In search of the Cornalin

Famous for its white specialities, the Valais also owns some authentic red wines. The most promising and the most original, known by the name Cornalin, almost disappeared at the beginning of the century. Today, the «rouge du pays» or «Landroter», as it's called, is doing well and its production has grown exponentially in the past decade.

This old vine, born in the heart of the Alps, has known a turbulent history, going through several changes of identity; ADN research has only recently revealed its true nature.

by Alexandre Truffer, ©RomanDuVin.ch 2007