Lavaux AOC
One of the most beautiful landscapes in Switzerland, Lavaux is also an AOC wine region and a UNESCO heritage site.
In the 13th century, to overcome the steep gradient in the Lavaux area, the monks started to build stone wall terraces and plant vines in them. The result of this hard labour, which is part of the beauty of Lavaux, earned the site its inclusion as a UNESCO cultural world heritage site.
The monks passed on the mantle to the wine-making families who have since maintained the vines and walls with the same dedication and passion. Chasselas, Plant Robert and Pinot Noir are among the various grape varieties cultivated in Lavaux, producing some of the finest Swiss wines, as evidenced by the tastings wine enthusiasts can enjoy as they follow the many marked trails through the picturesque villages.
Practical informations
| Lavaux Patrimoine mondial | |
| Grandvaux | |
| +41 (0)21 946 15 74 | |
| info@lavaux-unesco.ch | |
| https://www.lavaux-unesco.ch/ |
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