Autumn is, after all, "the season of appetite.
Chestnuts, mushrooms, apples, pumpkins... This is the season in Japan when many delicious foods are harvested and tables become more colorful.
And in Switzerland, where I live, you can also enjoy the unique taste of this time of year.
Wine in Switzerland? Actually, it's very close to home.
I recently helped a friend of mine harvest grapes called "Vendanges" at his vineyard.
Wine in Switzerland? Some people may be surprised to learn that wine is actually very popular in Switzerland.
Especially along Lake Geneva. Lavaux Region The vineyards of the "Vineyards of the Alps" are registered as a World Heritage site, and the view of the lake and the Alps in the background is truly spectacular.
Vendanges proceeding by hand
Because the vineyards in Switzerland are spread out on slopes, harvesting is basically all done by hand.
Each cluster is carefully picked and placed in a yellow or orange case.
When the cases are full, the grapes are carried on backpacks called "grape backpacks," which carry the heavy grapes on their backs to the truck.
This is a lot of hard work, but when everyone pulls together, it strangely turns into a pleasant memory.
Taste the Chasselas
This time, my friend is growing a grape for white wine, a typical Swiss grape. ChasselasThe following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.
Picking it up while harvesting, you will find a fresh and refreshing sweetness that will fill your mouth.
Its delicate flavor is perfect for the Swiss table when made into wine.
Swiss wine is a precious commodity that is mostly consumed domestically due to its small production. It is rarely seen outside of the country.
Autumn Time to Celebrate the Harvest
Once the Vendanges are over, the various regions go into celebration mode.
Fireworks go off, music blares, and people toast with a glass of local wine in hand.
This time of sharing the bounty of the earth was truly a symbolic moment of the "harvest season.
Summary - Fall is a season of food and connection
🍇 Autumn is not only a time to "eat," but also a time to feel deeply connected to nature and people.
If you have a chance to visit Switzerland, be sure to stroll through the vineyards and enjoy the local Swiss wines that can only be tasted locally.
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