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Apéritif

To begin: whatever the garden and the region have to offer today.

Sage leaves in tempura batter, mountain salt
9.00
The herb we are named after — fresh from the garden, fried in seconds.
veganhouse specialityfrom our own gardenAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat)
Raw garden vegetables with herb quark
14.00
vegetariangluten-freefrom our own gardenAllergens: Milk (lactose), Celery
Regional cheeses, pear bread
19.00
Three cheeses from within 50 km of the house.
vegetarianAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat, Rye), Milk (lactose), Tree nuts (Walnuts)
House bread, salted butter, herb oil
7.00
vegetarianhouse specialityAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat, Spelt), Milk (lactose)
Smoked whitefish rillettes, rye crackers
16.00
Origin: Whitefish: Switzerland, wild-caught in Swiss lakes
Allergens: Cereals (gluten) (Rye), Fish, Milk (lactose), Mustard

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Starters & Soups

Light, cold or warm, almost all of it from our own garden.

Beetroot tartare, horseradish, sourdough crisps
22.00
veganfrom our own gardenAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat), Mustard
Garden salad with herbs and flowers, elderflower vinaigrette
18.00
vegangluten-freefrom our own gardenAllergens: Mustard, Sulphites
Pumpkin velouté, sage butter, toasted seeds
16.00
vegetariangluten-freefrom our own gardenAllergens: Milk (lactose), Celery
Wild garlic soup, poached egg
16.00
vegetariangluten-freefrom our own gardenAllergens: Eggs, Milk (lactose), Celery
Chilled cucumber soup, dill, yoghurt
15.00
vegetariangluten-freefrom our own gardenAllergens: Milk (lactose)
Root vegetable consommé, herb pancake strips
17.00
vegetarianAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat), Eggs, Milk (lactose), Celery
Cured char, cucumber, dill
26.00
Origin: Char: Switzerland (Bernese Oberland), farmed
gluten-freeAllergens: Fish, Milk (lactose), Mustard
Veal tartare, egg yolk, capers, brioche
29.00
Origin: Veal: Switzerland
Allergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat), Eggs, Milk (lactose), Mustard
Garden tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella from the Emmental, basil
24.00
vegetariangluten-freefrom our own gardenAllergens: Milk (lactose)
Porcini carpaccio, hazelnut, alpine cheese
26.00
vegetariangluten-freeAllergens: Milk (lactose), Tree nuts (Hazelnuts)
Soup of the day
12.00
Whatever the garden offers today. Please ask your server.
vegetarianfrom our own gardenlunch onlyAllergens: Milk (lactose), Celery

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From the Garden

Our main courses without meat or fish — half the menu, not the side dish.

Risotto alla salvia, Zincarlin
36.00
Our dish since day one — and since Locarno, made with Ticino rice and Zincarlin, a fresh cheese from the Valle di Muggio.
vegetariangluten-freehouse specialityfrom our own gardenAllergens: Milk (lactose), Celery, Sulphites
Whole roasted celeriac, hazelnut, apple, mustard seed
34.00
vegangluten-freefrom our own gardenAllergens: Tree nuts (Hazelnuts), Celery, Mustard
Herb ravioli, ricotta, brown butter, sage
38.00
vegetarianfrom our own gardenAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat), Eggs, Milk (lactose)
Älplermagronen reimagined: mountain cheese, apple purée, crispy onions
34.00
vegetarianonly in Luzern, InterlakenAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat), Milk (lactose)
Wild mushrooms, polenta of Rhine Valley Ribelmais
38.00
Ribelmais from the St. Gallen Rhine Valley, coarsely ground the old way.
vegetariangluten-freeonly in St. GallenAllergens: Milk (lactose)
Wild mushrooms, herb dumplings, cream sauce
38.00
vegetarianonly in Zürich, Luzern, Interlaken, Locarno, GenèveAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat), Eggs, Milk (lactose), Celery
Asparagus from the Seeland, wild garlic hollandaise
39.00
vegetariangluten-freefrom our own gardenAllergens: Eggs, Milk (lactose)
Grilled summer vegetables, spelt couscous, herb yoghurt
34.00
vegetarianfrom our own gardenAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Spelt), Milk (lactose), Sesame
Winter vegetables, chestnuts, red cabbage, spätzli
36.00
vegetarianfrom our own gardenAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat), Eggs, Milk (lactose), Celery
Cardon épineux genevois AOP, gratiné
34.00
The cardoon of Plainpalais — only in winter, only in Geneva.
vegetarianonly in GenèveAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat), Milk (lactose)
Garden plate of the day
32.00
vegetarianfrom our own gardenlunch onlyAllergens: Milk (lactose), Celery

