THE EXPOVINA SWAN TASTING BAR
For the second time in a row, a ferry will be waiting at Bürkliplatz for the Expovina. On the "Swan", 17 exhibitors present their best wines from all over the world. Guest regions and trends will also be presented at the longest Swan Wine Tasting Bar on a ship and we also have a surprise for you on the upper deck in the Captain's Lounge.
GUEST REGIONS
Host regions 2025
- Les Crémants du Luxembourg - Around 15 winegrowers are bringing their crémants to Expovina for the first time and exclusively.
Location: MS Helvetia, main deck on the right.
- Danube Wines (Serbia) - Premiere at Expovina with award-winning best-of wines, presented by Myvinodeal and Mojevino.
Location: MS Säntis, upper deck.
- Adriatic Wines (Croatia) - Unique and only represented in the first week, presented by Adriatic Terroir.
Location: MS Säntis.
PROGRAM 2025
This year, guest regions and trend product providers will be presenting themselves at the Swan Tasting Bar and in Masterclasses.
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All
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VAUD WINES
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BOTTEGA DEL VINO
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WINE MOOD
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VINUM VINI PORTUGAL
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LAKE ZURICH
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NEZ NOIR
Swiss Wine Vaud
30.10 - 02.11.2025
Swiss Wine Vaud, Excellente & Innovation (by Changins)
OUR CHAMPIONS ARE HERE. DISCOVER OUR SELECTED TOP WINES FOR 2025.
At the Sélection des Vins Vaud 2025, 70 tasters came together to evaluate 624 wines – white, red, rosé, sparkling and sweet. At this tasting, 116 wines were awarded a gold medal and 70 received silver. In addition, two special prizes were awarded: the Trophée Bio and the Trophée Master. The Sélection des Vins Vaudois 2025 thus showcases the full splendour and diversity of the six wine regions of Vaud.
For this tasting, we have selected ‘The very, very, very best of Vaud’, namely the winners in each category.
Discover our 12 champions for 2025: bottle after bottle, a hit!
For those with a taste for innovation, the School of Viticulture and Oenology in Changins will present its innovations and give an insight into a possible future for viticulture. You can taste sparkling NoLow wines that will awaken your senses. Don't miss this unique experience.
Two exclusive masterclasses will take place on MS Rosenstadt: Discover the exciting world of Vaud sparkling wines or embark on a journey into the innovative world of NoLow Wine.
- VOLLES AROMA – WENIG ALKOHOL? CHANGINS INNOVATION LAB, am 30.10.2025, 17:30 - 18:30 Uhr
- PERLEN IM GLAS – SPARKLING (BUBBLES) BY SWISS WINE VAUD, am 31.10.2025, 15:30 - 16:30 Uhr
Bottega del Vino
03.11. - 05.11.2025
Colori e sapori autoctoni del sud.
Italy again?
Haven't there been enough merchants selling the supposedly unique "authentic" wines from the south for a long time? Isn't it getting a bit monotonous?
The Bottega del Vino can't work miracles either - but it sets different accents. And that makes all the difference.
Eight winegrowers present their wines: from sunny Ticino and from Italy. All of them are small, sometimes tiny businesses that deliberately avoid the usual pigeonholes of their regions.
- Etna by Michele (Pietradolce, Sicilia) - surprisingly different
- Faro by Gianfranco and Andrea (Casematte, Sicilia) - unconventional
- Greco by Antonella (Antonella Lombardo, Calabria) - almost unknown
- Primitivo from MarrubiuM (Azienda Le Fabriche, Puglia) - just not "the typical" Primitivo
- Perhaps the best Shiraz in Italy (Maestà di Santa Luce, Toscana)
- A pearl: the Rebola from Rimini by Riccardo, Mister Rebola (Franco Galli, Romagna)
- A real discovery: the Erbaluce from Luca (Luca Leggero, Piemonte)
- And last but not least... the other world, the "shock" from Ticino: the three rebels from Castel San Pietro - Tenuta Villa Castello. Simply cool!
That's what we call variety. Let us surprise you!
Wine Mood
06.11. - 08.11.2025
Wine Mood - Taste. Feel. Italy.
Immerse yourself in the world of Italian wines - from the sunny hills of Tuscany to the vineyards on the volcano Etna. Wine Mood presents a selection of the best Italian wines and exciting new discoveries in Zurich. Each wine tells a story of passion, terroir and culture. Discover the full diversity of Italy with us - authentic, full of character and full of emotion.
Learn more about Etna DOC wines with Wine Mood's masterclass on the MS Rosenstadt:
THE POWER OF THE VOLCANO – ETNA DOC TASTING, 8 November 2025, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
VINUM & Vini Portugal
09.11. - 10.11.2025
Exploring Portugal's Wine Diversity
At this year's Expovina, the Swan Tasting Bar offers a unique opportunity to discover the richness and diversity of Portuguese wines. Three leading producers present an exceptional selection from some of Portugal's most renowned regions.
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Aveleda - Vinho Verde & Douro: From the fresh and vibrant Vinho Verde region to the iconic Douro Valley, Aveleda showcases wines that reflect both elegance and tradition. Expect lively, crisp whites from the north alongside structured, characterful reds from one of the world's oldest demarcated wine regions.
