Why Is Switzerland Opting Out of the Vineyard Classification Trend?
One of the biggest trends in wine over the past two decades has been an increased interest in expressing origin. Organizations like the Verband Deutscher…...
Switzerland
Naturally, we’re focussed on German-Speaking Switzerland here. And yes, that’s the actual name of the region! Although less than a quarter of Swiss wines come from the cool, high vineyards in this Alpine area, we find this fraction most compelling. Pinot Noir makes up half the plantings. If you’ve had Swiss Pinot, you know exactly why this is such an exciting statistic. The Swiss are also in the forefront of organic and biodynamic viticulture, making this an excellent region to explore if you’re going green.
