Switzerland is famous for quality products but is relatively unknown when it comes to wines.
Switzerland is a small player in wine production. It ranks No23 in volume among wine-producing countries and only about 2 per cent of Swiss wine is exported.
It has been difficult to source good Swiss wines in Hong Kong. But this is changing, as Swiss national Damien Fleury, founder of the Swiss Wine Store, is importing them.
Swiss wines are expensive because of high production costs. But the quality, along with the range of grape varieties and styles, means they're worth a try.
Switzerland has also benefited from climate change: warmer weather has improved growing conditions so more varieties of red have been planted. Bordering Germany, Italy, Austria and France, Switzerland has a wine culture that has been influenced by its neighbours.
The most popular white is chasselas. Popular reds include pinot noir, gamay and merlot.