1. A hidden treasure the heart of the Alps
Swiss Wines
A hidden treasure the heart of the Alps
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Lausanne – 12 novembre 2016

2. 20th country by its vineyards area 4th country by its wine consumption
Small but legitimate wine country
Since the Roman Empire …
162nd country by its area
20th country by its vineyards area
4th country by its wine consumption
33 litres wine / inhabitant / year
2 international ambassadors
The national production covers
35% of the country’s demand 1 % is exported for prestige

3. 70% of the Swiss territory is tormented and mountainous
An alpine country
70% of the Swiss territory is tormented and mountainous
High altitude vineyards located between
270 et 1100 metres
A climate strongly influenced by the Alps

4. A great diversity of climates
april-sept.
Sunshine
hours/year
Rainfall
mm/year
Geneva 14,
Sion 14,
Zurich 13,
Locarno 16,

5. 73% 36% Main grape varieties of the production revolves
around 4 grapes
20% ALLOGENES
9% INDIGENES
8% MERLOT
9% GAMAY
26% CHASSELAS
28% PINOT NOIR
PINOT NOIR
MERLOT
CHASSELAS
GAMAY
36%
of the production is based on unique and indigenous grapes
More than 80 different grapes

6. Main grape varieties
58% RED
42% WHITE

7. Defining
indigenous grapes
64% TRADITIONAL
& FOREIGN
36% INDIGENOUS

8. 73% 3% 6% 18% Grape panorama Traditional & foreign Indigenous Classics
(Chasselas)
Arvine 160 ha
(Humagne rouge 130 ha)
(Cornalin ha)
Amigne 42 ha
Humagne blanc 30 ha
Räuschling 23 ha
Müller Thurgau ha
Chardonnay 359 ha
Sylvaner 250 ha
Pinot gris 230 ha Syrah ha
Sauvignon 170 ha
Pinot Blanc ha
Classics
New indigenous
Gamaret 400 ha
Garanoir 210 ha
Diolinoir ha
Carminoir ha
Pinot Noir ha
Chasselas ha
Gamay ha
Merlot ha
73%
Incl. Chasselas 26% 3%
Excl. Chasselas 26% 6%
18% -

9. Wine styles
Cool climate wines. Between Alto-Adige, Burgundy and Alsace.
Generally with low alcohol 12-13%, occasionally 14-15%.
Versatile and pleasant, they allow interesting food pairing that do not mask the flavours of a dish.

10. Wine consumption
- Vin étranger
- Vin suisse

11. 14’800 ha 6 Wine Regions GERMANY AUSTRIA FRANCE ITALY GERMAN SWISS
BADE
ALSACE
SCHAFFHAUSEN
BASEL
THURGAU
AARGAU
ST. GALLEN
ZURICH
GERMAN SWISS
AUSTRIA
BIELERSEE
THREE LAKES
LUCERNE
FRANCE
GRAUBÜNDEN
NEUCHATEL
VULLY
BERN
CHUR
COTES DE L’ORBE / BONVILLARS
Rhin
BURGUNDY
VAUD
LAVAUX
LA COTE
Rhône
TICINO
CHABLAIS
GENEVA
SOPRACENERI
VALAIS
LUGANO
SOTTOCENERI
ITALY
PIEMONTE
LOMBARDIA

12. 38% WHITE 62% RED VALAIS Alpine teroir and indigenous grapes Area
Producers
Grapes
4’976 ha (33% CH)
600+
60+
38% WHITE
62% RED

13. 66% WHITE 34% RED VAUD The home of Chasselas Area Producers Grapes
3’784 ha (25% CH)
450+
50+
66% WHITE
34% RED

14. 44% WHITE 56% RED GENEVA A vineyard full of charm Area Producers
Grapes
1’435 ha (10% CH)
150+
50+
44% WHITE
56% RED

15. 31% WHITE 69% RED GERMAN SWISS Zürich 610 ha (21%)
Schaffhouse 482 ha (17%)
Grisons ha (15%)
Argovie ha (14%)
Thurgovie ha (9%)
Saint Gall ha (8%)
Autres ha (8%)
(BL 115 ha, BS 48ha, LU 45 ha,
SZ 39ha, SO 9ha, AR+AI 5ha,
UR+OW+NI 4ha, GL 2ha, ZG 2ha)
GERMAN SWISS
Pinot Noir and Müller Thurgau
Area
Producers
Grapes
2’852 ha (19% CH)
290+
60+
31% WHITE
69% RED

16. 8% WHITE 92% RED TICINO The land of Merlot by excellence Area
Producers
Grapes
1’105 ha (7% CH)
107+
56+
8% WHITE
92% RED

17. 44% WHITE 56% RED Lac de Neuchâtel 599 ha (61%)
Lac de Bienne ha (25%)
Lac de Morat (Vully) 130 ha (13%)
THREE LACS
Three expressions for one identity
Area
Producers
Grapes
975 ha (5% CH)
90+
40+
44% WHITE
56% RED

18. A unique alpine terroir Cool climate wines with a great minerality
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A unique alpine terroir Cool climate wines with a great minerality
Defining indigenous grapes
A rich variety of grapes married with outstanding terroirs
Fresh fine wines
Providing pleasant and versatile wines for food pairing

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20. Tasting
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22. Cépages - Petite Arvine, Savagnin blanc
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Cépages - Petite Arvine, Savagnin blanc
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