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• 01. May. 2024

Over 200 Swiss-German winegrowers open their doors to introduce their guests to their craft with wine tastings, cellar tours and tours of the vineyards.

The "Open Wine Cellars" are not just an opportunity for wine tasting, but an experience that provides an insight into the fascinating world of wine production. Visitors can look forward to informative tours where they can learn more about the work of oenologists and current trends in viticulture. In addition to excellent wines, culinary delights await the guests.

An enjoyable overall experience
The "Open Wine Cellars" are a complete experience. The winegrowers provide informative insights into their work on a tour of the vineyard or a guided tour of the cellar. Visitors learn, for example, what an oenologist does after the grape harvest and pressing or which grape varieties are particularly popular at the moment. Numerous wineries offer local specialties such as fish snacks, cheese and grilled delicacies in an atmospheric setting alongside full-bodied wines.

Labor Day as the initial spark
The foundation stone for the "Open Wine Cellars" was laid on May 1st in the early 2000s. Back then, the Lake Zurich Winegrowers' Association, together with a number of winegrowers from the canton of Zurich, decided to open the doors of their wine cellars to the public and make their wines accessible to interested parties. The event subsequently inspired other winegrowing associations. As a result, the event around May 1st has become a permanent fixture throughout the German-speaking Swiss wine world and is popular with a wide audience.


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