Swiss Wine Campus

Free online training to learn all about Swiss wines.

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Conquering Swiss wines

Learn more about Swiss wines thanks to a unique learning journey around the 6 Swiss wine-producing regions. You will discover the particularities of local grape varieties, their blends, and the best way to serve them and pair them with local specialities. Progress on three levels:

beginner
amateur
expert

Our training courses

With Swiss Wine Campus, Swiss wines will no longer be a mystery to you.

Beginner

wine, a history of cultures: an overview of Swiss vineyards and the six wine regions.

Amateur

wine, a story of transformation: discover the stages of wine creation from the grape to the final product.

Expert

wine, a love story: become the expert at your tasting sessions with friends or family.

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29-28Aug-Sep2024

Tasting

Chasselas on tour 2024

Dézaley, Yvorne, Féchy, Fendant or Gutedel - all these names are associated with Chasselas. The Chasselas grape variety has undergone a qualitative revolution in recent years and has become an insider's secret for wine experts and connoisseurs alike. With its elegance and finesse, this typically French-speaking grape variety is now winning over the whole world. At the ‘Mondial du Chasselas 2024’ wine competition, 740 wines from Switzerland, Germany, France and the United States were anonymously tasted by a team of judges and awarded prizes in 5 categories. The Association pour la Promotion du Chasselas invites you to discover the best white wines from this year's competition at 6 emblematic venues in French-speaking Switzerland. Dates of the event Thursday 29 August 5-8pm at Château d'Auvernier (NE) Friday 30 August at Château de Châtagneréaz in Essertines-sur-Rolle (VD) Saturday 7 September, 5pm-7pm at Château de Villa in Sierre (VS) Saturday 14 September, 5pm-8pm at the Pressoir de Russin (GE) Sunday, 22 September, 10am-1pm at Château d'Aigle (VD); the tasting will be followed by a tavolata with brunch (fee payable) Saturday 28 September, 10am-12pm at Place Pestalozzi in Yverdon (VD) Entry Free of charge

05Oct 2024

From vineyard to banquet: wine tourism tour

«From vineyard to banquet» tasting tour: This extraordinary tour opens the doors to the château’s vineyards. Steeped in history, you’ll discover the terroir of “Clos de Chillon”, our award-winning Grand Cru. Make your way back to the cellars of the Lake Geneva fortress, passing through the washrooms and banqueting halls. The history of wine and its impact on the lives of medieval people will delight your senses. At the end of the tour, extend the experience with a convivial moment and taste the white and red “Clos de Chillon”, accompanied by appetizers prepared by Café Byron. Time of the event Departure at 10:30, start of the tour in the vineyard, Quai Alfred

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High season in the vineyards: Henry Grosjean offers a glimpse of the high point of the wine-making year

Henry Grosjean has been running Château d'Auvernier on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel for the 15th generation. In September, he barely has a moment's respite, as the grape harvest is imminent.

Tuesday 03 Sep 2024

Sustainability

The history of grape harvesting in Switzerland

The grape harvest in Switzerland has developed over the past century from an artisanal activity to a technically supported process.

Monday 26 Aug 2024

Sustainability

What you need to know about the grape harvest in Switzerland

The grape harvest is the highlight of the year for winegrowers. What is important and when is the best time to harvest the grapes in Switzerland?

Thursday 22 Aug 2024

Wine Tourism

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