In the 16 cantons, that are similar in climatic and geological conditions, Pinot Noir, Müller-Thurgau, Blue-Burgundy and the specialty Räuschling are cultivated..
The vineyards in Eastern Switzerland, which were 100 times larger in the 16th century, were dramatically reduced by the phylloxa vastatix and industrialization. The rising interest in viniculture has produced new vineyards. Eastern Switzerland is split into 16 cantons, which don't differ much from each other climatically and geologically. The microclimate of the vineyards is mostly influenced by rivers and lakes, but in some valleys without this water, one finds vineyards influenced by Switzerland's warm wind as an additional heat source.
The dominating vine is the Pinot Noir, which makes wines here with a fruity bouquet and elegance. Depending on the microclimate, it has more strength or freshness. The wines are usually light and pleasing, some of the stronger vintages need three to five years of rest. The Müller-Thurgau flourishes n light sandy soil, which isn't suitable for the Blue Burgundy. The Räuschling is a specialty. After one or two years it develops a fresh scent of pineapple and is suitable as an aperitif wine or to accompany fish.
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