Wine Tasting

Visual examination The temperature of the wine The olfactory examination Taste sensations 1. Visual examination Colour The wine should be viewed against a white background or light to observe the colour and clarity. For the colour, we can use a colour chart. For example, we can say pale yellow, golden yellow, amber ... for...

Take a look at our wine tastings in Lausanne on our events calendar.If wine has been at the heart of our cultures for centuries and is anchored in our lives and in our genes, it is really since the beginning of this century that the craze and the thirst for knowledge around this natural product has really exploded. With a world that has become...

Previously reserved for the wine elites, with sommeliers at the head of the procession, wine tasting has gradually been democratized and is now a popular event for consumers. The vocabulary and gestures of the wine taster, once reserved for professionals and knowledgeable amateurs, are now used by all wine aficionados, both experts and neophytes....

Never before has the world of wine aroused so much interest among the population, professionals aside. In an increasingly connected world, where the sharing of knowledge through articles, blogs, and specialized websites has become plethoric, wine courses have the wind in their sails and are appreciated by wine lovers. Real moments of exchange to...

Nestled in the south of Catalonia, Priorat and Montsant are two very old vineyards that were in perdition at the beginning of the 1990's. Then, thanks to the impulse of a few winegrowers, these terroirs will be reborn and experience a meteoric rise to worldwide recognition. At Alfavin.ch, a wine store specialized in Italian and Spanish wines for...

Take a look at our wine tastings in Lausanne on our events calendar. Discover Italian and Spanish wines in our wine library Want to travel and discover grape varieties and wines typical of their terroirs of origin? At Alfavin.ch, a store specialized in Italian and Spanish wines for 30 years in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, you will find...

Looking for a new idea to relax and have a good time with friends? Alfavin.ch, a store specialized in Italian and Spanish wines for more than 30 years, is there to offer you a moment of conviviality around wine: transmission and sharing are the foundations, you are the actors. Discover our private tastings in the Lausanne area Wine has this magic...

Would you like to know how to taste wine, understand what the word tannin means or just appreciate what you have in your glass? Then don't hesitate any longer and find an oenology and wine tasting course to take your first steps in this fantastic world. A thousand-year-old drink that appeared in the Mediterranean basin, wine then spread to the...

Looking for an idea to thank your employees for their work, to consolidate the team spirit of your company or to invite your customers? Alfavin.ch, specialized in Italian and Spanish wines for 30 years in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, offers to organize your company event in its store in Lonay, between Morges and Lausanne. More than a...

A wine tasting, whether vertical or horizontal, is always a moment out of time, when our senses are awakened to better apprehend and understand what we have in our glass. Unique and suspended, this moment is an opportunity to share emotions, exchange ideas and take pleasure.We sometimes hear wine enthusiasts and professionals talk about vertical...

On Thursday November 16, 2023, 12 lucky wine enthusiasts took part in a Clos Mogador Verticale tasting with René Barbier Jr. The evening took place in two stages at the Vinothèque alfavin.ch in Lonay. During the first, we were able to discover the new 2021 vintages and a new project. The second stage was devoted to a vertical tasting of Clos...

Panettone is much more than just a cake: it's a symbol of Italian festivities. Among the many variations of this emblematic dessert, Poli's Panettone alla Grappa stands out for its exceptional taste. This artisanal product embodies the perfect harmony between the sweetness of the cake and the richness of its flavors. Find Poli Panettone alla...