Provins · Collection Chandra Kurt · Cornalin · Valais, Switzerland · 2021

The Moment

This is the bottle you open when you want a red with edge and character — dark fruit, alpine energy, and that savory, slightly wild streak that makes the table feel a little more alive.

It’s for cool nights, hearty plates, and conversations that get better once the bottle’s been open for a while.

What It Feels Like

The nose is expressive and lifted, opening with black cherry, blackberry, and blueberry, followed by violet and a faint smoky note. Underneath, there’s a distinctly alpine tone — earth, leather, and a subtle saline/mineral snap that makes it feel unmistakably mountain-grown.

On the palate, it’s dry, full-bodied, and fruit-driven, with sweet red cherry and elderberry meeting deeper black-fruit layers. The structure shows up as firm, slightly rustic tannins and bright acidity that keeps the wine energetic rather than heavy.

The finish is savory and persistent, with lingering dark fruit, gentle smoke, and that signature mineral-saline edge.

Why We Love This Bottle

Because Cornalin is one of those grapes that feels like a secret — expressive, a little wild, and completely food-forward. This is Switzerland showing off: mountain fruit, savory structure, and a bottle that brings curiosity to the table without getting complicated.

Pair It With (From the Shop)

• Portuguese-Style Cod — rich, olive-oil comfort meets the wine’s acidity and savory grip

• Small Sardines in Spicy Olive Oil — heat + umami loves structured reds

• Olive Tapenade + Water Crackers — brine + crunch pulls forward the wine’s mineral edge

Also great with: grilled sausages, lamb, mushroom dishes, lentils, or roast chicken with herbs.

The Details

• Grape: 100% Cornalin

• Region: Valais, Switzerland

• Style: Dry red, structured, savory-leaning

• Body: Medium-full

• Structure: Firm tannins, lively acidity

• Notes: Dark berries, violet, subtle smoke, earth, saline minerality

Category

Structured & Savory