Sion
T +41 (0)27 328 66 66
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www.provins.ch
Espace de vente officiel des associations agricoles
et viticoles de Sion
Rue du Grand-Pont 24, 1950 Sion
T. +41 (0)27 321 37 23
300 farm products: fresh fruit and vegetables in season, wines from the cellars of Sion, meat from the Valais (dried meat IGP, bacon, cured ham, sausages) apple juice, syrups, jams, biscuits, spices, pastas, strong alcohols, etc.
200 cheeses from here and other regions
Opening times :
- Tuesday - Thursday : 8.30 - 12.00 et 13.30 - 18.30
- Friday : 8.30 - 18h30, non-stop
- Saturday : 8.30 - 17.00, non stop
- Sunday et Monday : Closed
