The conquest
Petite Arvine Hospices de Salquenen
AOC ValaisWhite wine
Petite Arvine
13.5%
Stainless steel tank
8-10°C
Aperitif, fish, asparagus as well as vegetable tarts and terrines, such as a vegetable terrine with ricotta and rocket salad with a verjus dressing.
Salgesch still proudly bears the Maltese cross in the coat of arms of the village. The clergymen who settled in the heart of Valais during the Middle Ages fulfilled their vows by offering exemplary hospitality and medical care to travelers, the sick, and those in need.
Thanks to the generous donations from the local population, the order was able to accomplish truly knightly deeds. The winemakers of Salgesch supported the charitable brothers by providing them with wine, which the clergy stored in large wooden barrels in the cool cellars of the hospice. At that time, the water in the village well was often of poor quality and full of harmful germs, so the Hospitallers relied on pure wine to restore the strength of weary travelers and the sick. It is no surprise that the reputation of this wine, served in Salgesch, soon spread far beyond the Simplon.
The wines of the "Hospice de Salquenen" line, created by Diego Mathier, winemaker of the decade, are a delightful tribute to the tireless dedication of the Hospitallers, a legacy that Salgesch still proudly honors today.
A fruit-forward and aromatic white wine. On the nose, ripe fruits emerge, dominated by rhubarb compote and grapefruit. Light on the palate at first, it develops a balanced structure with pleasantly ripe acidity. The finish is long and fruity, with a hint of sweetness.
Destemmed grapes. Temperature-controlled fermentation followed by aging in stainless steel tanks.
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