Wine lovers are at the right spot in Ticino: the vines visibly thrive on the sunny hills - over 80 percent of them bear Merlot grapes.
From the rich harvest a fruity red wine, a light rosé and the coveted speciality "Bianco di Merlot" are pressed.
Ripe grapes release their rich perfume in the air. A ruby-coloured wine will be gently pressed out of them, but for now it is time to harvest. Nearly half of the grapes produced in Ticino originate in the Mendrisiotto region. But first, they must be picked.
Lose yourself among the sweet hills and aromas of their vineyards in the Italian part of Switzerland. The wine-cellars are full of labels of excellent quality.
Or why not time your visit to coincide with the joys of one of the wine-related events such as ‘Cantine Aperte’ (Open cellars) or the harvesting festival ‘Sagra del Borgo’, where you’ll discover plenty of new wines.