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WHAT'S IN THE WINE?

... or the mystery of fermentation

Source: Swiss Magazine for Fruit and Viticulture (SZOW)

Alcoholic fermentation has been known to man for thousands of years. But what is behind it only became apparent in the last few years [...]

ETH Zurich viticulture survey 2022 for Swiss

Dear winemakers

We are pleased that you are taking part in this important survey. The survey focuses on your current and future assessments of viticulture in Switzerland. the [...]

Practitioner days at the organic winery Roland and Karin Lenz in Uesslingen

On December 7th and 8th, 2021, the practical days took place at the winery of Roland and Karin Lenz in Uesslingen TG. For the first time PIWI CH was in charge of the implementation [...]

PIWI varieties at a glance - results in the rainy year 2021

PIWI vines have been around for over a hundred years. Only a few were able to establish and hold onto. While the time of the regent seems to have expired, Léon Millot or Maréchal continues to be [...]

How robust are PIWI vines?

The proportion of fungus-resistant grape varieties in Switzerland is 3%. Interest in them is growing steadily, and not just because of this year's capricious weather. The question arises: which varieties are suitable [...]

2nd General Assembly in Hohenrain LU

The PIWI CH association met [...]

Large PIWI dossier - varieties, wines and options in DIE ROTE - fruit and viticulture CH

In keeping with the virtue of the magazine DIE ROTE - Swiss magazine for fruit and wine growing, which has been dedicated to knowledge transfer for 157 years, [...]

I don't want to spray my vines! Interview with agronomist and organic pioneer Fredi Strasser

Fredi Strasser is considered a pioneer when it comes to PIWI viticulture and from an early age was inspired by the thought of not having to spray his vines. Following this ideal [...]

The wine that nobody knows ...

REBAU. Organic quality is also becoming more and more popular with wine. But of all things the grape variety that is best suited struggles.

TEXT: SELIM JUNG | PHOTOS: DANIEL AMMANN

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PIWI WEIN - Departure for new wine times PIWI CH January 2021

Dear readers
Dear Piwians and connoisseurs

“It is not the strongest species that survives, nor the most intelligent, it is the one that is most likely to adapt to change [...]