Introduction: Humagne Blanc AOC Valais white wines
This wine is of course just one of many excellent Valais white wines that we have in our range.
In our online store you will also find a large selection of rosé wines, red wines, sparkling wines and digestifs.
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The most important facts at a glance
The variety, which is often incorrectly referred to as Humagne Blanche, originates from Valais, where it was first mentioned in documents in 1313 as Vinum humanum and also as Humagny.
Due to its high iron content (three times as much as other wines), this white wine has earned the nickname “wine for women who have recently given birth”.
From around 1815, Humagne blanc is said to have been included in the midwives’ luggage and poured to the new mothers to strengthen them.
Presumably, however, one or two nervous fathers have also benefited from this wine.
The Humagne Blanc and Humagne rouge grape varieties are genealogically identical in the first part of their names, but not related to each other. 
Origin, origins & significance of the Humagne Blanc grape variety
This white grape variety originates from Valais in Switzerland and is only found in this canton, making it an autochthonous grape variety.
It occupies 26 hectares of vineyards in Valais.
It was first mentioned in a document in January 1313 in the so-called register of Anniviers, not far from Sion, the capital of the Valais canton.
Derived from the Latin vinum humanum, which means “a wine that is healthy for humans“, the fact that this wine contains three times the amount of iron as other wines as well as an increased amount of calcium is also said to have contributed to it becoming standard equipment for midwives as early as the 12th century and being given the additional nickname “wine for women in childbed”. 
Characteristics of the Humagne Blanc grape: growth, ripeness and yield
The grape variety is very sensitive and requires the best possible care from the winegrower.
Even in good hillside locations, the variety only produces a low yield and is also quite susceptible to powdery mildew and rot.
The ageing potential is considerable and offers wine lovers delicate white wines with extremely pleasing flavors. 
Humagne Blanc and its synonyms
The fact that only a handful of synonyms are known for this wine proves that it is an autochthonous grape variety.
The synonyms are: Humagne, Humagne Blanche, Miousap, Miousat and Mioussat.
Taste profile of Humagne Blanc AOC Valais: dry-aged, medium-bodied with a delicate floral bouquet
The Humagne Blanc (the name Humagne Blanche also persists in the circle of wine lovers) presents the wine lover with a surprisingly pure and fresh white wine of golden yellow color in the glass, which inspires with an unexpected elegance and subtlety. 
The HumagneBlanc Les Pyramides AOC Valais from Mathier
Wines such as the Humagne Blanc Les Pyramides AOC Valais from Adrian & Diego Mathier Nouveau Salquenen AG, which grow on a soil of chalky scree around Salgesch, reveal themselves on the nose and palate with a delicate fragrance of lime blossom or orange blossom with little acidity.
Well-integrated mineral notes, reminiscent of flint on the palate, and occasional nuances of vineyard peach are crowned by a long, silky finish.
After a few years of ageing, this wine is also an ideal accompaniment to mature cheeses.
As a food companion, this wine enhances aperitifs, various light starters and dishes with fish, especially freshwater fish. 
Our Humagne Blanc wine recommendation
The Humagne Blanc Les Pyramides AOC Valais from Diego Mathier is available in the shopping cart/online store in the 75 cl bottle size. Please add the store elements here, Sascha.
Interesting facts about Humagne Blanc AOC Valais
Here is an overview of important facts about the Humagne Blanc grape variety.
What does Humagne rouge taste like?
Humagne Rouge is sometimes vinified rustic, but is also aged in oak barrels, developing a full, earthy flavor, powerful and silky tannins and aromas of wild berries and violets.
The wine is characterized by a good structure, often with peppery and smoky notes, and is an excellent accompaniment to game dishes.
Why is Humagne Blanc also called wine for new mothers?
Due to its high iron and calcium content, this drop is said to have a health-promoting and strengthening effect.
As a result, it quickly became part of the midwives’ equipment, who gave exhausted new mothers a glass of this strengthening drop while they were still in childbirth.
The custom of giving new mothers a bottle of this delicious wine is still practiced today.
How many indigenous grape varieties are there in Switzerland?
According to the BfS, up to 252 different grape varieties are cultivated in Switzerland.
These are divided into three different groups.
The first group includes the indigenous varieties.
The second group includes imported varieties and the third group includes created varieties.
Of the 252 varieties, around a third are counted as autochthonous grape varieties.
