Schweizer Rebsorten

An essential work for winemakers and wine lovers: portraits of all 80 native grape varieties of Switzerland. Up-to-date with the latest scientific findings: history, origin, and genetic relationships. In Switzerland, more than 250 grape varieties are cultivated on an area of just 15,000 hectares, which likely represents a world record. Among these, 80 can be considered native: man-made and spontaneous hybrids that have developed over time in the vineyards, often rooted in folk legends. The Amigne from Valais is said to have been introduced by the Romans, the Completer from Graubünden was imported by Benedictine monks from Italy, and the Chasselas is believed to have originated from Egypt or Constantinople, etc. However, in recent years, DNA testing has challenged these traditional notions by revealing unexpected relationships. This book.