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Cas' Amaro - Lisbon, Dão & Vinho Verde: Casa Amaro brings a multi-regional portfolio highlighting three distinctive terroirs: the Atlantic influence of Lisbon, the refined balance and minerality of Dão, and the freshness and aromatic expression of Vinho Verde. A perfect chance to taste the diversity within one producer.
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Herdade dos Grous - Alentejo: From the rolling plains of the Alentejo, Herdade dos Grous presents wines of depth, intensity, and elegance. Known for their full-bodied reds and expressive whites, they capture the warmth and richness of Portugal's sunniest region.
Join us at the Swan Tasting Bar and let these producers guide you through Portugal's landscapes in a glass - from the Atlantic coast to the Douro Valley and the Alentejo plains.
Join VINUM's Masterclass on the ship MS Rosenstadt:
PORTUGAL IM GLAS – WEINE MIT SEELE, 09.11.2025, 17:30 - 18:30
Swiss Wine Connection
11.11.2025
Wine favorites from Lake Zurich
As a "Lake Zurich neighbor", the event agency Swiss Wine Connection, which is based in the city of Zurich, gives the wines on its doorstep a special place and offers the winegrowers from Lake Zurich another platform for an appearanceafter the SWISS WINE TASTING. What better venue than the Swan Tasting Bar on the Expovina ferry "Schwan"?
At the Swan Tasting Bar, professional sommelières and sommeliers present their personal favorites among the previously blind-tasted Lake Zurich wines from a dozen top winegrowers from the cantons of Zurich, St. Gallen and Schwyz. Convince yourself of the quality and variety of wines from the up-and-coming, cross-cantonal wine-growing region of Lake Zurich!
Domaine Rouvinez
12.11. - 13.11.2025
Nez Noir.
The name Nez Noir comes from the flock of sheep of the same name and reflects the commitment to sustainable viticulture in Valais.
Nez Noir Rouge
combines aromas of black fruits such as cherry and blackberry with spicy and woody nuances.
Nez Noir Rosé
is fresh and light and exudes aromas of wild forest berries accompanied by exotic notes.
Nez Noir Petite Arvine
is characterized by its freshness and elegance and offers aromas of citrus fruits, peach and apricot.
A sheep so sweet The Upper Valais Nez Noir sheep is a native breed that originates 100% from the Valais. For a long time it was endangered, but since the British named it the "Cutest Sheep in the World", it has experienced a resurgence.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Petite Arvine with the masterclass on the MS Rosenstadt:
PETITE ARVINE CHÂTEAU LICHTEN, DIVA ASSOLUTA, 10 November 2025, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
GUEST REGIONS & TRENDS
SWAN TASTING BAR
This year, host regions and trend product providers will be presenting themselves at the Swan Tasting Bar, on the club ship and in master classes.
- From 31.10.-14.11.24
Thu 31.10 - Sat 2.11.24
ACTIVITIES
- Swan Tasting Bar
- Masterclasses all levels
- Numerous exhibitors from Vaud
SURPRISE VAUDOISE - Authentic, Natural, Unforgettable
Discover 14 exquisite single-varietal wines from Vaud, accompanied by winegrowers who are experts in natural and organic wines.
Sun 3.11. (until 19.00)
- Swan Tasting Bar
BAR AUX BULLES - SWISS WINE CONNECTION presents sparkling wines from the workshop of young Swiss winemakers
Swiss Wine Connection, known for the annual Swiss Wine Tasting at the Kunsthaus Zurich, is a guest at Expovina in the Swan Tasting Bar and presents exclusive trouvailles from Swiss wine production. The Swiss Wine Tasting offers wine experts and wine lovers the opportunity to get to know top wines from the Swiss elite - true works of art that appeal to all the senses.
ACTIVITIES
- Swan Tasting Bar
- Klubschiff Event (private event)
BOOKING
LA DOLCE VITA - 50 EXCLUSIVE WINERIES
Experience pure dolce vita italiana: Flaschenpost is delighted to bring 50 new winegrowers from Italy to Switzerland in cooperation with the Italian Trade Agency. They can be tasted live for the first time at the Expovina Wine Ships 2024 fall fair.
ACTIVITIES
- Swan Tasting Bar (Ribera del Duero)
- Masterclasses (Rueda and Ribera del Duero)
- Rueda Night Club Ship
BOOKING
RIBERA DEL DUERO - Created to inspire
OLÉ RUEDA - Fresh, lively, unforgettable
Experience the Ribera del Duero wines from Spain at the Swan Tasting Bar, presented by Casa del Vino. Look forward to masterclasses (Rueda and Ribera del Duero) and a Rueda Night, organized by Rueda Switzerland - perfect for wine lovers of all levels of knowledge.
Mon 4.11. - Tue 5.11.
- Swan Tasting Bar
- Exhibitor
Dégustation spécialités valaisannes - Valais specialties
Our gourmet experts at Caves Fin Bec share excellent sparkling wines, rare honey wine and the most Swiss vermouths of all time with you.
Experience 10 Valais rarities at the Swan Tasting Bar. Look forward to a special and exciting tasting!
TUES 12.11. - THU 14.11.
ACTIVITIES
- Swan Tasting Bar
- Masterclasses all levels
- Numerous exhibitors from Vaud
SURPRISE VAUDOISE - Authentic, Natural, Unforgettable
Discover 14 exquisite single-varietal wines from Vaud, accompanied by winegrowers who are experts in natural and organic wines.
PARTNER - WEINSCHIFFE 2025
Herzlichen Dank - Merci - Grazie - Thank you
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