Petite Arvine
Valais's Aromatic Jewel
Petite Arvine is grown in Valais, Valle d'Aosta and Swiss Alps.
- Tastes of
- grapefruit, rhubarb, saline and honey
- Goes with
- raclette, alpine cheeses and smoked fish
- Also called
- Arvine
The story
Petite Arvine is Valais's most distinctive white—exotic fruits and grapefruit with a saline finish.
Insider story
The grape's origins are mysterious—possibly Italian, possibly Alpine-native.
Petite Arvine can be dry or sweet. Both are exceptional.
Technical deep dive
Aromatic whites with bright acidity and complex character.
Flavor profile: grapefruit, exotic fruit, white flowers, salt, rhubarb.
Industry secrets
The saline finish is Petite Arvine's signature.
Sweet versions rival German Eiswein.
For collectors
Investment grade C+
- Auction records
- Top examples $40-70
- Blue-chip producers
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- Marie-Thérèse Chappaz
- Jean-René Germanier
- Value picks
- Quality Valais Petite Arvine ($25-45)
- Price trend
- Stable to rising.
- Collector’s tip
- Sweet versions age 15-25 years.