Producer Matthias Orsett

SWITZERLAND

Since 2021, among the steep terraces of Fully, Valais, Matthias Orsett has been charting a new path in the Swiss artisanal wine scene. Trained in the Jura alongside key figures such as Houillon and Overnoy, he has embraced a rigorous and authentic vision, applying it to 1.3 hectares of vineyards stretching up to 870 meters above sea level. In this extreme setting, characterized by stony gneiss and granite soils, viticulture becomes a heroic task: every operation is carried out by hand, respecting the principles of BioSuisse certification and traditional local pruning techniques. At the Port-Valais winery, organic grapes from nearby areas such as Saxon and Miège are also processed according to the same essential, non-interventionist philosophy. Fermentation occurs spontaneously, while aging—from 9 to 30 months in steel or old Burgundian barrels—is designed to enhance the purest identity of grape varieties such as Fendant, Petite Arvine, and Pinot Noir. Without fining or filtration, and with minimal or no use of sulfites, Matthias Orsett's wines offer an authentic and vibrant expression of a challenging terroir, interpreted with sensitivity and consistency by one of the most interesting voices in contemporary natural wine.