Swiss Wine Tasting

The Swiss Wine Tasting on 30 and 31 August 2026, which offers all wine professionals, connoisseurs and newcomers a unique opportunity to get to know Switzerland’s top wines – both young and mature – better, is taking place for the fifth time this year at the Kunsthaus Zürich. This is the perfect venue for the event, as the finest wines are works of art in their own right, which never cease to amaze.

At the Grand Tasting on Monday 31 August, around 150 top producers from all corners of the country will present a curated selection from their wine ranges, and some will even showcase sold-out rarities from their personal wine cellars. Exciting workshops complement the programme and offer in-depth insights into the world of Swiss wine. On Sunday 30 August, the Vintage Tasting will focus on mature wines.

Venue: Chipperfield Building, Kunsthaus Zürich

Date: Monday 31 August 2026

Time: 11.00 am to 7.00 pm

Exhibition

The latest from the Swiss wine scene

A broad cross-section of Swiss wine artistry: visit around 150 top producers from all corners of the country, who will be waiting to welcome you with a curated selection from their wine range and, in some cases, showcase sold-out rarities from their personal wine cellars.

Züri Welcome

Wine Art from Zurich & Lake

A welcome glass right at the entrance: start your journey of discovery through Switzerland’s wine country here in Zurich and enjoy the urban, dynamic art of winemaking from the city and the cantons of Zurich, St Gallen and Schwyz, situated around Lake Zurich.

Young Swiss Wine

Your vibe. Your wine.

New ideas, unconventional approaches and plenty of passion in every glass: Get to know the next generation of the Swiss wine scene at the Young Winemakers of Switzerland stand and discover, in a fun way, exactly the wine that suits your mood today.

Workshops

Petite Arvine in the spotlight

The queen of Valais white wines pays a visit: pay tribute to the Valais wine aristocracy and take part in our workshop organised in collaboration with Swiss Wine Valais (IVV). Using six representative wines from our Valais exhibitors, the internationally renowned ampelologist and geneticist Dr José Vouillamoz will introduce you to the history and origins of this iconic grape variety.

11.30 am / 2.30 pm / 5.30 pm

A Blind Journey through Swiss Wine Country

Blind tasting and workshop with the Sommelier Association of German-speaking Switzerland (SVS): At the blind tasting bar, try to identify which Swiss wine is in your glass and enter the prize draw. The same wines can be tasted and compared with the labels revealed before or after the tasting in an open workshop led by SVS President Alexandra Banhidi.

1.30 pm / 3.30 pm / 5.30 pm

A glass for every grape variety

Traditional glass artistry of the highest standard: in an exciting sensory workshop with glass expert Christian Kraus, discover how Riedel’s grape-variety-specific glasses bring out the aroma and flavour of a wine to their fullest potential. The workshop price of CHF 99.00 (including admission to the Grand Tasting) includes a four-piece glass set worth CHF 139.90.

1.00 pm / 5.00 pm

Piwi Special Exhibition

Winegrowing fit for our grandchildren thanks to PIWI

An exclusive exhibition within the exhibition showcasing new grape varieties for future generations: meet the winemakers from PIWI-CH and discover their diverse range of fungus-resistant grape varieties, ranging from classic wines and orange wines to 0.0% grape juices. Complementary culinary specialities will be on offer.

Venue: Pfister-Bau, Kunsthaus Zürich

Date: Sunday, 30 August 2026

Time: 11.00 am to 6.00 pm

Retrospective

The Treasures of the Swiss Wine Elite

Rarities from the vaults of Switzerland’s finest wineries: meet two dozen winners of the Vintage Awards from 2022 to 2026, who have proven their ability to produce wines with ageing potential, and taste two of their top wines at three different stages of maturity. Also making an exclusive appearance at the second edition of the Retrospective are wine greats such as Marie-Thérèse Chappaz and Rico Lüthi, who are unable to attend the Grand Tasting this year.

15.00 to 18.00

Swiss Wine Vintage Award 2026

The best Swiss wines of the 2016 vintage

The annual demonstration of the ageing potential of Swiss wines – a potential that is still often underestimated: let professional sommelières and sommeliers pour you a glass of the truth and see for yourself the current condition of ten-year-old wines. Over 70 of the most highly awarded wines are available for free tasting.

1.00 pm to 6.00 pm

Masterclass

World-class wines from Geneva

An exclusive masterclass, especially for lovers of great Bordeaux blends: join international wine critic and Parker reviewer Stephan Reinhardt in conversation with Geneva’s wine icon Jean-Pierre Pellegrin from Domaine Grand’Cour in Peissy. During a vertical tasting of selected vintages of his Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon blend, dating back to 2006, the two will discuss the style and ageing potential of this cult Geneva wine. Their comments will be complemented by the scientific insights of the equally internationally renowned ampelologist and geneticist Dr José Vouillamoz.

11.00 am to 1.00 pm

• GRAND TASTING day ticket: CHF 40.– (online advance booking) / CHF 50.– (on the door)
• VINTAGE TASTING day ticket: CHF 50.– (online advance booking)
• Combined ticket for VINTAGE and GRAND TASTING: CHF 80.– (online advance booking)
• Evening ticket for GRAND TASTING: CHF 20.– (online advance booking) / CHF 25.– (at the door)

Website: www.swiss-wine-tasting.ch