COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Garanoir, Gamay
PRODUCER
Matthias Orsett
REGION
Valais
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Matthias Orsett is a highly regarded young winemaker based in Martigny-Croix, within the mountainous Valais region of Switzerland. Operating with a deep respect for nature, Orsett manages steep, terraced alpine vineyards using organic and biodynamic principles. His micro-cuvées are celebrated for capturing the pure, energetic essence of the Swiss Alps. 'Les Arcs' is a vibrant red blend of Garanoir and Gamay, showcasing Orsett's commitment to low-intervention viticulture and expressive, terroir-driven alpine wines.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Matthias Orsett works on extremely steep, terraced alpine vineyards in Valais that require entirely manual labor.
Fact 02
Garanoir is a unique Swiss grape variety created in 1970 by crossing Gamay and Reichensteiner.
Fact 03
This cuvée is bottled unfined and unfiltered, adhering to strict natural winemaking standards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Crafted with a minimalist philosophy, the grapes for Les Arcs are harvested by hand from steep slopes. Fermentation occurs spontaneously using only indigenous yeasts in neutral vessels to preserve the bright, primary fruit characteristics of Garanoir and Gamay. The wine undergoes a gentle maceration to manage tannin extraction, followed by aging in non-reactive tanks. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered with little to no added sulfur, maintaining its natural vitality.
