Fonjallaz (vineyard)

Fonjallaz is a traditional winery in Epesses, Switzerland, the family business founded in 1552. ^[1]

IndustryWinery

Founded1552

HeadquartersRuelle du Petit-Crêt 1,

CH - 1098 Epesses, canton of Vaud

,

Switzerland

Key people

Patrick Fonjallaz

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Fonjallaz

Industry	Winery
Founded	1552
Headquarters	Ruelle du Petit-Crêt 1, CH - 1098 Epesses, canton of Vaud , Switzerland
Key people	Patrick Fonjallaz
Website	www.patrick-fonjallaz.ch/en

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The basic facts: ^[2]

• The region was used for the wine production from 12th century, when Bishop of Lausanne gave uncultivated soil to Cistercian monks.
• In 1552, the Fonjallaz family started the viticulture tradition.
• Today the winery is managed by Patrick Fonjallaz in the 12th family generation.
• The vineyard area is about 34 hectares and the slope is 30-50 percent.