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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 treats for the perfect finish

Sweet wines are common in many wine-growing regions and are traditionally served at the end of a meal with dessert

The world of spirits: discover the diversity of spirits!

The Egyptians already knew how to distil spirits in the traditional way. And the Greeks and Romans did the same.

Discover 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 for every occasion

The history of sparkling wine dates back to ancient times. Dom Perignon developed the technique of secondary fermentation in the

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 has an ancient tradition as Vinum Clarum and Clairet. It was first officially distinguished from red wine by

White wine production

Wine production is also called vinification. White wine is made from white or red grapes, usually from Sept.-Oct., sometimes until

Red wine production

The winemaking process is similar, but the procedures vary: White wine is pressed directly, red and rosé wine only after

Color depth

The depth of color and clarity of a wine are decisive for its visual appeal and can indicate its quality

Nutrients

Wine is not a staple food, but can have a healthy effect when consumed in moderation - even during a

Wine quality

To produce a wine of good quality, the grape variety, terroir, winemaking and storage must work together perfectly.

Senses

The five senses play a central role in wine tasting; the eye, nose and sense of taste are particularly important.

Wine world

In ancient Rome, women were threatened with the death penalty if they were caught drinking wine - a kiss was

Judge wine

Judging wine takes practice, but it's no secret. It's more fun in company - try it out with friends!

Wine colors

White, rosé, red - the three colors of wine. Their color is our first impression and reveals a lot about

Wine service

Wine should be served correctly. This includes a few basic rules and preparations for the perfect wine service.

Tasting

The wine experience depends on sensory impressions, glass, sound, mood, surroundings and experience - ideally with a winemaker in the

Barrique wine

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

Wine storage

The answer is no: 95-99% of all wines are ready to drink and not intended for storage, as they are

Primary flavors

Primary aromas are varietal aromas from grapes and juice that remain in the wine, in contrast to secondary and tertiary

Wine flavors

All good things come in threes - even with wine aromas: according to the 1985 aroma wheel, primary, secondary and

Sparkling wine & champagne

Champagne may only come from Champagne, which characterizes its taste. Other countries call their sparkling wine something else, e.g. Cava.

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