Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Alpine Roots Humagne Rouge 2023, AOC Valais, Switzerland 🇨🇭

Overview
100% Humagne Rouge, an indigenous Alpine variety from the Valais region of Switzerland. Grown in steep mountain vineyards with strong sun exposure and cool alpine influence. A terroir-driven wine that reflects the purity, freshness, and rustic charm of Swiss mountain viticulture.

Aromas & Flavors
Wild dark berries, red currant, cocoa powder, subtle dried herbs, and a touch of alpine earthiness. The fruit remains fresh while savory tones begin to emerge with air.

Mouthfeel
Light to medium body with soft edges and refined rusticity. Gentle tannins and bright acidity keep the wine lively and approachable. A textured palate that leans savory rather than fruit-heavy.

Food Pairings
Charcuterie, roasted poultry, mushroom dishes, alpine cheeses, lamb sausages, or herb-driven Mediterranean dishes.

Verdict
Distinctive and surprisingly charming. A wine that doesn’t try to imitate global varieties but instead celebrates its mountain identity. Approachable, food-friendly, and quietly intriguing.

Did You Know?
Humagne Rouge is native to the Swiss Alps and thrives in the steep terraces of Valais, where intense sunlight and cool mountain nights help maintain freshness and aromatic clarity.

🍷 Personal Pick
A wonderful curveball wine. Rustic, cocoa-tinged, and incredibly food friendly, the kind of bottle that makes people ask, “Wait… Switzerland makes wine?” — 4 months ago

Robert Irani

9.7

In gruyere — 3 years ago

Romain Fitoussi

8.9

Discovery of the red Humagne grape variety 🇨🇭which produces medium bodied wines. Rustic and flowery. Medium ruby ​​color, beautiful brilliant shine.
Nose mixing red fruit, gentian, notes of almonds, bacon, and terroir. In the mouth we discover specific, herbaceous and animal notes which support a discreet aging and aromas of tangy red fruits. Autumn wine that will accompany game birds and fatty butter-based sauces

Découverte du cépage Humagne rouge qui produit des vins moyennement corsé, à la fois rustic et délicatement fleuri. Robe rubis moyenne, bel éclat brillant.
Nez mêlant fruit rouges, gentiane, notes d’amandes, lardées, et terroir.. En bouche on découvre des notes spécifiques, herbacées et animales qui viennent soutenir un élevage discret et les arômes de fruits rouges acidulés. Vin d’automne fréquemment associé aux gibiers à plume et sauces grasses à base de beurre. — 6 years ago

Jennie

9.3

Fancy wine for our late Thanksgiving! — 8 years ago

GabWine

9.3

Color : White
Wine estate : Valentina Andrei
Designation : Saillon
Name : Humagne Blanche
Country : Switzerland
Vivino : 4.5/5
Note : A delight every moment we open a bottle of Valentina Andrei. With its yellow robe and small green chips (linked to its youth), we are on a citrus nose. On the palate, a nice greediness that grows in length with lemon flavors. A true delight that refreshes us and makes us happier. It is not for nothing that we call this wine, a wine for woman having given birth. Simply a happy feeling and serenity.
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Un délice à chaque instant qu'on ouvre une bouteille de chez Valentina Andrei. Avec sa robe jaune et des petits éclats verts (lié à sa jeunesse), nous sommes sur un nez d'agrume. En bouche, une jolie gourmandise qui pousse en longueur avec des saveurs de citron. Un véritable délice qui nous rafraîchit et rend plus heureux. Cela n'est pas pour rien qu'on appelle ce vin, un vin pour femme ayant accouché. Simplement un sentiment heureux et de sérénité. — 8 years ago

Vin d’Ottawa

9.2

I have FINALLY tried wine from the rare Humange Rouge grape, grown deep in the Swiss Alps, and it did not disappoint.

Black cherry and Cranberry to start before settling into a herbal and lightly mineral finish. The way it twists from one into the other is beautiful. — 9 months ago

with Gillian

Aleksei Snitsarenko

9.0

Otlichnoe vino. Mozhet chut osobennosti ne hvataet — 3 years ago

Guilluy Maxence

9.0

Light Swiss wine, fruity, red light fruits 👌 — 3 years ago

Thomas Stecher

9.6

Strong round flavour. Excellent grape. Goes well together with heavy meat like deer, lamb and also beef.
Very natural taste mitigated by any wooden barrel, but the taste of a wood aroma and berry notes prevail. What I call a true and honest wine.
As said, quite heavy so be prudent — 6 years ago

Harold Duverge

10

A very different proposal of red blend from Switzerland containing Pinot Noir, Syrah, Humagne Rouge, Diolinoir and Gamaret... a generous taste not complex, not fruity but a kind woody. Humble tones! — 7 years ago

Alexander Reshetilov

9.0

Вишня, слива, мята, чуть вяжущие танины. Чисто и сдержано. — 8 years ago

Brian Tabolt

9.2

Yup. Killer gamay — 9 years ago

Fabio Franchella

9.1

Himbeer, zwetschgen, tabak, leicht holzig, seidige leicht tannine, pilze, Delicious! — a year ago

Rolf Bigler

9.2

Preis: CHF 130.- — a year ago

Fabio Franchella

9.2

Teerig, dunkelfruchtig, mittlere tannine und säure, hauch komplexität. Sehr schöner überraschungswein! — 3 years ago

Raun Kupiec

9.0

This is not a straight Cornalin, it is an assemblage. « Assemblage de cépages nobles, Elevé en foudre de chêne suisse» and in Swiss oak rather than French. The Cornalin and Humane Rouge blend well with the Syrah. There is a spicyness that leads to a soft but medium long finish. — 6 years ago

with Barbara

Bernie Howard

8.9

Here as guests of the Listers, our wonderful friends from IRCC who live in Switzerland 6 months per year. Sat on patio with sun and light breeze. David ordered this local wine, a vibrant medium body with good finish. What a treat. — 7 years ago

Sara Thomas

8.9

Soft, round, wild raspberry, floral w a touch of salt. — 8 years ago

Jay

8.9

This is a red wine 🍷 (not white as described by Delectable). Home made dinner with Swiss raclette and sausages @ Zermatt, Switzerland 🇨🇭 — 8 years ago

Charles Fletcher

8.9

Excellent viognier! — 9 years ago