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To the six regions of the Alps and lakes. Learn about Chasselas, its regional synonyms, and making white wine from black grapes using maps and processes.
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Continue reading →Organize the overview and appellations
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Switzerland Overview: Six regions, mountains, and lakes
Focus more on which side of the mountains the country is on than its small size.
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Swiss Appellations & winemaking: Federal classifications and canton regulations
Using the three main categories as a foundation, proceed to specific appellation regulations.
Connect grape varieties to major producing regions.
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Main varieties and their names in multiple languages
Using four main grape varieties as a core, local names are added for each region.
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Valais: Upper Rhône and a diversity of varieties
View the dry valley and the slopes of the Alps together.
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Vaud: Chasselas on the lakeshore and the origin of the region name
Place La Côte, Lavaux, and Chablais around Lake Geneva.
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Geneva: Rivers and lakes, diversification of grape varieties
Read vineyards located near cities as three geographical units.
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German-speaking region: Pinot Noir as the axis from east to west
Not one state, but a group of vineyards stretching from the north to the east.
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Ticino: Merlot on the southern side of the Alps
To the south of the mountains, both sunlight and rainfall are observed.
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Three Lakes area: Rosé and unfiltered Chasselas
Distinguish among the three lakes: Neuchâtel, Biel, and Morat.
Read the representative themes in depth.
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Reading Lavaux in depth: What do the terraces support?
Stone walls supporting terraces and vineyard slopes. From the landscape of Lavaux, we can observe the work required to continue viticulture.
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Valais Synonyms: Returning Labels to Varieties
Organize the synonyms for varieties used in Valais. Even if they resemble place names or variety names from other countries, they may not mean the same thing.
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Producer Case Study: Bianco Rovere's White Merlot
Trace separately the steps for suppressing color and for using barrels.