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Winemakers
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Switzerland may be a small country, but its wine culture is impressive and deeply rooted. Every day, some 2,500 winegrowers ensure that the tradition of winegrowing is maintained and developed. With a modest wine-growing area of just 15,000 hectares, unique wines of the highest quality are produced here.
Winegrowers are more than just wine producers
The work of Swiss winegrowers is marked by passion, know-how and innovation. Unlike the major wine-producing countries, where industrial production predominates, many Swiss wineries rely on traditional methods, such as hand-picking.
Swiss wineries are generally small, family-run businesses, some of which have been in existence for generations. The majority of winegrowers work on areas of just a few hectares. This small-scale structure means that the emphasis is on quality rather than quantity.
Swiss wineries focus on sustainability
Many Swiss winegrowers cultivate their vineyards with respect for nature, and rely on sustainable farming methods. Organic and biodynamic viticulture are gaining in importance, and more and more wineries are renouncing the use of chemical plant protection products.
Others are experimenting with lesser-known grape varieties to broaden the diversity of Swiss winegrowing. Innovation and creativity also play an important role.
Thanks to tireless work, know-how and passion, Swiss winemakers create wines as unique as the country itself.
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