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Fish & Meat

Fish from the lake on our doorstep, meat from Switzerland. The origin is given with every dish.

Perch from Lake Zürich, herb beurre blanc
48.00
The fish from the lake on our doorstep.
Origin: Perch: Lake Zürich, Switzerland, wild-caught
gluten-freehouse specialityonly in ZürichAllergens: Fish, Milk (lactose), Sulphites
Whitefish from Lake Lucerne, herb beurre blanc
46.00
The fish from the lake on our doorstep.
Origin: Whitefish: Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, wild-caught
gluten-freehouse specialityonly in LuzernAllergens: Fish, Milk (lactose), Sulphites
Char from Lake Brienz, watercress
48.00
The fish from the lake on our doorstep.
Origin: Char: Lake Brienz, Switzerland, wild-caught
gluten-freehouse specialityonly in InterlakenAllergens: Fish, Milk (lactose), Sulphites
Lavarello del Lago Maggiore, burro alle erbe
46.00
The fish from the lake on our doorstep.
Origin: Lavarello (whitefish): Lake Maggiore, Switzerland, wild-caught
gluten-freehouse specialityonly in LocarnoAllergens: Fish, Milk (lactose), Sulphites
Filets de perche du Léman, beurre aux herbes
52.00
The fish from the lake on our doorstep.
Origin: Perch: Lake Geneva, Switzerland, wild-caught
gluten-freehouse specialityonly in GenèveAllergens: Fish, Milk (lactose), Sulphites
Whitefish from Lake Constance, herb beurre blanc
46.00
The fish from the lake on our doorstep.
Origin: Whitefish: Lake Constance, Switzerland, wild-caught
gluten-freehouse specialityonly in St. GallenAllergens: Fish, Milk (lactose), Sulphites
Zürich-style sliced veal, butter rösti
52.00
Origin: Veal: Switzerland
gluten-freeonly in ZürichAllergens: Milk (lactose), Celery, Sulphites
Lucerne Chügelipastete: veal forcemeat in puff pastry
46.00
Origin: Veal: Switzerland
only in LuzernAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat), Eggs, Milk (lactose), Celery
St. Gallen veal bratwurst, onion sauce, rösti
38.00
Origin: Veal and pork: Switzerland
gluten-freeonly in St. GallenAllergens: Milk (lactose), Celery
Brasato al Merlot, polenta ticinese
48.00
Origin: Beef: Switzerland
gluten-freeonly in LocarnoAllergens: Milk (lactose), Celery, Sulphites
Longeole, lentilles vertes, moutarde à l'ancienne
38.00
Origin: Pork: Switzerland
gluten-freeonly in GenèveAllergens: Celery, Mustard, Sulphites
Bernese Oberland lamb, herb crust, beans
58.00
Origin: Lamb: Switzerland (Bernese Oberland)
only in InterlakenAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat), Milk (lactose), Mustard
Fillet of pasture-raised beef, sage jus, root vegetables
68.00
Origin: Beef: Switzerland, pasture-raised
gluten-freeAllergens: Milk (lactose), Celery, Sulphites
Free-range corn-fed poularde, sage, mashed potato
49.00
Origin: Chicken: Switzerland, free-range
gluten-freeAllergens: Milk (lactose), Celery
Saddle of roe deer, red cabbage, spätzli, lingonberries
62.00
Origin: Roe deer: Switzerland, hunted
Allergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat), Eggs, Milk (lactose), Celery, Sulphites
Braised veal cheek, celeriac purée
54.00
Origin: Veal: Switzerland
gluten-freeAllergens: Milk (lactose), Celery, Sulphites
Fish of the day
39.00
Origin: Depends on the catch — your server will tell you where it comes from.
lunch onlyAllergens: Fish, Milk (lactose)
Meat of the day
38.00
Origin: Switzerland
lunch onlyAllergens: Milk (lactose), Celery

