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Valentina Andrei
Winemaker
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i. Biography
The Path
Degree in oenology gave Valentina Andrei the technical base for cellar work: structure, discipline, and the tools to read nuance without forcing it. That training sits behind a career shaped by curiosity about grapes as living expressions of place and memory, rather than as raw material alone. In her case, the title of winemaker at Valentina Andrei is not just a role but a working standard: personal, exacting, and tied to a specific set of choices in the cellar.
The Work Today
Since 2012, Valentina Andrei has worked as winemaker at Valentina Andrei in Saillon, where the pace is defined by cellar discipline and the slower task of bringing old varietals back into focus. Her practice centers on reviving old and often forgotten grape varietals, which gives the work a clear line of purpose. The style that emerges is measured and concentrated, with attention placed on what each grape can still offer when handled carefully. Rather than push for excess, the approach stays with clarity and restraint.
Signature
Fendant 2014, Eclipse, Les Comballes, and Completer are the names most closely associated with Valentina Andrei’s work. Taken together, they point to a cellar practice built on precision and on the decision to champion specific grapes and expressions. Fendant 2014 marks the work with a fixed year, while Eclipse, Les Comballes, and Completer each sit within the range of her signature without relying on ornament. The list gives a direct read on her priorities in the cellar.
Acclaim
The strongest recognition attached to Valentina Andrei comes from her focus on neglected grapes. That emphasis sets her work apart: not trend-driven, but grounded in attentiveness, rediscovery, and the patience needed to restore value to what has been overlooked. The wines carrying her name reflect that discipline consistently, with conviction expressed through method rather than flourish.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Valentina
What is Valentina Andrei known for?
reviving old and often forgotten grape varietals.
