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How many wines are produced by the Adrian & Diego Mathier Nouveau Salquenen AG winery in Valais?

The range of wines from the Valais winery is very diverse, with around sixty different wines. The range of wines from the Valais extends from dry, fruity white wines such as a Fendant or Pinot Noir from the Valais to specialities such as wines from the Rhône glacier in the Valais or blended wines, also known as cuvées, and full-bodied Valais wines with a strong character such as a Syrah Diego Mathier.

Where can I buy Mathier white, rosé, red, sparkling and digestif wines?

Mathier wines can be purchased at the winery in Salgesch in Valais. They can also be viewed and ordered on this page in the shop on mathier.com. The wines can also be viewed and purchased at the Ritschard wine store in Interlaken. You can also find Mathier wines at the Salgescher Weinkeller Mathier & Bachmann in Hochdorf/Lucerne. Both stores also offer an online shop where you can view and order Mathier wines.

Where can I taste Mathier wines?

Mathier wines can be tasted at the Adrian & Diego Mathier Nouveau Salquenen AG winery in Salgesch in the canton of Valais. These Valais wines can also be tasted at the Ritschard wine shop in Interlaken and at the Mathier & Bachmann wine cellar in Hochdorf, Lucerne. All information and offers for groups with prices in CHF for wine tastings can be found here.

Can Mathier wines be bought online?

Yes, Mathier wines can be bought online. You can find Mathier wines in the shop on the website of the Adrian & Diego Mathier Nouveau Salquenen winery, www.mathier-shop.com. You can also order them online from the Ritschard wine shop in Interlaken at www.ritschard-shop.ch. And you can also buy these Valais wines in the shop of the Salgescher Weinkeller Mathier & Bachmann, www.ritschard-shop.ch.

Is the price in CHF in the online shop including VAT and shipping?

The price for the entire range of wines in the Adrian & Diego Mathier Nouveau Salquenen AG online shop is inclusive of VAT and in CHF. This means that the price for the individual bottles, the gift boxes and the tasting packages is indicated in CHF on this page. Accessories and Valais specialities are also listed with the CHF price. Unless otherwise stated in a special offer, we offer free shipping on orders of 12 units or more. For deliveries of less than 12 units, a shipping surcharge of CHF 10 will be added.

What are the best Mathier wines?

Mathier wines have won well over 1000 awards in Switzerland and internationally. The list of outstanding Valais wines from Mathier is correspondingly long. A selection of particularly successful Valais wines from the best Swiss winemaker of the decade includes these multiple Swiss champions and thus the best Swiss wines: Cuvée Madame Rosmarie Mathier white AOC VS, Cuvée Madame Rosmarie Mathier red AOC VS, Syrah Diego Mathier AOC VS, Merlot Nadia Mathier AOC VS, Pinot Noir Réserve de Salquenen AOC VS or the sweet wine specialities Gemma cépages nobles TOPAS and Gemma Ermitage Rubin AOC VS. The Diego Mathier estate's Ambassadeur white AOC VS was named Switzerland's best white wine at the Decanter World Wine Awards, the world's most important wine awards. The rosé wine Oeil-de-Perdrix La Matze AOC VS was crowned world champion twice, and the Diego Mathier estate's ambassador red AOC VS won 20 gold medals as well as the Gran Maestro des Pinots world championship title. You can view a full list of the Mathier wines' greatest successes and gold medals here. You can order all of the Mathier wines from the Valais here in the online shop.

Where are Mathier wines produced?

The wines of Adrian & Diego Mathier Nouveau Salquenen AG are Valais wines of the highest quality and are all produced with Valais grapes from the very best vineyards. The Mathier vineyards in the Valais are located between Vétroz and Salgesch.

Which wine tastes like which?

The taste of wine is largely determined by its aromas and its complexity. The aromas of wine are categorised as primary, secondary and tertiary aromas. Thus, each wine can have a unique combination of these primary, secondary and tertiary aromas, which are influenced by factors such as grape variety, production methods, storage and aging. Which aromas make up the taste of a wine can be read in the corresponding article in the Mathier Wine Lexicon.

When is a wine good?

The question of when a wine is good is complex. In addition to the subjective perception of whether a wine is good, i.e. whether you like the taste of a wine or not, there is of course also the fundamental finding as to whether a wine is still good at all in terms of drinkability. The first and most important criterion here is that a good wine does not smell, it has a fragrance. In addition, there is the fundamental assessment of which criteria influence the good quality of a wine. Here, a distinction is made between the vineyard, i.e. the terroir with its soil composition, climate, location, but also the chosen method of wine cultivation. On the other hand, the area of winemaking, ageing and storage in the cellar has a significant influence on what makes a good wine. The exact explanation of which factors determine the quality of a good wine can be found in the corresponding article in the Mathier wine blog.

Why do products like wine have AOC and DOC behind them, and what do the abbreviations mean?

