Alphonse Lavallée
Indonesia's Wine Grape
Alphonse Lavallée is grown in Indonesia, Bali and Southeast Asia.
4regions it is known for
1other name
- Tastes of
- sweet, grape, berry and fresh
- Goes with
- fresh eating, light desserts and tropical fruit platters
- Also called
- Ribier
The story
Alphonse Lavallée is primarily a table grape—but in Indonesia's tropical vineyards, it's one of the few varieties that produces commercial wine.
Insider story
Indonesia's Hatten Wines uses Alphonse Lavallée for their Bali wines.
Tropical viticulture requires unusual varieties.
Technical deep dive
Light wines with simple character.
Flavor profile: grapey, fruity, simple.
Industry secrets
Indonesian wine is an exotic curiosity.
Hatten Wines dominates the market.
For collectors
Investment grade D
- Auction records
- No auction market
- Blue-chip producers
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- Hatten Wines (Bali)
- Value picks
- Bali wine ($10-20)
- Price trend
- Stable.
- Collector’s tip
- Buy for tropical wine curiosity.