{"title":"Fendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFendant is the epitome of Swiss white wine and the very heart of Valais.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lebensmittel-lexikon.de\/lebensmittel\/getraenke\/alkoholhaltige-getraenke\/wein-alkoholhaltige-getraenke\/weisswein\/fendant\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBehind this name lies the Chasselas grape variety, which has found a very special home here – and only in Valais is it officially allowed to be called Fendant.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.denner.ch\/de\/weinshop\/weinwissen\/traubensorten\/chasselas\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIts name comes from the French word \u0026quot;fendre\u0026quot; meaning to split, because when the grapes are fully ripe, their thin skin bursts open under your fingers.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.leukersonne.ch\/de\/unsere-weine\/weissweine-aoc-valais\/fendant-1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.landi.ch\/shop\/weine_2003\/fendant-vs-75-cl_88157?eqrecqid=69cf9f60-91e8-11f0-8333-000094fb2c66\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIn the glass, it delights with a delicate, floral nose reminiscent of fresh grapevines and linden blossoms, accompanied by a subtle, almost fiery minerality.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.leukersonne.ch\/de\/unsere-weine\/weissweine-aoc-valais\/fendant-1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.landi.ch\/shop\/weine_2003\/fendant-chamoson-75-cl_52881?eqrecqid=89b53ef0-6f10-11ed-9e1f-000058c61896\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, it is refreshing, dry and light, often with a delicate perlage and aromas of green apple and citrus.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.leukersonne.ch\/de\/unsere-weine\/weissweine-aoc-valais\/fendant-1\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.landi.ch\/shop\/weine_2003\/fendant-vs-75-cl_88157?eqrecqid=69cf9f60-91e8-11f0-8333-000094fb2c66\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIts fine, harmonious acidity makes it the perfect companion for social gatherings – whether with a creamy raclette, spicy fondue or simply as an aperitif with friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cave-st-pierre-alpes-fendant-du-valais","title":"Cave St. Pierre Alpes Fendant du Valais","description":"\u003cp\u003eChasselas — known as \u003cb\u003eFendant\u003c\/b\u003e in Valais — is the soul of Swiss white wine. This bottle from the canton of Valais shows why the grape variety has thrived there for generations: light body, lively acidity, unobtrusive yet present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eCave St. Pierre\u003c\/b\u003e vinifies in the classic Valais style—focused on freshness, without oak aging. Valais is the driest region in Switzerland, favored by the Föhn wind and the protective Alpine mountain ranges. The gneiss and slate soils give the Fendant its characteristic minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it displays a pale straw yellow. The nose offers pear juice, white peach, and a hint of lemon verbena. On the palate, it\u0026#39;s crisp, with mild acidity and a slightly mineral, stony finish—dry, lean, and direct. Not a wine for pondering, but for pouring spontaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 8–10 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/b\u003e now until 2026 — drink young\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003ePairs well with:\u003c\/b\u003e raclette, fondue, grilled trout, Valais dried meat, or as a simple aperitif.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cave St. Pierre","offers":[{"title":"2024","offer_id":52694990127440,"sku":"V10268","price":13.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2025","offer_id":53093119557968,"sku":"V10268-2025","price":13.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/Vinoscout_V10268.webp?v=1771238389"},{"product_id":"cave-st-pierre-alpes-reserve-des-administrateurs-fendant-du-valais","title":"Cave St. Pierre Alpes Réserve des Administrateurs Fendant du Valais","description":"\u003cp\u003eChasselas from Valais – that\u0026#39;s Swiss wine culture in its purest form. The \u003cb\u003eRéserve des Administrateurs\u003c\/b\u003e from Cave St. Pierre shows what Gutedel can achieve on Alpine soil: light-bodied, dry, with a distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Cave St. Pierre is one of the traditional Valais wineries and cultivates the indigenous Chasselas grape variety – known in Valais as \u003ci\u003eFendant\u003c\/i\u003e – at high altitudes in the Alps. The vine benefits from intense sunshine, cool nights, and mineral-rich mountain soil, which gives it a vibrant acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it displays a pale straw yellow color. The nose is round and approachable: ripe apple, a hint of white peach, and a touch of herbal spice. On the palate, it is juicy and direct, with a fine bitter note on the finish – typical of a well-made Fendant. The acidity is present but never harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eFood:\u003c\/b\u003e Valais raclette, cheese fondue, pike-perch with herb butter, asparagus dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 8–10 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/b\u003e now until 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Awarded gold (Grand Prix du Vin Suisse 2020) and two silver medals (2019, 2017) – a reliable everyday companion with substance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cave St. Pierre","offers":[{"title":"2024","offer_id":52694990520656,"sku":"V10270","price":14.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2025","offer_id":53093121884496,"sku":"V10270-2025","price":14.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/VinoSCOUT_V10270.webp?v=1771238390"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/collections\/grape-of-fendant-variaty-on-a-vine.png?v=1783197983","url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/collections\/fendant.oembed","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}