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Swiss Wine Secrets

March 19, 2021 by Alan Haenni

Whenever I mention Swiss wine, the first question is usually, "Switzerland produces wine?". The kicker: the question is just as likely to come from the Swiss themselves.

As much as wine is appreciated here in Switzerland - and it's very much appreciated - Swiss wine still seems to be an unintentional secret. This is changing as the new generation of winemakers, working together, use the tools of modern marketing and social media to spread the word. 

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Fendant

Fendant is a protected designation and may only be used in Valais for wines made from the Chasselas grape. In contrast to its native France, where it wasn’t too successful as a wine grape, the Chasselas shines in Switzerland.

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Petite Arvine

One of three Arvine grape varieties, Petit Arvine has smaller berries than its siblings. Produces wine with a nice bouquet and low acidity. 

 

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Swiss Wine Regions

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  • Thurgau
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  • Valais
  • Vaud
  • Zürich
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- Robert Louis Stevenson

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Luzern; a Geological Mixed Bag
Collage of images from Luzern, and white wine bottle. Image by A. Haenni
The Föhn
Mountains near Grindelwald, Switzerland. Photo by A. Haenni
Botrytis cinerea, a.k.a. Nobel Rot
Grapes with Botrytis cinerea, or nobel rot. Photo by A. Haenni
Weinbaumuseum am Zürichsee (Viticulture Museum)
Weinbaumuseum am Zürichsee collage. Image by A. Haenni
Zurich Wine Region
St. Peter's clock, Zurich, Switzerland, wine glasses, and wine bottle. Image by A. Haenni
Schaffhausen, Land of Blauburgunder
Red leaf and dark grapes. Photo by A. Haenni
Züri Geschnetzeltes (Kalbfleisch nach Zürcher Art)
Geschnetzeltes Kalbfleisch nach Zürcher Art, Original image by Jpatokal
Ticino Wine Region: Switzerland’s Home of Merlot
Vineyard in Bellinzona, Ticino, Switzerland
Swiss Wine: Hidden Treasure
Collage of Swiss wine bottle, Swiss cow bells, and Swiss mountain range. Photos by. A. Haenni
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