Switzerland

Map of Switzerland’s wine regions

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.

This is a location map showing representative points for major regions. It does not indicate appellation boundaries. The Natural Earth 1:10m outlines are simplified for display. The numbers indicate representative positions and do not reflect the area or boundaries of appellations. Nearby points are offset and connected by lines.

Valais: Upper Rhône and a diversity of varieties Southwest – Upper Rhône
Vaud: Chasselas on the lakeshore and the origin of the region name Western & Around Lake Geneva
Geneva: Rivers and lakes, diversification of grape varieties Westernmost tip: Geneva
German-speaking region: Pinot Noir as the axis from east to west Northeastern area: Reference point Graubünden
Ticino: Merlot on the southern side of the Alps Southern, Ticino
Three Lakes area: Rosé and unfiltered Chasselas Northwest: the Three Lakes District