Fendant

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Fendant is a Swiss white wine made from the Chasselas grape, particularly associated with the Valais region and known for its dry, delicate, and subtly fruity character.

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Fendant canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Swiss wine
white wine
associatedWithRegion Valais
climateAssociation alpine wine region product
consumptionOccasion aperitif
with meals
countryOfOrigin Switzerland
exportLevel limited international distribution
grapeColor white grape
grapeSynonymContext In Valais, the name Fendant is used for wines made from the Chasselas grape
linked to: Chasselas wine
grapeVarietyScientificName Vitis vinifera (Chasselas)
linked to: Vitis vinifera
legalNameUsage The term Fendant is legally protected in Switzerland for Chasselas wines from Valais
linked to: Swiss wine regions
madeFromGrape Chasselas
linked to: Chasselas wine
marketAvailability primarily consumed domestically in Switzerland
notableCharacteristic often shows mineral notes
primaryUse still wine
servingGlass white wine glass
servingSuggestion served chilled
typicalAcidity medium acidity
typicalAlcoholByVolumeRange about 11–13% ABV
typicalAromaProfile delicate
subtly fruity
typicalBody light to medium-bodied
typicalFoodPairing Swiss cheese dishes
fondue
raclette
typicalStyle dry
wineClassificationRegion Valais AOC
wineColor white

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Valais AOC knownFor Fendant
Valais wine region knownFor Fendant
Gutedel wine grapeSynonym Fendant