Terreni alla Maggia

Falling in love with nature

The Terreni alla Maggia AG farm was founded in 1930 and covers about 150 hectares of integrated and sustainable agriculture in one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Switzerland. Everything is cultivated with respect for the landscape.

The winegrowers of Terreni alla Maggia take scrupulous care of their vineyards, treating them with love and the utmost care so that they can harvest high quality grapes every year. The resulting aromas reflect the pure drinking pleasure of Ticino. Terreni alla Maggia produces a representative selection of wines on 10.5 hectares of vineyards. The selection ranges from the traditional Merlot to Bondola to the highly sought-after barrique-aged wines, skilfully selected by the winemaker. Terreni alla Maggia has been selected by the prestigious wine guide GaultMillau as one of the 150 best Swiss wine producers. The Enoteca Alimentare is a lovely shop in Ascona open every day where you can buy various products from the company: wine, spirits, flour and much more.

Terreni alla Maggia SA

Via Muraccio 111

6612 Ascona

Locarnese

terraallamaggia.ch

T. +41 91 792 33 11

info@terreniallamaggia.ch

OPENING HOURS FOOD ENOTTAGE:
Monday-Friday: 09.00-12.30 and 13.30-18.00
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 - 15:00

VISITS AND TASTINGS:
All year round by appointment

A visit to the Terreni alla Maggia SA farm in Ascona is always a good idea. Fruit, maize for polenta, wheat pasta and, of course, wine and spirits have been going strong here for years, with numerous awards in recent years.

Whether Merlot, Kerner or Bondola - some of our vines have been harvested beautifully for 90 years.

Ascona Riserva
Merlot Ticino DOC Barrique

Grape variety
Merlot 100% selection

Vinification
Manual harvesting with high sugar content 100oe grapes at the end of September, traditional vinification with long maceration on the skins (3 weeks) in stainless steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation and ageing in new French oak barriques for 24 months.
Alcohol content
13.5°
Serving temperature
18-20° C
Recommended ageing
10-15 years after harvest
Awards
3rd place at the Merlot Trophy in Falstaff 2022
Deep ruby red colour with violet reflections. Intense and complex bouquet, in which the fruity notes of small red fruits, cherries and jam well fused with spicy notes of vanilla, cocoa and roasted fruit excel Fine and elegant flavour, spicy notes well fused with the fruity hints, ripe tannins, enveloping and warm with good persistence and balanced.
Fine Italian and French cuisine

Melodia
Ticino DOC Rosso

Grape variety
Merlot/Cabernet-Sauvignon/Cabernet-Franc
Vinification
manual harvesting of the grapes in the third week of September, separate vinification of the individual grape varieties with lengthy maceration on the marc in stainless steel tanks, followed by ageing of the blend for 12 months in second and third passage French oak barriques
Alcohol content
13°
Serving Temperature
18° C
Recommended ageing
5 years after harvest
Bright, lively red colour with ruby highlights. Aroma of jam and berries, herbaceous hints and spicy notes with nuances of liquorice and black pepper. Good structure on the palate with fruity hints, elegant and soft tannins, good persistence and length.
Traditional Swiss, Asian cuisine

Kerner
Ticino DOC Kerner

Grape variety
Kerner 100%

Vinification
Manual harvest with high alcohol content, destemming and immediate separation of the must from the marc, followed by temperature-controlled fermentation in steel barrels
Alcohol content
12°
Serving temperature
12° C
Recommended ageing
2 years after harvest
Straw yellow colour with greenish hues. On the nose, strong fruity notes: white peach, citrus fruit and lemon jam. Light notes of green apple. In the mouth it is elegant and harmonious, typical on the palate with good aromatic intensity.
Aperitifs, starters, asparagus, fish, poultry, mature cheeses

Giubileo
Ticino DOC Merlot

Grape variety
Merlot 100%

Vinification
Harvested by hand with grapes harvested at the right ripeness, traditional vinification with long maceration in stainless steel tanks, followed by ageing for 12 months in second-passage French barriques
Alcohol content
13°
Serving temperature
18-20° C
Recommended ageing
5 years after harvest
Awards
Decanter Silver Medal 2021
Intense ruby red colour Bouquet of small red fruits and cherries, spicy, with balsamic and vanilla hints. On the palate fine and elegant, fruity, with tannins present and well balanced, soft and enveloping with a long and persistent finish.
Italian cuisine, pasta, meat dishes, game, mature cheeses

Visits and Tastings

The visit provides an up-close and authentic experience of farming. Stroll past the fields, past picturesque vineyards and discover the wine cellars. During a tasting, you will learn in detail about the production and taste the specialities of Terreni alla Maggia. The tasting is accompanied by a snack.

WINE CELLAR TOUR WITH TASTING AND SNACK

Duration of visit/tasting: approx. 2 hours
Conditions: a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 participants
Period: on request, all year round
Price per person: CHF 23.00/CHF 29.00 depending on the desired snack
Spoken languages I/D/F/E
Accessibility: the wine shop is also accessible by wheelchair.