The Swiss are drinking more wine, much of it produced at home

The Swiss are among the biggest wine consumers in Europe. Figures from the Federal Agriculture Office show that in 2010 they drank 280 million litres, 1.7% more than the previous year. Home produced wines are still among the favourites. (SF/swissinfo.ch)

This content was published on April 28, 2011 - 17:19

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