The blood of hell
Dôle Sang de l'Enfer de Salquenen
AOC ValaisRed wine
Pinot Noir, Gamay, Diolinoir
13.5%, contient des sulfites
Stainless steel tank
16°C
Swiss Champion, Grand Prix du Vin Suisse
The Dôle Sang de l’Enfer de Salquenen is an excellent accompaniment to poultry, veal and pork dishes. Also excellent with Valais specialities such as mountain cheese and dried meat specialities.
Sang de l’enfer translates as ‘Blood of Hell’ and symbolises how the hot summer sun brings the vineyard workers’ blood to the boil, causing them to sweat profusely as they seek relief from the heat. The best place to savour this blood of hell is in a nice shady spot and briefly remember the hard work done by the vineyard workers to produce this fine drop and the moment of pleasure it brings.
The Pinot Noir gives the Dôle its raciness, nobility and bouquet. Gamay is the reliable guarantor of its expressive fruitiness and robustness.
Small yields and an average sugar content of 95° Oechsle are prerequisites for Sang de l'enfer. Fermentation takes place with constant temperature control. This is followed by extended cuvage and ageing in stainless steel tanks for 6 months.
The grapes for the Dôle Sang de l’Enfer de Salquenen are grown, amongst other places, on the limestone- and magnesium-rich terroir of Salgesch.
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