Discover the wine villages of Morges on this stroll through the vineyards.
Vaud
Stroll along the vineyards of Morges
September 3, 2011 (All day)
Discover the wine and delicacies of the Morges region while enjoying a walk with a panoramic view of Lake Geneva and the vineyards of the Morges region. Read more »
Morges, Morges
Morges
Vaud Wine Region
Vaud, Switzerland's second most important wine canton, is where Chasselas, the French outcast grape, seems to have found ideal conditions; chalky limestone soils, underlying alkaline earth, and a nurturing climate. It is in Vaud that the finest Chasselas based wines are found, including the prestigious Dézaley. Read more »
The Wine Grapes of Switzerland
Muscat
A very ancient grape probably from Greece, Muscat Blanc is a delicate, difficult variety to cultivate. It is an aromatic specialty limited almost exclusively to Valais. Producing a fine, perfumed aperitif and dessert wine, Muscat Blanc should be served in its prime.
Cabernet franc
Cabernet franc, one of the Bordeaux grapes, is a bit like the little brother of the Cabernet sauvignon grape. Cabernet franc is usually used for blending.
Mondeuse
An old red grape variety well known in neighboring Savoie, Mondeuse is a rarity found in scattered plots in Chablais (Vaud).
Tis better for pearls to pass through the lips of swine than good wine to pass through the lips of the indifferent!
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