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What to drink in the Canton of Valais? Top 19 Local Beverages in the Canton of Valais

Last update: Tue Mar 25 2025
Top 19 Local Beverages in the Canton of Valais
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Best Canton of Valais Beverage Types

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Wine Variety

CANTON OF VALAIS, Switzerland
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Petite Arvine is a white grape variety that is mostly cultivated in Valais and Aosta Valley, although its exact origin is still somewhat vague. This late ripening grape is used in the production of dry and sweet wines which are typically intense and fragrant, with floral, citrus, and fruit aromas.


Most styles can benefit from aging, and they usually have well-balanced acidity and minerality. Dry wines made from Petite Arvine grapes pair well with white meat, seafood, charcuterie, and cheese.

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Pear Brandy

MARTIGNY, Switzerland
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Williamine is a fruit brandy distilled from locally grown Williams pears. It is produced in Martigny, Valais, and the name has been protected by Morand distillery since 1953. A highly-prized version comes with the whole pear inside the bottle.


Williamine is a clear and transparent spirit with intense fruity aromas and flavors reminiscent of ripe pears. It is bottled at 43% ABV. It can be enjoyed as an aperitif or a digestif, but it can also be incorporated into cocktails or long drinks.

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Apricot Brandy

CANTON OF VALAIS, Switzerland
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Abricotine is a clear, colorless fruit brandy that is characterized by its dominant apricot flavor and subtle almond nuances. It is distilled from pitted and fermented Luizet apricots that are cultivated in the Valais area and are especially suitable for distillation.


The final distillate is cut with water to achieve the desired 40% ABV. Abricotine is best appreciated as a digestif, preferably served neat and well-chilled, but it also incorporates well in cocktails and desserts.

04

Wine Variety

CANTON OF VALAIS, Switzerland and  one more region
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Cornalin is an ancient red grape from Valle d’Aosta in northern Italy. It is now mainly cultivated in Valais in Switzerland, where it is also known as Humagne Rouge. The grape produces refreshing, fruity red wines. It is the most important red variety in Valais, and as a varietal wine, it can be included in Valle d’Aosta DOC.


Cornalin-based wines usually have a somewhat rustic character. They are typically well-structured and intense, with aromas that are reminiscent of dark fruit, sweet spices, plums, and some peppery notes. They are usually enjoyed young, but they can also age well, resulting in pleasantly tannic, soft, rounded red wines. 
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Pear Brandy

CANTON OF VALAIS, Switzerland
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This clear, colorless fruit brandy is produced from fermented Williams pears that are cultivated in Valais. The final distillate is combined with water to reach the desired 40% ABV, and it is then aged for a minimum of six months. This strong spirit is characterized by its intense pear flavor and subtle herbaceous aromas.


It is usually enjoyed as a digestif that is best served neat and well-chilled, but it is also incorporated in cocktails and desserts.

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White Wine

SIERRE, Switzerland
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Vin des glaciers are unique white wines from Sierre in Valais, Switzerland. The wines are rare and exclusive, only available for tasting at local wine cellars in Grimentz. They were originally made from a local Rèze grape, but as the variety became obscure, most are now made from different white grapes, namely Humagne, Chasselas, Marsanne, Petite Arvine, and Malvasia.


The wines are produced utilizing a unique process like the solera system used for sherry wines in Andalusia. The barrels are never fully emptied, and as the wine is taken out, new vintages are added to the barrel, creating unique blended wines that are then aged further. 
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01

Wine

SALGESCH, Switzerland
4.7
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or

2023, 2022

Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum

2019

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Wine

SIERRE, Switzerland
4.7
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show

2022

BEST Domaines Rouvinez Wines
03
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum

2022, 2019, 2018, 2017

Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show

2016

04
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or

2020

BEST Château Constellation SA Wines
05

Wine

SIERRE, Switzerland
4.7
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or

2019

06

Wine

SALGESCH, Switzerland
4.7
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Berlin Wine Trophy - Grand Gold

2022

BEST Albert Mathier & Söhne SA Wines
07

Liqueur

MARTIGNY, Switzerland
4.6
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The Liqueur Masters - Gold

2023

The Liqueur Masters - Master

2023

08
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum

2019, 2018, 2016

BEST Gregor Kuonen Caveau de Salquenen Wines
09

Wine

SIERRE, Switzerland
4.5
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum

2024, 2023

BEST Domaine Histoire D'enfer Wines
10

Wine

SION, Switzerland
4.5
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum

2022

BEST Charles Bonvin Wines
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Best Canton of Valais Beverages

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2022

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Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show

2016

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The Liqueur Masters - Master

2023

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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or

2022

05
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or

2023

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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or

2020

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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or

2019

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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or

2019

09
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Berlin Wine Trophy - Grand Gold

2022

10
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum

2022, 2019, 2018, 2017

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