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Set Menus

The Business Lunch at midday; in the evening, the five-course seasonal menu and the Chef's Table.

Business Lunch, two courses
52.00
Monday to Friday. Seated, served and back out in 50 minutes.
1. 1.Starter— Garden salad with herbs and flowers, elderflower vinaigrette · Soup of the day
2. 2.Main course— Garden plate of the day · Fish of the day · Meat of the day · Risotto alla salvia, Zincarlin
lunch only
Business Lunch, three courses
64.00
Monday to Friday, with dessert or cheese.
1. 1.Starter— Garden salad with herbs and flowers, elderflower vinaigrette · Soup of the day
2. 2.Main course— Garden plate of the day · Fish of the day · Meat of the day · Risotto alla salvia, Zincarlin
3. 3.Dessert— Dessert of the day · Sorbets from the garden, three flavours · Regional cheeses, fruit bread, quince jelly
lunch only
Spring menu, five courses
118.00
Also fully vegetarian or vegan — just tell us when you book.
1. 1.A greeting from the garden— Sage leaves in tempura batter, mountain salt
2. 2.Starter— Wild garlic soup, poached egg · Cured char, cucumber, dill
3. 3.Intermediate course— Herb ravioli, ricotta, brown butter, sage · Risotto alla salvia, Zincarlin
4. 4.Main course— Asparagus from the Seeland, wild garlic hollandaise · Fillet of pasture-raised beef, sage jus, root vegetables · Free-range corn-fed poularde, sage, mashed potato · Whole roasted celeriac, hazelnut, apple, mustard seed
5. 5.Dessert— Rhubarb, yoghurt, woodruff · Sorbets from the garden, three flavours
6. Pairing— no pairing · Swiss wines, five glasses + 68.00 · alcohol-free from the garden, five glasses + 48.00
evenings
Summer menu, five courses
118.00
Also fully vegetarian or vegan — just tell us when you book.
1. 1.A greeting from the garden— Sage leaves in tempura batter, mountain salt
2. 2.Starter— Chilled cucumber soup, dill, yoghurt · Cured char, cucumber, dill
3. 3.Intermediate course— Herb ravioli, ricotta, brown butter, sage · Risotto alla salvia, Zincarlin
4. 4.Main course— Grilled summer vegetables, spelt couscous, herb yoghurt · Fillet of pasture-raised beef, sage jus, root vegetables · Free-range corn-fed poularde, sage, mashed potato · Whole roasted celeriac, hazelnut, apple, mustard seed
5. 5.Dessert— Sage panna cotta, apricot · Sorbets from the garden, three flavours
6. Pairing— no pairing · Swiss wines, five glasses + 68.00 · alcohol-free from the garden, five glasses + 48.00
evenings
Autumn menu, five courses
118.00
Also fully vegetarian or vegan — just tell us when you book.
1. 1.A greeting from the garden— Sage leaves in tempura batter, mountain salt
2. 2.Starter— Pumpkin velouté, sage butter, toasted seeds · Cured char, cucumber, dill
3. 3.Intermediate course— Herb ravioli, ricotta, brown butter, sage · Risotto alla salvia, Zincarlin
4. 4.Main course— Wild mushrooms, herb dumplings, cream sauce · Wild mushrooms, polenta of Rhine Valley Ribelmais · Fillet of pasture-raised beef, sage jus, root vegetables · Free-range corn-fed poularde, sage, mashed potato · Whole roasted celeriac, hazelnut, apple, mustard seed
5. 5.Dessert— Vermicelles: chestnut purée, meringue, cream · Sorbets from the garden, three flavours
6. Pairing— no pairing · Swiss wines, five glasses + 68.00 · alcohol-free from the garden, five glasses + 48.00
evenings
Winter menu, five courses
118.00
Also fully vegetarian or vegan — just tell us when you book.
1. 1.A greeting from the garden— Sage leaves in tempura batter, mountain salt
2. 2.Starter— Root vegetable consommé, herb pancake strips · Cured char, cucumber, dill
3. 3.Intermediate course— Herb ravioli, ricotta, brown butter, sage · Risotto alla salvia, Zincarlin
4. 4.Main course— Winter vegetables, chestnuts, red cabbage, spätzli · Fillet of pasture-raised beef, sage jus, root vegetables · Free-range corn-fed poularde, sage, mashed potato · Whole roasted celeriac, hazelnut, apple, mustard seed
5. 5.Dessert— Swiss chocolate, hazelnut, sweet cream ice cream · Sorbets from the garden, three flavours
6. Pairing— no pairing · Swiss wines, five glasses + 68.00 · alcohol-free from the garden, five glasses + 48.00
evenings
Chef's Table, seven courses
168.00
Thursday to Saturday, eight seats at the kitchen. The kitchen decides; you tell us what you don't eat.
1. 1.Seven courses from the day's harvest
2. Pairing— no pairing · Swiss wines, seven glasses + 88.00 · alcohol-free from the garden, seven glasses + 62.00
house specialityonly in Zürich, Luzern, Genèveevenings

