Cornalin

Description (detail)

Mediterranean wine of dark ruby red with the typical fruit of black cherry and complex aromas.

Red wine
Prozent
12.5
Option 1: Beschrieb
50cl
Option 1: Jahrgang
2023
Option 1: Preis
CHF 44

Matching mood

relaxed & serene

Characteristics

Aromen (Nase)
Wild berries, cherries.
Aromen (Mund)
Intense fruit, elegant, fine tannin structure.
Light & fruity
Dry
Oak barrel
Integrated production
Vegan
Pure-sorted
Beef
Cheese
8 years

Cave Beaver

Cave Biber - More than half a century of good taste. Remo Meyer, vineyard and cellar master, has been the new man on the front line since 2022. He is supported by a well-coordinated team.

Remo Meyer has his roots in the beautiful Bernese Oberland. He has long been fascinated by the peculiarities of the Republic and Canton of Valais and the rich tradition of viticulture. This is why the trained winemaker moved to the Alpine winegrowing region on the southern slopes of the Rhone Valley in 2013.

As part of the succession plan for the winery founded in 1971 in Vallon Raspille, on the Valais language border, he seized the opportunity offered to him in 2022. As a qualified viticultural technician HF, he continues the life's work of long-time owner Jürg Biber in the newly founded Cave Biber SA, in the role of operations manager with power of attorney.

Remo Meyer's heart beats primarily for local grape varieties such as Heida, Lafnetscha and Cornalin. However, he is passionate about Pinot Noir. In 2023, he has set himself the task of converting the entire 8.5-hectare vineyard to organic methods. This decision reflects his deep connection with nature and his striving for sustainability. Despite the challenges posed by organic cultivation, he remains true to his high standards. As part of the expansion of the business, he is also committed to new plantings and grafting. The creation of exclusive wines is the cellar master's primary goal.

More about the grape variety

Cornalin

«Hell wine»

Cornalin, also known as «hell wine», is an old native grape variety that was very common in the old days. The people of Valais called it the Landroten. Research has shown that it was renamed Cornalin for marketing reasons - in fact a variety of the Aosta Valley, but where it no longer occurs. The fact that Cornalin d'Aoste is called Humagne Rouge in Valais adds to the confusion that sometimes surrounds the biggest red wine in the Alps. 

But the «hell wine» is rightly named. It has a dark ruby red colour, a fine fruity bouquet and it surprises the palate with somewhat wild and spirited tannins that round off harmoniously over the years. A characterful and original wine for lovers.

Cornalin is late-ripening, sensitive and capricious in production, which is why it was almost abandoned in the middle of the 20th century. Fortunately, thanks to the patience and tenacity of a few visionary winemakers, we can still enjoy it today! In its youth, it is at the peak of its fruitiness, but it also develops very positively during a few years of ageing: its fire becomes tamer, it takes on a remarkable patina of finesse and nobility, and it moults into the ideal companion for strong meat and game dishes.

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