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"Its synonym "Savagnin" refers to the Servan wine region, the Persian name for Shirvan, where this original variety has been cultivated for at least 5,000 years. By focusing on the Gewürztraminer, a variant of the White Traminer, this valuable grape variety, with a long regional identity in Germany, was completely overlooked. Already around 550 BC. it spread in the Alpine region and then in the Rhine Valley. In Valais, the wines of the white wine variety known there as Heida are once again very much appreciated. Through the project "Historical Grape Varieties", the autochthonously important grape variety is once again receiving attention and recognition from us." (.https://historische-rebsorten.de/rebsorte/weisser-traminer/)

• Heida, also known as Païen or Savagnin Blanc in other regions, is a white grape variety deeply rooted in Swiss viticulture, especially in the Valais region. The name “Païen” (meaning “pagan”) is an old local synonym, while “Savagnin Blanc” is its counterpart name used mainly in Jura and Alsace, reflecting a shared grape family. Heida produces aromatic, full-bodied white wines with notable acidity and spicy, nutty notes. Its thick skins help it resist disease and contribute to its longevity in the cellar.

• Heida wines are appreciated both for their ability to express the Alpine terroir and for their versatility, ranging from fresh, youthful styles to complex, aged expressions. This grape is a testament to Switzerland’s ancient and unique white varieties. (https://sui-wineimports.com/grape-varieties/?age-verified=74a22e31a4)

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