Switzerland is a country with a wealth of ancestral know-how passed down from generation to generation; discover our talented winemakers.
Swiss vineyards displays a unique variety in the world: an alpine landscape, a different climate depending on the region, and unique grape varieties.
Swiss vineyards cover 14,696 hectares, with more than 2,500 winemakers in six regions: Valais, Vaud, German-speaking Switzerland, Geneva, Ticino and the Three Lakes.
Switzerland's particular landscape and its vineyards inspire viticulture on a human scale, where the winemaker's skills remain the essential tool to bring grapes to maturity.
Pinot gris
Grape variety White
Associated names: Malvoisie, Grauburgunder
Pinot Gris wines can be dry, with aromas of hazelnut and a little bitterness, or sweet (raisined grapes), with aromas of quince and apricot.
About the grape variety
A colour mutation of Pinot Noir that appeared independently in several places, Pinot Gris was first mentioned in 1711 in Baden-Württemberg (D) under the name Ruländer. In Switzerland, this early grape variety, which is relatively susceptible to mildew, is called Grauburgunder in German-speaking Switzerland, and Malvoisie in Valais, borrowing this name from the true Italian Malvoisie (Malvasia Bianca) which was renowned for its sweet wines.
Distribution of grape varieties
Pinot Gris is grown in several wine regions
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