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Discover exciting and informative blog posts about viticulture in Valais, exclusive tips from the best Swiss winegrowers, recipes and everything to do with wine.

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The best dessert wine: sweet delights

Sweet wines are often produced in wine regions and traditionally served with dessert or cheese.

Discover the world of spirits

Egyptians, Greeks and Romans already knew the art of traditional spirit distillation.

The best white wine for every occasion

In 2022, for the first time, more white and rosé wines were consumed than red wines, at just over half.

Sparkling wine: the perfect companion

The history of sparkling wine dates back to antiquity; Dom Pérignon perfected the second fermentation in the 17th century.

The best red wines for every taste

The oldest wine press for red wine, from Damascus, is around 8,000 years old and the oldest known of its

The best rosé wines for every taste

Rosé wine, once called Vinum Clarum, was first officially distinguished from red wine by Napoleon III in 1860.

White wine production

Wine production (vinification): White wine from white or red grapes, harvested Sept.-Oct., ice wine partly until Jan.

Red wine production

The winemaking is similar, but the processes are different: white wine is pressed directly, red and rosé afterwards.

Color depth

The depth of color and clarity of a wine characterize its visual impression and indicate its quality and purity.

Nutrients

Enjoyed in moderation, wine provides nutrients and can have a healthy effect, even during diets.

Wine quality

For the wine quality to be right, the grape variety, terroir, winemaking and storage must work together perfectly.

Senses

At a wine tasting, the senses guide the experience: the eye, nose and sense of taste in particular determine the

Wine world

In the ancient wine world of Rome, women could be punished for drinking wine - a kiss was enough to

Judge wine

Judging wine is not a secret science. Practice it in company - it's more fun together with friends.

Wine colors

White, rosé, red - the wine colors shape our first impression and show us what to expect in terms of

Wine service

For perfect wine service, basic rules and the right preparation are crucial when serving wine.

Tasting

Tasting correctly: Taste the wine in daylight, at the right temperature, with a neutral palate and fresh senses.

Barrique wine

"Barricade" comes from the French. "barrique" (barrel). In 1830, barrique barrels were filled with sand to use them as barricades.

Wine storage

Most wines are ready to drink and intended for immediate consumption, not for longer storage.

Primary flavors

Primary aromas are the typical aromas of the grape and its juice, which are retained in the wine.

Wine flavors

The wine aromas are divided into three levels: primary, secondary and tertiary, a total of 94 nuances according to the

Sparkling wine & champagne

Champagne is a special sparkling wine from the Champagne region, complex and noble, while sparkling wines can vary worldwide.

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