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Cheese & Desserts

Cheese from the region, and a pâtisserie that works with herbs.

Regional cheeses, fruit bread, quince jelly
22.00
vegetarianAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat), Milk (lactose), Tree nuts (Walnuts)
Dessert of the day
14.00
vegetarianlunch onlyAllergens: Eggs, Milk (lactose)
Sage panna cotta, apricot
17.00
vegetariangluten-freehouse specialityAllergens: Milk (lactose)
Swiss chocolate, hazelnut, sweet cream ice cream
18.00
vegetariangluten-freeAllergens: Eggs, Soybeans, Milk (lactose), Tree nuts (Hazelnuts)
Vermicelles: chestnut purée, meringue, cream
16.00
vegetariangluten-freeAllergens: Eggs, Milk (lactose)
Rhubarb, yoghurt, woodruff
16.00
vegetariangluten-freefrom our own gardenAllergens: Milk (lactose)
Sorbets from the garden, three flavours
14.00
vegangluten-freefrom our own garden
Torta di pane, gelato al fiordilatte
14.00
vegetarianonly in LocarnoAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat), Eggs, Milk (lactose), Tree nuts (Almonds)
Meringues, double crème de la Gruyère
15.00
vegetariangluten-freeonly in Genève, InterlakenAllergens: Eggs, Milk (lactose)
Plums, cinnamon, sour cream ice cream
16.00
vegetarianfrom our own gardenAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat), Eggs, Milk (lactose)

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Wine

Swiss wines only, by grape and region. By the glass from 1 dl.

Räuschling, Zürichsee AOC 2024
1 dl 11.00|75 cl 79.00
only in Zürich, Luzern, St. Gallen, Interlakenfrom 16Allergens: Sulphites
Chasselas, Lavaux AOC 2024
1 dl 10.00|75 cl 72.00
from 16Allergens: Sulphites
Petite Arvine, Valais AOC 2023
1 dl 13.00|75 cl 92.00
from 16Allergens: Sulphites
Completer, Graubünden 2022
1 dl 16.00|75 cl 118.00
only in Zürich, St. Gallen, Luzernfrom 16Allergens: Sulphites
Pinot Noir, Bündner Herrschaft AOC 2022
1 dl 13.00|75 cl 96.00
from 16Allergens: Sulphites
Gamaret, Genève AOC 2023
1 dl 11.00|75 cl 78.00
only in Genève, Zürich, Luzernfrom 16Allergens: Sulphites
Merlot, Ticino DOC 2022
1 dl 12.00|75 cl 86.00
from 16Allergens: Sulphites
Cornalin, Valais AOC 2022
1 dl 14.00|75 cl 99.00
only in Genève, Interlaken, Zürichfrom 16Allergens: Sulphites
Sparkling wine Brut nature, méthode traditionnelle, Switzerland
1 dl 12.00|75 cl 85.00
from 16Allergens: Sulphites

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Garden cocktails, with and without alcohol.

