Top 100 white wines of Schwyz
Discover the top 100 best white wines of Schwyz as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Schwyz and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Schwyz
The wine region of Schwyz of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Irsslinger or the Domaine Gebr. Kümin Weinbau und Weinhandel produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Schwyz are Pinot noir, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Dornfelder, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety.
We currently count 3 estates and châteaux in the of Schwyz, producing 7 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Schwyz go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal.
News from the vineyard of Schwyz
Behind Rasteau’s renaissance plus 10 ‘new look’ bottles to seek out
Imagine you went to a restaurant and ordered what you thought was a modest Burgundy, but it tasted like a great Bordeaux. Would you be disappointed? Even if what I received was technically a better wine, I think I would be. After all, quality isn’t the overriding criteria when I select a bottle of wine to drink; most of all, I’m thirsting for a specific style. That’s why I’m sometimes wary when hearing about a change of direction in an appellation. Am I still going to find the wine I’m looking f ...
European Parliament rejects health warnings on wine labels
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in Strasbourg have backed amendments to a range of recommendations put forward by the Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA), which included a proposal for health warnings on wine and drinks labels. BECA’s report, ‘Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer’, included several measures designed to reduce harmful alcohol use by at least 10% by 2025. Signed by French oncologist and politician Véronique Trillet-Lenoir, it is part of ...
Ten years on: Chinese wine’s breakthrough moment at DWWA
The prestige attached to winning at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) means that being awarded a Bronze medal for some wineries will mean huge celebrations in China, Japan, India, or Thailand. Since the competition began in 2004, I have often reminded judges on my panel about this – whether they are journalists, sommeliers, educators, Masters of Wine or Master Sommeliers. Scroll down for new tasting notes and scores on Jia Bei Lan vintages: from the Chinese wine label that won big at DWWA 20 ...