Somber, moderately strong ruby colour, typically fruity aromas, a delicately spicy red berry bouquet, medium maturity with good presence on the palate, harmonious, pleasant notes of ripe berries with supple tannins, a well structured, medium-bodied wine.
An old red grape variety from Valais, probably a variant of the Corniola from Val d'Aosta. The main regions where it is grown are Leytron, Saillon, Chamoson and Sion.