Rouvinez, Valais (Switzerland) Cornalin 2016

Jan 1, 2019

By Michael Franz

 Yet another wonderful Cornalin, this raises the question of why there isn’t more of this planted in similar sites with comparable elevation and climate.  Be that as it may, this shows wonderful fruit recalling red raspberries and black currants, with loads of primary fruit but also some savory undertones and gutsy, grippy tannins that keep the fruit from seeming too obvious.  Bloody terrific. 

Country / Region

Switzerland

Appellation

Valais

Grape Variety

Cornalin

Color

Red

Vintage

2016

Score

92

Price

US $ 25.00

Producer

Rouvinez