The Ollon wine-producing district
With southern exposure, in the foothills of the Alps, the wine-producing district of Ollon, located entirely on hillsides, enjoys a warm dry climate, influenced by the "foehn" (a warm dry strong wind).
Artisans Vignerons d'Ollon
rue Demesse
1867 Ollon
Tel. +41 (0)24 499 25 50
Fax +41 (0)24 499 24 48
info@avollon.ch
www.avollon.ch
rue Demesse
1867 Ollon
Tel. +41 (0)24 499 25 50
Fax +41 (0)24 499 24 48
info@avollon.ch
www.avollon.ch
The soil, very rocky and not very deep, is characterised by a high gypsum content. There are five distinctive production zones located in Antagnes, La Roche, Sus-Village, Verschiez and St. Triphon. The wine-growing district of the Association consists of 37 hectares of Chasselas, 0.5 hectare of white specialty grapes, 4.75 hectares of Pinot Noir, 4.75 hectares of Gamay and one hectare of red specialty grapes.
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Guided tours of the cellars can be arranged by reservation with the Association Viticole d'Ollon (Wine Growers Association of Ollon), 48 hours in advance.
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