Ostschweiz

Spoilt by the föhn wind: The pre-Alpine Eastern part of the country along the Rhine river is home to a large number of winegrowers, many of whom cultivate only a few hectares. Vintners in Eastern Switzerland press almost exclusively red wines from the sophisticated Pinot-Noir vine. The white Riesling vine and many other varieties feel comfortable in Eastern Switzerland. The plentiful föhn winds and the enlivening moisture of the rivers and the lakes produce exceptionally high-quality wines popular beyond the national borders.