Petite Arvine Les Pyramides AOC VS "Selection Gilde"

Nadia & Diego Mathier, Nouveau Salquenen AG, Salgesch

Description (detail)

A wine that has caused many a winemaker sleepless nights. Petite Arvine grapes are not only of ancient origin, they have also always been very sensitive. Blessed are those who know how to handle them masterfully. The result is a celebrated moment of pleasure in the glass, which will remain unforgettable thanks to the typically salty finish. Just like the diva.

The guild's board of directors selected this wine - and two others - together with Diego Mathier. The wines of the highest quality are provided with labels specially designed for the guild.

White wine

Prozent

14.0

Option 1: Beschrieb

1dl

Option 1: Preis

CHF 9.50

Matching mood

relaxed & serene

Characteristics

Aromen (Nase)

Ripe fruit, dominated by rhubarb compote and grapefruit.

Aromen (Mund)

Balanced, complex structure with beautiful, ripe acidity and a typically salty finish.

Aromatic & fruity

Dry

Stainless steel tank

Integrated production

Pure-sorted

Aperitif

Poultry

2-4 years

Words from the winemaker

What Diego Mathier says about this wine

The wine's complex flavours are reminiscent of ripe fruit, dominated by stewed rhubarb and grapefruit. A balanced, complex structure develops on the palate with a beautiful, ripe acidity and the typical salty finish.

Our story

That's why this winery is particularly close to our hearts...

Passion for wine and emotion - that describes Nadia and Diego Mathier very well in our eyes.

We not only share the values with which they run their business, namely emotion, quality, tradition, sustainability and innovation, but also a personal friendship. During our holidays, we always enjoy two or three days in Salgesch at the Mathier family's B&B and we have already been lucky enough to enjoy a glass of Grand Armagnac vintage 1914 from their private wine cellar together with the whole Mathier family.

But there are many other stories to tell: The bottling of our anniversary wine from the barrique directly at our barn, a video shoot, dinners together in fine restaurants or at the Mathier family's home - where Fernando ate the best risotto ever... And we're sure there will be more stories to come... :-)

More about the wine cellar

Adrian & Diego Mathier, Nouveau Salquenen

Ferdinand Mathier, great-grandfather of today's best Swiss winemaker of the decade, laid the foundations for the success of the family business now run by Nadia and Diego Mathier. As a dedicated vineyard inspector, he was already aware of the importance of the soil conditions, the vineyards and the microclimate in Valais at the beginning of the 20th century. In 1951, he pressed his first 12,000 liters of wine in the house where guests are now treated to regional specialties and, of course, exquisite wines from the Adrian & Diego Nouveau Salquenen AG wine cellar in the Barrique "Wine & Raclette" restaurant in the village center of Salgesch.

Adrian and Rosmarie Mathier, Diego's parents, played a pioneering role and presented their wines to countless people at numerous trade fairs in Switzerland. This was an important foundation stone for the upswing of the winery. Their tireless work was crowned in 1986 with the world championship title for the Œil-de-Perdrix.

Nadia and Diego have been running the company since 2001. With a great deal of passion and commitment, they have successfully developed the family-run business in the canton of Valais on the basis of continuity and sustainability in line with the company philosophy "Tradition, emotion, innovation and enjoyment - for generations". Countless international and national awards, including Best Swiss Winemaker of the Decade and three-time Swiss Winemaker of the Years 2018-2011-2007, as well as more than 1000 gold medals for their wines are impressive proof of this.

And perhaps the best news of all: in a wine world that will be increasingly characterized by female influences in the future, Nadia and Diego Mathier have already laid an important foundation stone for the successful continuation of the Mathier family's traditional business in their marriage with their five daughters and their future families and will continue to provide people with countless moments of pleasure with their wines in the future.

Listen in, the Mathier family will be happy to introduce themselves to you:

More about the grape variety

Petite Arvine

«A great Valaisan with an international reputation.»

The Arvine grape is certainly one of the most interesting indigenous grape varieties that grows only in Valais. Arvine is often called Petite Arvine to distinguish it from Grande Arvine, an inferior grape variety that has disappeared today.

The bouquet of Arvine is strong, very characteristic, with delicate scents of grapefruit or flowering wisteria. Arvine is one of the noblest grape varieties. Vinified dry, Arvine has a masculine character marked by an interesting salinity and structured acidity. As a late harvest, it acquires a remarkable harmony without losing its typicity.

Learn more about this grape variety