Graubünden
Graubünden, an Alpine treasure by the Rhine
The principal vineyard area of Canton Graubünden - also called Bündner Herrschaft and popularly known as Heidiland - is located on the right bank of the Rhine between Chur and Bad Ragaz. Relatively small, given the large area of the canton, it covers just over 400 hectares. The climate is particularly mild, and the surrounding mountains protect the vines from cold winds. The soils are rich in limestone, as in Burgundy. Thanks to its flagship grape variety, Pinot Noir, this small wine-growing region produces high quality wines. In addition to international grape varieties, there is also a very old indigenous white grape variety called Completer which is grown almost exclusively in this area.
Graubünden Documentary film
View this short trailer. The full version of the film will become available to rent or buy from March 2025.
Meet four of the leading producers in the Bündner Herrschaft area of Graubünden - Follow the River Rhine from its source as it flows through the smallest Alpine wine region - Learn about the wine revolution that resulted in world-class Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and more
Meet four of the leading producers in the Bündner Herrschaft area of Graubünden - Follow the River Rhine from its source as it flows through the smallest Alpine wine region - Learn about the wine revolution that resulted in world-class Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and more
Graubünden Information
| Key info | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Area | 420 ha | ||
| Distribution | 27% white, 73% red |
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| Climate | Mild continental | ||
| Soils | Rich in limestone and clay with slate and loess deposits | ||
| Cultivation | - | ||
| Altitudes | 650 to 500 metres above sea level | ||
| Source | www.graubuendenwein.ch |
Graubünden vineyards map
Graubünden Grapes
| Grapes (white) | Area | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Müller-Thurgau (Riesling-Silvaner) | 32 ha | 7.6% |
| Chardonnay | 26 ha | 6.2% |
| Pinot Blanc (Weissburgunder) | 15 ha | 3.6% |
| Sauvignon Blanc | 14 ha | 3.3% |
| Pinot Gris (Grauburgunder) | 11 ha | 2.6% |
| Completer - indigenous | 7 ha | 1.7% |
| Grapes (red) | Area | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder) | 290 ha | 69.0% |
| Merlot | 4 ha | 1.0% |
| Estate | Address | Website | |
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| SCADENAGUT (WEGELIN) |
Scadenaweg 1, 7208 Malans (GR) |
www.weingutwegelin.ch |
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| WEINGUT FROMM |
Oberdorfgasse 11, 7208 Malans (GR) |
www.weingut-fromm.ch |
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| WEINGUT DONATSCH |
Sternengasse 6, 7208 Malans (GR) |
www.donatsch.info |
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| PELIZZATTI WEINE |
Sägenstrasse 7, 7307 Jenins (GR) |
www.pelizzatti-weine.ch |
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| WEINGUT OBRECHT |
Malanserstrasse 4, 7307 Jenins (GR) |
www.obrecht.ch |
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| WEINGUT EICHHOLZ |
Eichholz, 7307 Jenins (GR) |
www.eichholz-weine.ch |
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| WEINGUT ROMAN HERMANN | Hinterdorf 6, 7306 Fläsch (GR) |
www.weingut-hermann.ch |
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| WEINGUT MARUGG | Bovelweg 14, 7306 Fläsch (GR) |
www.weingut-marugg.ch |
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| WEINGUT ADANK | St. Luzi 3, 7306 Fläsch (GR) |
www.adank-weine.ch |