La Passion is a red produced by Hämmerli in Bielersee, Bern, Switzerland. Made from St. Laurent, Gamaret and Cabernet Dorsa. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Bielersee
Region: Bern
Country: Switzerland
Grapes: St. Laurent, Gamaret, Cabernet Dorsa
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
La Passion is the red blend of Weingut Hämmerli on Lake Biel (Bielersee AOC, Canton of Bern). It blends St. Laurent with the Swiss crossing Gamaret and the German Cabernet Dorsa (at least in the 2017; the mix can change by vintage), varieties chosen for deep colour and dark fruit. Dark forest berries and black cherry with a graphite edge, spice and wood, medium-bodied, around 13%. Falstaff has rated recent vintages around 90 points. Serve at 16–17°C with game, stews, duck or mushrooms.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
St. Laurent
St. Laurent is a red grape most associated with Austria, a member of the Pinot family and a parent of the widely grown Zweigelt.
More wines
More red wines from Bern
- Pinot Noir Clos Vert — Fergettli, Bielersee
Frequently asked questions
Where is La Passion from?
La Passion is produced by Hämmerli in Bielersee, Bern, Switzerland.
What grapes are in La Passion?
La Passion is a blend of St. Laurent, Gamaret and Cabernet Dorsa.