Sage Spritz
16.00
Swiss sparkling wine, sage syrup from the garden, soda.
house specialityfrom 16Allergens: Sulphites
Garden Gin Tonic
19.00
Swiss gin, tonic, herbs of the day.
from 18
Alcohol-free garden cocktail
12.00
Cucumber, sage, elderflower, lemon.
vegan
Regional beer · 33 cl
7.50
from 16Allergens: Cereals (gluten) (Barley)

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Alcohol-free

Homemade lemonades, kombucha, pressed apple juice and filtered water.

Sage lemonade, homemade · 3 dl
7.50
veganhouse speciality
Kombucha from the garden · 3 dl
8.00
vegan
Pressed apple juice from Eastern Switzerland · 3 dl
6.50
vegan
Filtered water, still or sparkling · 1 l
6.00
The proceeds go to a drinking-water well in our partner village.
vegan
Gazosa al mandarino · 3,5 dl
6.50
veganonly in Locarno

Café & Deli

Coffee & Tea

Coffee from a small roastery, tea from our own garden.

Espresso
4.80
vegan
Café crème
5.20
Allergens: Milk (lactose)
Cappuccino
6.20
Allergens: Milk (lactose)
Latte macchiato
6.50
Allergens: Milk (lactose)
Tea from the garden
6.00
veganfrom our own garden
Hot chocolate
6.50
Allergens: Milk (lactose)

Café & Deli

Breakfast, bowls and cakes — eat in or take away.

Bircher muesli to the original recipe, garden berries
12.50
As Maximilian Bircher-Benner prescribed it in Zürich in 1900: plenty of apple, few oats.
vegetarianhouse specialityAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Oats), Milk (lactose), Tree nuts (Hazelnuts)
Yoghurt, granola, seasonal fruit
11.50
vegetarianAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Oats), Milk (lactose), Tree nuts (Almonds)
Sourdough bread, herb cream cheese, garden vegetables
13.50
vegetarianfrom our own gardenAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat, Rye), Milk (lactose)
Garden Bowl: spelt, roasted vegetables, hummus, seeds
18.50
veganfrom our own gardenAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Spelt), Sesame
Bowl with smoked char, potatoes, cress
22.00
Origin: Char: Switzerland (Bernese Oberland), farmed
gluten-freeAllergens: Fish, Milk (lactose), Mustard
Soup to take away · 4 dl
9.50
vegetarianfrom our own gardenAllergens: Milk (lactose), Celery
Garden vegetable quiche
9.80
vegetarianfrom our own gardenAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat), Eggs, Milk (lactose)
Sandwich: sourdough, alpine cheese, pear
11.50
vegetarianAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat), Milk (lactose), Mustard
Rüeblitorte, Swiss carrot cake
6.80
vegetarianAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat), Eggs, Tree nuts (Almonds)
Cake of the day
6.50
vegetarianAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat), Eggs, Milk (lactose)
Cinnamon roll
5.20
vegetarianAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat), Eggs, Milk (lactose)
Juice: apple, carrot, ginger · 3 dl
8.50
vegan
Garden berry smoothie · 3 dl
8.90
vegetarianAllergens: Milk (lactose)

Café & Deli

From Our Garden

Pesto, herb salt, tea and honey to take home — or by post.

