The Rèze, or Resi, grape is one of the oldest white grape varieties still grown in the Valais.
| Winemaker | Chanton Wein |
|---|---|
| Features | Unoaked, "Slow Wine", Old Vines, Vegetarian and Vegan |
| Style | White, Still, Dry, Single Variety |
| Varieties |
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These ancient variety white wines improve with age, so we recommend buying the oldest vintage available, especially if the wine is for a tasting.
Ben says of the 2011 (February 2018): The original expectation of gooseberry and green apple is now gone as the years have developed this wine beautifully. A light floral, aromatic nose with hints of apricot, quince paste, beeswax, honeysuckle and a slight citrus feel. In the mouth there is a lovely, gentle bitterness of grapefruit or pomelo and the aromatics are much more prevalent. This is a delightful wine made from an ultra-rare grape.
| Style | White, Still, Dry, Single Variety |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Chanton Wein |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Region | Valais |
| Features | Unoaked, "Slow Wine", Old Vines, Vegetarian and Vegan |
| AOC | Vispertal, Visp, Valais, Switzerland |
| Aged In | Steel |
| Closure | Natural Cork |
| Varieties | Resi |
| Composition | Resi 100% |
| Ripeness | Normal |
| Winemaking | Spontaneous Yeast, Unfiltered, Low Added Sulphur |
| Vintage | Product Code | Alcohol | keeps at least until |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4112040 | 11.5 | 2020+ |
Chanton has re-established this variety in a vineyard above Visp, planted in 1990. Once, Rèze was grown widely here, but in more recent times has suffered serious decline with less than a hectare remaining in commercial production around Sierre and in the alpine vineyards of Visperterminen. Various factors have conspired to cause this - it's hard to grow, has limited yield and lesser examples can be thin, acidic and uninspiring. Much of the production from around Sierre is used to make a base wine for the sherry-like Vin des Glaciers, a highly sought-after rarity. The Resi from Visperterminen are of a higher quality.
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