Suisse
The Swiss vineyards, nestled in the heart of the Alps and bordered by lakes, offer a unique terroir and ideal conditions for viticulture. Switzerland has approximately 15,000 hectares of vineyards, spread mainly across four major regions. Although small in terms of its wine-growing area, Switzerland is rich in diversity of grape varieties and landscapes. This wine region is known for its authentic wines, often produced in small quantities and using environmentally friendly practices. Switzerland is also renowned for its indigenous grape varieties such as Petite Arvine or Cornalin, and for its commitment to biodynamics and sustainable agriculture. It is best known for its white wines, but it also produces excellent red wines, particularly from grape varieties such as Pinot Noir. and Syrah. Producers like Marie-Thérèse Chappaz in Valais and the Cidrerie du Vulcain in Fribourg with its vintages Cidre de Fer or Brute de Rue embody this tradition of excellence, preserving the terroir while offering authentic wines and ciders, appreciated both locally and internationally.
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