Sage pesto · 180 g
14.50
vegetarianhouse specialityAllergens: Milk (lactose), Tree nuts (Hazelnuts)
Herb salt from the garden · 100 g
9.80
veganfrom our own garden
Garden tea: sage, mint, lemon verbena · 50 g
12.00
veganfrom our own garden
Honey from our gardens · 250 g
16.00
vegetarianfrom our own garden
Sourdough loaf · 500 g
7.80
veganAllergens: Cereals (gluten) (Wheat, Rye)

Prices in CHF, including 8.1 % VAT and service. Food and non-alcoholic drinks to take away are 2.6 %.

Our team is happy to tell you about allergens and intolerances. The details apply to the recipe; traces can never be ruled out entirely in a kitchen.

The origin of meat and fish is given with every dish. Wine and beer from 16, spirits from 18.

The menu

Apéritif

Sage leaves in tempura batter, mountain salt

Raw garden vegetables with herb quark

Regional cheeses, pear bread

House bread, salted butter, herb oil

Smoked whitefish rillettes, rye crackers

Starters & Soups

Beetroot tartare, horseradish, sourdough crisps

Garden salad with herbs and flowers, elderflower vinaigrette

Pumpkin velouté, sage butter, toasted seeds

Wild garlic soup, poached egg

Chilled cucumber soup, dill, yoghurt

Root vegetable consommé, herb pancake strips

Cured char, cucumber, dill

Veal tartare, egg yolk, capers, brioche

Garden tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella from the Emmental, basil

Porcini carpaccio, hazelnut, alpine cheese

Soup of the day

From the Garden

Risotto alla salvia, Zincarlin

Whole roasted celeriac, hazelnut, apple, mustard seed

Herb ravioli, ricotta, brown butter, sage

Älplermagronen reimagined: mountain cheese, apple purée, crispy onions

Wild mushrooms, polenta of Rhine Valley Ribelmais

Wild mushrooms, herb dumplings, cream sauce

Asparagus from the Seeland, wild garlic hollandaise

Grilled summer vegetables, spelt couscous, herb yoghurt

Winter vegetables, chestnuts, red cabbage, spätzli

Cardon épineux genevois AOP, gratiné

Garden plate of the day

Fish & Meat

Perch from Lake Zürich, herb beurre blanc

Whitefish from Lake Lucerne, herb beurre blanc

Char from Lake Brienz, watercress

Lavarello del Lago Maggiore, burro alle erbe

Filets de perche du Léman, beurre aux herbes

Whitefish from Lake Constance, herb beurre blanc

Zürich-style sliced veal, butter rösti

Lucerne Chügelipastete: veal forcemeat in puff pastry

St. Gallen veal bratwurst, onion sauce, rösti

Brasato al Merlot, polenta ticinese

Longeole, lentilles vertes, moutarde à l'ancienne

Bernese Oberland lamb, herb crust, beans

Fillet of pasture-raised beef, sage jus, root vegetables

Free-range corn-fed poularde, sage, mashed potato

Saddle of roe deer, red cabbage, spätzli, lingonberries

Braised veal cheek, celeriac purée

Fish of the day

Meat of the day

Set Menus

Business Lunch, two courses

Business Lunch, three courses

Spring menu, five courses

Summer menu, five courses

Autumn menu, five courses

Winter menu, five courses

Chef's Table, seven courses

Cheese & Desserts

Regional cheeses, fruit bread, quince jelly

Dessert of the day

Sage panna cotta, apricot

Swiss chocolate, hazelnut, sweet cream ice cream

Vermicelles: chestnut purée, meringue, cream

Rhubarb, yoghurt, woodruff

Sorbets from the garden, three flavours

Torta di pane, gelato al fiordilatte

Meringues, double crème de la Gruyère

Plums, cinnamon, sour cream ice cream

Wine

Räuschling, Zürichsee AOC 2024

Chasselas, Lavaux AOC 2024

Petite Arvine, Valais AOC 2023

Completer, Graubünden 2022

Pinot Noir, Bündner Herrschaft AOC 2022

Gamaret, Genève AOC 2023

Merlot, Ticino DOC 2022

Cornalin, Valais AOC 2022

Sparkling wine Brut nature, méthode traditionnelle, Switzerland

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