AOC stands for ‘Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée’, which means ‘controlled designation of origin’ in French. DOC is the Italian equivalent and means ‘Denominazione di origine controllata’. These systems of designation of origin were introduced in Italy and France and serve to protect and regulate the origin and quality of a product such as wine (for example, a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc or Riesling) but also other agricultural products. Wines that carry one of these labels must meet certain requirements as a product in terms of the growing area, grape varieties, cultivation methods, quantity of the harvest and the winemaking process. This label, which consumers can find behind the wine name and on the label, guarantees a certain quality and origin of the wine and is an important feature in the classification and sale of wines. Other countries have introduced similar systems for labelling and regulating wine quality and origin, or have adopted the system from France or Italy.

What different sizes of bottles can be found in the shopping basket of the online shop of the Adrian & Diego Mathier Nouveau Salquenen AG winery?

White wine, but of course also rosé wine, red wine, sparkling wine and digestifs can be found in the online shop of the winery of the three-time best Swiss winery of the year in various sizes. Depending on the wine, the bottles start at 37.5cl. However, there are also items with bottles in sizes 50cl and 75cl. Other bottle sizes include magnums (150cl) and Jeroboam bottles (300cl), which can be found in the range. 75cl bottles are the most commonly ordered.

How long can I store white wines that were harvested in 2023 and 2024 at home?

99% of all wines produced worldwide today are ready to drink when bottled. This means that only very few wines actually improve in quality with further storage (at least for the time being). This also means that white wines can usually be stored for one to three years. For the 2023 and 2024 vintages, this means that the wines can be stored until 2026 or 2027. The exceptions to this are white dessert wines with a high residual sweetness and red wines, which can generally be stored for longer due to their higher tannin content.

What is the ideal drinking temperature for wine?

Regardless of whether you have a wine from Switzerland, Spain, Italy, France or overseas in front of you, the ideal drinking temperature for wine depends on the type of wine, since different types of wine prefer different temperature ranges to best bring out their aromas and flavours. Here are some general guidelines:

White wine:

• Light, fresh white wines (e.g. Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio): 8-12 °C
• Full-bodied white wines (e.g. Chardonnay, Viognier): 10-14 °C
• Sweet white wines (e.g. Riesling, Sauternes): 6-10 °C

Rosé wine:

• Rosé wine is often served slightly chilled, usually at 8-12 °C.

Red wine:

• Light red wines (e.g. Pinot Noir, Gamay): 12-16 °C
• Medium-bodied red wines (e.g. Merlot, Sangiovese): 14-18 °C
  
• Full-bodied, powerful reds (e.g. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah): 16-20 °C

Sparkling wine:

• Sekt and Champagne are usually served at 6-10 °C to preserve their freshness and perlage.

It is important to note that these are general guidelines, and there may be variations depending on individual taste and wine variations.

What is the difference between DOC and DOCG for Italian wines and what is the equivalent abbreviation for Spanish wines?

The DOC and DOCG designations are quality categories for Italian wines used by the Italian government to identify the origin and quality of wines. The designations are placed after the wine name. The main differences between the two categories are:

DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata):

• DOC is a lower level of quality compared to DOCG.
• Wines bearing the DOC classification must meet certain production and cultivation requirements, including grape varieties, growing areas, yield restrictions and vinification methods.
• There are many DOC wines in Italy, and they represent a wide range of styles and qualities.

DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita):

• DOCG is the highest level of quality for Italian wines and is a stricter classification than DOC.
• Wines with DOCG status must meet even stricter requirements and controls than DOC wines. This includes careful tastings and analysis during production.
• DOCG wines must come from a specific, strictly defined growing area and must be of outstanding quality and origin.
• Examples of DOCG wines include Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti Classico.

Overall, DOCG denotes a higher level of quality and origin than DOC, and the designation is there to ensure that wines from these regions and with this labelling are of high quality and authenticity. So, if you are looking for high-quality Italian wines, DOCG wines are usually your best options.

On the other hand, DO ‘Denominación de Origen’ (DO) is a quality designation in Spain for wine and also means ‘designation of origin’. Similar to the DOC and DOCG classifications in Italy, the DO in Spain is a classification that indicates the origin and quality of wines from Spain. However, the DO systems are regionalised in Spain, with each region in Spain having its own specific requirements and regulations for wine production and quality. Some famous DO regions in Spain include Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorat and Rías Baixas. In addition, there is a higher quality level known as Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa), which sets particularly demanding requirements and standards for wines in selected regions such as Rioja and Priorat.

Is there a magazine from Diego Mathier that shows his winery and wines?

The Adrian & Diego Mathier winery publishes a magazine for friends of the winery once or twice a year. It is called WeinLesen or InfoMathier in French. The magazine is free of charge. When it is published, it is displayed in the winery, sent out with invitations to trade fairs and can now also be viewed online here on the internet. The magazine reports on the latest news, new offers and new products from the world of Mathier wines.

Is the Adrian & Diego Mathier Nouveaus Salquenen winery one of the TOP 100 wineries in Switzerland?

With more than 1000 international and national awards, including various world champion titles for wines, three-time best Swiss winemaker of the years 2018-2011-2007, best Swiss winery of the decade, countless titles as Swiss champion in a wide range of categories, one of the TOP 25 wine personalities of the year 2022 and Global Winner – Best of Wine Tourism 2022 with its BnB VinoVeritas, the Adrian & Diego Mathier Nouveau Salquenen winery is certainly one of the leading wineries in Switzerland, ranking among the top 100 winemakers in the country.