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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Predicate Object
instanceOf Swiss wine
white wine
associatedWithRegion Valais NERFINISHED
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 NERFINISHED
grapeVarietyScientificName Vitis vinifera (Chasselas) NERFINISHED
legalNameUsage The term Fendant is legally protected in Switzerland for Chasselas wines from Valais NERFINISHED
madeFromGrape Chasselas NERFINISHED
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 NERFINISHED
wineColor white

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Valais AOC knownFor Fendant