Vineyards and wine

Wine is produced in Liechtenstein's Principality. With mountain slopes facing southwest, calcareous soils, and an average of 1,500 hours of sunshine a year, the nation boasts a climate that is perfect for the growth of wine. The foehn, a hot, dry wind that blows in the summertime and is helpful to growers since it has a sweetening impact. Just over two thousand years ago, vine cultivation was practiced in Liechtenstein.

Liechtenstein has approximately 100 winemakers that produce red and white wines, and despite the little area of the nation, they can produce a wide range of wines. This means that there is around one winery for every 383 people. Liechtenstein is a member of both the international AOC classification and the European wine quality system.

Today, Chardonnay, Riesling x Sylvaner, and Gewürztraminer are the most consumed white wines, while Blauburgunder, Zweigelt, and Blaufränkisch are the most often made red wines. Wine tasting sites can be found across the nation. The Prince of Liechtenstein Winery is a winery close to the city where you may visit the grounds and, of course, sample the wine. Near the town of Eschen is Weinbrau, another well-known winery.