Humagne Rouge
Valais's Mystery Red
Humagne Rouge is grown in Valais and Swiss Alps.
- Tastes of
- dark fruit, herbs, iron and rustic
- Goes with
- game, mountain cheese and dried meats
The story
Humagne Rouge's origins are disputed. Either way, it produces distinctive, rustic reds that taste of the Alps.
Insider story
Humagne Rouge is called 'Cornalin' in Valle d'Aosta—confusing name.
The wine has a distinctive wild, gamey character.
Technical deep dive
Medium-bodied reds with rustic character.
Flavor profile: dark fruit, game, herbs, leather, smoke.
Industry secrets
Humagne Rouge and Humagne Blanc are unrelated varieties.
The grape needs aging to tame its rusticity.
For collectors
Investment grade D
- Auction records
- No auction market
- Blue-chip producers
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- Caves Orsat
- Jean-René Germanier
- Value picks
- Humagne Rouge ($20-35)
- Price trend
- Stable.
- Collector’s tip
- Drink or age 5-10 years.