Valais / Wallis

Terroir

• The Valais vineyard extends over 120 km along the Rhône, between Martigny and Loèche, on the right bank. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• Valais vines are cultivated at altitudes ranging from 450 to 800 m, with exceptional plots situated above 1,000 m. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• The favourable microclimate of Valais is recognised as a key factor in the quality of its local crus. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• The cantonal regulations encourage cultivation methods that preserve the natural resources of the vineyard.

• Grape seeds discovered at Gamsen in debris dating to around 600 BC attest to early viticulture in the region. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• Vine pollen predating 5000 BC has been identified in the sediments of the Lac de Montorge. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

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