The best wines of Graubünden
Discover the best wines of Graubünden as well as the best winemakers of Graubünden and estates of Graubünden to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Graubünden and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Graubünden by region
Looking for a good wine of Graubünden among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Graubünden. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Graubünden with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Graubünden
See the top 100 best red wines of GraubündenWant to buy a red wine of Graubünden cheap or sell a red wine of Graubünden at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Graubünden
Red wines from the region of Graubünden go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of brazilian feijoada, roast veal in the oven or oven roasted chicken.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Graubünden
On the nose the red wine of the region of Graubünden. often reveals types of flavors of cream, microbio or caramel and sometimes also flavors of toasty, cinnamon or cheese. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Graubünden. is a with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in red wine of Graubünden
- 2007With an average score of 4.50/5
- 2003With an average score of 4.40/5
- 2005With an average score of 4.40/5
- 2006With an average score of 4.40/5
- 2019With an average score of 4.39/5
- 2009With an average score of 4.37/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Graubünden
- Pinot Noir
- Merlot
- Cabernet Dorsa
- Zweigelt
- Cabernet Dorio
- Diolinoir
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Graubünden
A wine route planned in the region of Graubünden? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Graubünden.
- Winery Completer Kellerei Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Sprecher von Bernegg Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Peter Wegelin Scadenagut Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Davaz Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Carina Lipp-Kunz Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Obrecht Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Weingut Fromm Malanser
- Winery Thomas Studach Malanser
- Winery Herzog Heinrich Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Schloss Reichenau Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Donatsch Malanser
- Winery Weingut Schnell Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Lampert Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Liesch Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Thurer Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Jurg Hartmann Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Plantahof Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Lauber Malanser
- Winery Cumme Malanser
- Winery Dinkel Bundner Herrschaft
Discovering the wine region of Graubünden
Graubunden (or Grisons, in the French language) is the easternmost administrative canton and wine appellation of Switzerland. Bordering Austria, this alpine region boasts just over 400 hectares (990 acres) of Vineyard, predominantly Pinot Noir grown in the Bündner Herrschaft and wider valleys of the Maienfeld region.
The largest canton by land area in the country and the source of the Rhine river, Graubunden is basically divided into fertile valley floor and soaring alpine peaks.
After making its way down from its source at the Tomasee, high in the Alps, the Rhine turns Northwards, through the substantial valley it has carved for itself over many millennia.
The valley floor alternates between relatively flat areas - well irrigated and highly fertile - and steeper, faster-draining slopes which enjoy sunnier aspects. It is on the latter that the finest Graubunden vineyard sites are located.
The better soils in the area are a mixture of schist and gneiss, loosely structured and warmed by the Bright mountain sunshine. Typically the vineyards are planted on the right bank of the river as this offers a westerly aspect and more manageable slopes.
The Rhine tightly hugs the base of the mountains here, leaving little room even for terraced vineyards. The prime sites are located just across the river from Bad Ragaz (itself only a few kilometers from the border with Lichtenstein), on the steep South-west-facing slopes below the Vilan peak and the wider Rätikon mountain range.
This area is known as the Bündner Herrschaft and, in terms of wine, is further divided into four communes, or municipalities: Fläsch, Maienfeld, Jenins and Malans (from north to south). It is common to see these names on labels, for example: "Malanser" or "Fläscher" Pinot Noir are regularly encountered.
Great white wines of Graubünden
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Graubünden
White wines from the region of Graubünden go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of english breakfast, english tuna croque-monsieur or vegan leek and tofu quiche.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Graubünden
On the nose the white wine of the region of Graubünden. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, microbio or hazelnut and sometimes also flavors of melon, mango or lychee. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Graubünden. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in white wine of Graubünden
- 2006With an average score of 4.70/5
- 2005With an average score of 4.50/5
- 2007With an average score of 4.50/5
- 2010With an average score of 4.48/5
- 2011With an average score of 4.40/5
- 2020With an average score of 4.40/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Graubünden
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Riesling
- Pinot Noir
- Pinot Blanc
- Completer
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Graubünden
A wine route planned in the region of Graubünden? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Graubünden.
- Winery Completer Kellerei Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Thomas Studach Malanser
- Winery Davaz Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Sprecher von Bernegg Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Obrecht Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Donatsch Malanser
- Winery Liesch Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Peter Wegelin Scadenagut Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Carina Lipp-Kunz Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Lampert Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Schloss Reichenau Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Lauber Malanser
- Winery Weingut Fromm Malanser
- Winery Nigg Maienfeld Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Plantahof Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Enderlin Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Jurg Hartmann Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Dinkel Bundner Herrschaft
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Great sparkling wines of Graubünden
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Graubünden
Sparkling wines from the region of Graubünden go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of normandy style escalope, roast pork with prunes or rabbit with mustard, thyme and cream.
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Graubünden
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Graubünden. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, red fruit.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Graubünden
- 2020With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2016With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.92/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.83/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Graubünden
- Pinot Noir
- Pinot Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Riesling
- Rivaner
- Completer
The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Graubünden
A wine route planned in the region of Graubünden? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Graubünden.
- Winery Obrecht Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Donatsch Malanser
- Winery Lauber Malanser
- Winery Peter Wegelin Scadenagut Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Weingut Fromm Malanser
- Winery Carina Lipp-Kunz Bundner Herrschaft
The word of the wine: Gross
Champagne with between 6 and 15 grams of sugar (see dosage liqueur).
Great pink wines of Graubünden
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Graubünden
Pink wines from the region of Graubünden go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of filet mignon with prunes and white wine, fricadella or roast duck breast stuffed with foie gras confit.
The best vintages in pink wine of Graubünden
- 2019With an average score of 4.40/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.81/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Graubünden
- Pinot Noir
- Pinot Gris
- Blauburgunder
- Chardonnay
- Riesling
- Sylvaner
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Graubünden
A wine route planned in the region of Graubünden? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Graubünden.
- Winery Obrecht Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Davaz Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Lampert Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Schloss Reichenau Bundner Herrschaft
Discover the grape variety: Viognier
White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.
Great sweet wines of Graubünden
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Graubünden
Sweet wines from the region of Graubünden go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of homemade pork curry, tuna lasagna or lobster tail armorican style.
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Graubünden
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Graubünden. often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or vegetal.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Graubünden
- 2005With an average score of 4.50/5
- 2008With an average score of 4.40/5
- 2006With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2002With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2018With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2011With an average score of 4.06/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Graubünden
- Pinot Noir
- Riesling
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Silvaner
- Pinot Gris
- Chardonnay
The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Graubünden
A wine route planned in the region of Graubünden? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Graubünden.
- Winery Donatsch Malanser
- Winery Liesch Bundner Herrschaft
- Winery Obrecht Bundner Herrschaft
The word of the wine: Ultra raw (or natural raw)
A type of champagne that has not received any dosage liqueur.
Great natural sweet wines of Graubünden
See the top 100 best natural sweet wines of GraubündenWant to buy a natural-sweet wine of Graubünden cheap or sell a natural-sweet wine of Graubünden at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Graubünden
Natural sweet wines from the region of Graubünden go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal liver in vinegar, paupiettes with tomato sauce or rabbit with leeks.
The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Graubünden
- Pinot Noir
Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc
Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.
News from the vineyard of Graubünden
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Discover other regions and appellation of Graubünden
A wine route in the region of Graubünden ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages
- Boniswil
- Fläsch
- Jenins
- Maienfeld
- Malans
- San vittore grigioni
- San vittore schweiz