29 November 2017
Amigne is a very old variety and is thought to have been introduced into the Alps by the Romans. It is one of the many indigenous grape varieties of the Valais region of Switzerland.
Valais account for a third of the total wine production of Switzerland and displays a vast richness of indigenous grapes. This diversity makes the Region very interesting to explore, but doesn’t help creating an identity.
In this respect, the focus invested in Vaud into Chasselas and in Ticino into Merlot helps to give a specific identity to the Region and better position its wines on the market. Amigne gives its best in the community of Vétroz. The produced white wines tend to be rich, to display aromatic complexity and to give a more or less strong sweet sensation, depending on the style of vinification.
This Amigne de Vétroz produced by Jean-René Germanier can be bought at Coop for 18 CHF and has two Abeilles (Bees), indicating a slightly sweet wine.
The nose displays clear notes of citrus and wet stone. In the mouth the texture is silky and the acidity pleasant. The aftertaste is fairly long, with some mandarin notes. I don’t have much experience with Amigne, but I guess this is not the best wine produced with this grape.
Country: Switzerland
Region: Valais
Grapes: Amigne
Type: White
Vintage: 2016
Producer: Jean-René Germanier
Price Range: Medium (15-30 US$)
Pascal’s Enjoyment Index: 3/5