{"id":5757,"date":"2021-06-25T16:52:26","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T14:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.d-vine.pro\/?p=5757"},"modified":"2022-01-05T09:23:54","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T08:23:54","slug":"introduction-to-swiss-wines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.d-vine.com\/en\/introduction-to-swiss-wines\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to Swiss Wines"},"content":{"rendered":"

Swiss wines and the country\u2019s many grape varieties are a real source of national pride. Over 200 varieties are found in Switzerland, including some very old and native grapes. And yet Swiss wines are little known worldwide, with only 1% to 2% sold abroad. In this article, we take a close up look at France\u2019s wine-producing neighbour Switzerland.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

What are the main Swiss winegrowing regions?<\/h2>\n

Switzerland has six main wine regions which are all represented by various AOPs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Valais<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s first look at the canton of Valais in the south of Switzerland. The Alps form a barrier protecting this region, giving it the driest climate of all Swiss wine regions. The vineyards of Valais account for nearly a third of all Swiss wine production. Dry, sunny conditions and a wide variety of soils enable it to produce unique and original wines.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Vaud<\/h3>\n

Now for a little detour via the canton of Vaud which reaches high up the hillsides of Lake Geneva. This canton has six sub-regions and is home to eight AOCs, including the canton\u2019s most famous vineyard area \u2013 the Grand Cru of D\u00e9zaley. A quarter of all Swiss wine comes from Vaud. Recognised for the richness and diversity of its wines, the canton is known for white wines made from Chasselas and red wines made from Pinot Noir and Gamay. It is also here that the famous F\u00eate des Vignerons (Winegrowers\u2019 Festival) is held.<\/p>\n

Eastern Switzerland<\/h3>\n

This region is home to the 17 winegrowing cantons of German-speaking Switzerland, which can be divided into three sub-regions: the western part with Basel and Aargau, the central part with Zurich and the eastern part with the cantons of the Grisons (or Graub\u00fcnden) and St. Gallen. Black grapes are most common here and over a quarter of the area is planted with Pinot Noir.<\/p>\n

Geneva<\/h3>\n

The city of Geneva is famous for its winegrowers and chefs. In terms of area of vineyards, Geneva is Switzerland\u2019s third largest wine region. It is also renowned for its wide variety of grapes, although Chardonnay remains its best known.<\/p>\n

Ticino<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s now return to southern Switzerland, and to the region of Ticino. This region has a mild, sunny Mediterranean climate and produces wines of great quality. The Monte Ceneri mountain divides Ticino into two regions: the Sopraceneri and the Sottoceneri. A large majority of Ticino\u2019s wines come from the Merlot grape.<\/p>\n

The Three Lakes<\/h3>\n

We end our tour of Switzerland with the famous Three Lakes region whose vineyards lie mainly along the shores of Lake Neuch\u00e2tel. The most commonly planted black grape here is Pinot Noir from which the famous \u0152il-de-Perdrix is produced.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

How does the Swiss classification system work?<\/h2>\n

The Swiss classification system is similar to the French one. Wines with protected designation of origin (<\/em>PDO, or AOP <\/em>in French)<\/em> remain the benchmark standard. There is also a system of Grands Crus. For memory, Europe\u2019s PDO system was a French initiative, and although Switzerland is not part of the EU, it has adopted a similar system. It classifies all wines according to their region of origin, viticultural history and techniques, with the aim of giving products a sense of place. There are 63 Swiss AOPs spread across the 26 administrative cantons. With a consumption of 200 million litres per year on average, Switzerland is the world\u2019s fourth biggest wine drinking nation in terms of per capita consumption.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

What are the main Swiss grape varieties?<\/h2>\n

One of the riches of Swiss winegrowing is the country\u2019s great many grape varieties. Switzerland has over 200 varieties, some 40 of which are native to the country. As well as the iconic Chasselas, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, Switzerland\u2019s broad array of wines includes ones made from M\u00fcller-Thurgau, Completer and Gamaret.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

New D-Vine wine listings: Iconique Traminer and La\u00a0C\u00f4te\u00a0Grand Cru F\u00e9chy<\/h2>\n

Traminer or Heida in Swiss<\/h3>\n

We couldn\u2019t end this article without mentioning \u201cIconique Traminer\u201d, a single-varietal Traminer which is now on the D-Vine wine list. Geneva is famous for this flavourful variety which grows in three of its different winegrowing areas: Mandement, Satigny and Peissy.<\/p>\n

This wine produced by the domaine Novelle<\/a> makes the ideal pairing for spicy dishes such as lamb curry, risotto with saffron, spring rolls, samosas or fish tagine.<\/p>\n

AOC\u00a0La\u00a0C\u00f4te\u00a0Grand Cru F\u00e9chy<\/h3>\n

This wine made from the Chasselas variety is an intense wine that blends white flower notes and fruitiness to perfection. The regions of La C\u00f4te, Lavaux and Chablais in the canton of Vaud make some of Switzerland\u2019s finest Chasselas wines. Soft and intense at the same time, this wine produced by the domaine de Mont le Vieux<\/a><\/span>\u00a0is sure to delight.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Learn more<\/h2>\n

Want to learn more about the wines of the world and different winegrowing regions around the globe? Read our article on world wines by our chief wine advisor B\u00e9atrice Domin\u00e9 and French Master Sommelier Laurent Derh\u00e9.\u00a0Read the article<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Swiss wines and the country\u2019s many grape varieties are a real source of national pride. Over 200 varieties are found in Switzerland, including some very old and native grapes. And yet Swiss wines are little known worldwide, with only 1% to 2% sold abroad. 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