Grape · white
Humagne Blanche
Moderate climate
About
A near-extinct Valais white with a fine mineral spine and lemon-blossom aromatics. Historically prescribed to new mothers for its iron content. Unrelated to Humagne Rouge despite the shared name.
Typical profile
Body
Moderate
Acidity
Bright
Sweetness
Off-dry
Aromas
What the grape gives up young, and what it grows into with time in bottle.
Oak influence
Possible
Aging
Best in the first 5 years; sweet styles age longer.
Growing regions
How the grape expresses across places, grouped by country. Chips call out how a region's style deviates from the grape's default.
Food pairings
alpine cheeselake fishlight poultryvegetable risotto