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A springtime journey through Swiss wines
As the days grow longer and the air becomes lighter, wine too follows the changing seasons. In spring, we seek freshness, lightness and character, whilst naturally keeping quality at the forefront. It is precisely here that Switzerland’s wine-growing landscape reveals its full richness.
In Ticino, spring can begin with a Merlot vinified as a white or rosé: elegant and fresh, perfect for an aperitif al fresco or simple fare.
In Geneva, Gamay is a great seasonal classic: fruity, supple and convivial, ideal for accompanying spring dishes and informal occasions.
Valais invites you to explore with indigenous grape varieties such as Humagne Blanc or a young Petite Arvine, capable of combining liveliness, minerality and character.
In the Canton of Vaud, Chasselas remains a benchmark: understated, balanced and surprisingly versatile, it is the wine that knows how to take its place at the centre of the table without ever imposing itself.
In Neuchâtel, the end of winter brings an unmissable event with the Non Filtré: a deliberately unclarified wine, bottled very early, which celebrates the start of the new vintage with freshness and authenticity.
In German-speaking Switzerland, however, modern and sustainable grape varieties such as Räuschling and Müller-Thurgau are emerging, interpreting the season with precision and lightness.
These examples tell only part of a much broader story. Switzerland is home to around 250 grape varieties, over 2,500 producers and a strong focus on quality and sustainability. Small territories, great differences: every region, every hillside, every winery contributes to a mosaic that is unique in its kind.
Spring is the perfect time to explore this world without rigid rules: let yourself be surprised, switch bottles, discover new names alongside the great classics. For Swiss wine is never a single story, but a multitude of tales that come together in the glass, just as the season invites us to raise a glass with a light heart.
A spring of tastings
One month, six regions, hundreds of wineries. May is the month dedicated to open cellars across Switzerland. Don’t miss this convivial opportunity to taste specialities, the great classics and new releases straight from the cellar, and above all to meet the producers and discover a fresh, authentic and surprising style.
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