A clone of the prolific Pinot Noir, Auxerrois blanc is a close cousin of Pinot blanc. It comes from the county of Auxerrois, and is best known from Alsace.
Wine Touring
Some unique ways to appreciate Swiss wine
Wine Regions of Thurgau
Bucolic Thurgau is better known for orchards and strawberries, but this north eastern corner of Switzerland has a history of vinticulture dating back to at least the Romans. Read more »
Weinbaumuseum am Zürichsee (Viticulture Museum)
It's rare to describe a museum as “welcoming”, but the Viticulture Museum is welcoming. Located on the peninsula Au (near Wädenswil) on Lake Zürich, the Viticulture Museum is both a museum and a focal point for people interested in Swiss wine and wine making. It offers both a historical perspective as well as addressing changes confronting Swiss winemakers today. On the day I visited they held a demonstration of barrel making, which is an endangered craft: there are currently three barrel makers in Switzerland and only one apprentice. Read more »
15 ways to explore the world of Swiss wine
Interested in tasting wines at Ticino wineries? How about hiking with a St. Bernard through Valais vineyards? From mainstream to unusual, here's a collection of links for travelers interested in Swiss wine.
The Wine Roads of Ticino
Discover the wineries and vineyards in Ticino. These "Wine Roads" of take you over hills and through ancient villages to experience the local traditions, architecture and stunning landscapes...plus the wine of course.
Various itineraries are available: Bellinzonese to the upper valley, Mendrisiotto, Locarnese, Malcantone, Magadino plain to Blenio valley Read more »
The Wine Grapes of Switzerland
Auxerrois blanc
Müller-Thurgau
Developed in Germany by Prof. Müller (from Thurgau), this early maturing white grape variety is one of the principal white grapes cultivated in German-speaking Switzerland. Produces elegant, aromatic wines when grown in cool temperate climates. In warmer locations these qualities tend to be masked by a certain heaviness and lack of acidity.
Durize
Durize is a red wine grape, possibly indigenous, grown in the Valais district of Switzerland
In vino veritas.
Pliny the Elder
