Description
The Diolinoir AOC Wallis is an exceptional Swiss red wine that beautifully demonstrates the deep colour, structured power, and intense fruit complexity of this specialized alpine grape. Masterfully produced under the legendary Le Piocheur label by the historic Les Fils Maye estate in the heart of the Wallis (Valais) canton, this premium red selection represents a fascinating cross between Pinot Noir and Robin Noir (Diolly). The vines absorb intense mountain sunshine on steep stone terraces over deep glacial mineral soils, giving birth to a bold and intensely spicy red wine with an unmatched sense of place.
In the glass, this beautiful 2017 vintage exhibits a stunning, dark-red colour with magnificent depth. The bouquet opens with a complicated yet inviting flavour profile, bursting with rich notes of dark berries, sweet alpine spice, and a structure rich in tannins. Clocking in at a perfectly balanced 13% alcohol by volume, it features remarkably smooth, integrated tannins and a harmonious body that coats the palate with a velvet-like texture. This independent selection possesses an outstanding cellaring potential, built to mature and expand its rustic complexity beautifully over an extended ripeness window of 7 to 8 years.
Food Pairing:
With its intense profile and rich tannins, this premium Diolinoir is a phenomenal asset for high-end gastronomy. It pairs magnificently with robust red meat dishes, tender rack of lamb, and premium wild venison cuts. It also serves as a world-class companion for traditional European cheese boards and aged gourmet cheeses. To enjoy its alpine complexity at its peak, serve at a preferred chilled cellar temperature of 15 °C.
High-Altitude Diolinoir Traditions by Les Fils Maye
The Les Fils Maye estate is highly celebrated throughout the Wallis canton for seamlessly merging multi-generational family heritage with modern, 21st-century production standard refinements. Since Switzerland famously consumes almost its entire crop locally and exports less than 2% of its total wine production to global markets, every single bottle of this boutique vintage is a genuine rarity for wine collectors across the United Kingdom. Operating as an independent global storefront, Swiss Wine™ ships these exclusive alpine treasures directly to the UK market. Embracing our passion for forward-thinking solutions, we proudly offer safe checkout features, including instant Bitcoin processing over the secure Lightning Network.
