Description
The Diavoletto AOC Wallis is an exceptional Swiss red wine blend that masterfully showcases the depth and innovation of alpine viticulture. Crafted by the prestigious St. Jodern Kellerei estate in the high-altitude terrains of the Wallis (Valais) canton, this premium red expression brings together two outstanding varieties: Pinot Noir and Gamaret. The vines absorb intense mountain sun on steep stone terraces over deep glacial soils, giving birth to a bold and enticing red wine with an unmatched alpine character.
In the glass, this beautiful 2016 vintage exhibits a strong dark color with striking intensity. The bouquet opens with a complicated yet seductive flavor profile, boasting warm aromas of sweet cinnamon and ripe plum, beautifully complemented by a delicate touch of smooth vanilla. Clocking in at 13.5% alcohol by volume, it features remarkably elastic tannins and a balanced natural acidity, delivering a highly polished, velvet-like mouthfeel with a long finish. This independent selection possesses an impressive cellaring potential, built to mature beautifully over a peak ripeness window of 3 to 5 years.
Food Pairing:
With its bold profile and extremely elastic tannins, this premium Diavoletto is a phenomenal asset for fine dining. It pairs magnificently with rich meat dishes served with savory sauces, tender lamb chops, pan-seared duck breast, and rabbit meat. It also serves as the absolute world-class companion for gourmet goat and sheep’s cheeses. To fully unlock its rich spiced aromatics, serve at a preferred room temperature of 57–61 °F (14–16 °C).
High-Altitude Diavoletto Winemaking by St. Jodern Kellerei
The St. Jodern Kellerei winery is highly celebrated throughout the Wallis region for merging multi-generational Swiss traditions 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 in the United States. Operating as an independent global storefront, Swiss Wine™ ships these exclusive alpine treasures directly to the US market. To match our innovative tech-driven philosophy, we proudly offer safe checkout methods, including instant Bitcoin processing over the secure Lightning Network.
