The wine region of Ollon is located in the region of Chablais of Vaud of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bernard Cavé or the Domaine La Combaz produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ollon are Pinot noir, Chasselas and Gamaret, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ollon often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
In the mouth of Ollon is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 16 estates and châteaux in the of Ollon, producing 65 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Ollon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork.
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