Fonjallaz (vineyard)

Fonjallaz is a traditional winery in Epesses, Switzerland, the family business founded in 1552. [1]

Fonjallaz
IndustryWinery
Founded1552
HeadquartersRuelle du Petit-Crêt 1,
CH - 1098 Epesses, canton of Vaud
,
Switzerland
Key people
Patrick Fonjallaz
Websitewww.patrick-fonjallaz.ch/en

The basic facts: [2]

  • The region was used for the wine production from 12th century, when Bishop of Lausanne gave uncultivated soil to Cistercian monks.
  • In 1552 the Fonjallaz family started the viticulture tradition.
  • Today the winery is managed by Patrick Fonjallaz in the 12th family generation.
  • The vineyard area is about 34 hectares and the slope is 30-50 percent.

See also

References
  1. "Passerille Süsswein" (in German). Retrieved 10 March 2017.
  2. "Winzer Patrick Fonjallaz" (in German). Retrieved 10 March 2017.
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