Swiss Wine: Discover the diversity of Swiss wines (original) (raw)

Swiss wine regions

In Switzerland's wine-producing regions, which include Valais, Vaud, German-speaking Switzerland, Geneva, Ticino and the Three-Lakes region, over 2,500 winegrowers cultivate 14,569 hectares of vineyards.

Swiss vineyards

The special relief of the Swiss vineyards leads to viticulture on a human scale, where the winemaker's hand is the most important tool in helping the grapes to ripen.

Wine tourism

Switzerland offers numerous wine tourism destinations and activities in the heart of the Alps. A wide variety of landscapes and grape varieties ensure exciting experiences.

Wine and dine

Pairing wine and food doesn't have to be complicated. We show how the right wine can perfectly round off a dish.

Wine know-how

From the grapevine to the wine glass: discover fascinating insights about wine, learn technical terms, and deepen your knowledge with our wine courses.

Swiss Wine - tradition meets diversity

News

All the latest news on Swiss wines

Wine events

Find out more about Swiss wine events

01-04May 2025German-speaking Switzerland | Wine TourismOpen Wine Cellars German-speaking Switzerland On 1 May and 3 and 4 May 2025 , visitors are invited to the ‘Open Wine Cellars’. Over 220 winegrowers in German-speaking Switzerland will be opening their doors to give their guests a taste of their craft with wine tastings, cellar tours and walks through the vineyards. The ‘Open Wine Cellars’ are not just an opportunity for wine tasting, but an experience that provides insights into the fascinating world of winemaking. Guests can look forward to excellent wines, culinary delicacies and informative tours where they can learn more about the work of oenologists and current trends in viticulture. An enjoyable overall experience The ‘Open Wine Cellars’ are an all-round experience. During a vineyard or cellar tour, the winemakers provide informative insights into their work. They explain, for example, what an oenologist does after the grape harvest and pressing, or which grape varieties are particularly popular at the moment. Many of the vineyards offer visitors a taste of the local cuisine, including fish nuggets, cheese and barbecue specialities, in a pleasant setting, along with their fine wines. The foundations for the ‘Open Wine Cellars’ were laid on 1 May in the canton of Zurich in the early 2000s. The event subsequently inspired other wine-growing associations, and has now become a permanent fixture in the wine world of German-speaking Switzerland.