{"id":99822,"date":"2026-03-07T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/dodas-twelve-canton-ticino-wineries-unite-for-ticino-merlot\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T00:52:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T22:52:33","slug":"dodas-twelve-canton-ticino-wineries-unite-for-ticino-merlot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/en\/dodas-twelve-canton-ticino-wineries-unite-for-ticino-merlot\/","title":{"rendered":"Dodas: twelve Canton Ticino wineries unite for Ticino Merlot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-ai-summarize yoast-ai-summarize\"><h6>IN BREVE<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list yoast-ai-summarize-list\">\n<li>Dodas is an initiative bringing together twelve wineries from Canton Ticino to promote Merlot, a symbol of Swiss winemaking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The association aims to showcase the diversity of Ticino terroirs and strengthen collaboration between producers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each winery presents Merlot according to its own interpretation, highlighting the unique identity of the producer and the territory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The project aims to tell the story of the plurality of Ticino wines, which are capable of competing internationally with this grape variety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dodas promotes a collective narrative of Merlot, combining experience, tradition, and innovation among producers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\r\n<div class=\"align wp-block-bssb-social-share\" id=\"bssbSocialShare-1\" data-attributes=\"{&quot;socials&quot;:[{&quot;networkType&quot;:&quot;socialNetworks&quot;,&quot;network&quot;:&quot;facebook&quot;,&quot;isUpIcon&quot;:false,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;class&quot;:&quot;fab fa-facebook-f&quot;,&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#1877f2&quot;},&quot;upIcon&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:null,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}},{&quot;networkType&quot;:&quot;socialNetworks&quot;,&quot;network&quot;:&quot;linkedin&quot;,&quot;isUpIcon&quot;:false,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;class&quot;:&quot;fab fa-linkedin-in&quot;,&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#0a66c2&quot;},&quot;upIcon&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:null,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}},{&quot;networkType&quot;:&quot;mobileMessenger&quot;,&quot;network&quot;:&quot;whatsapp&quot;,&quot;isUpIcon&quot;:false,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;class&quot;:&quot;fab fa-whatsapp&quot;,&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#25d366&quot;},&quot;upIcon&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:null,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}}],&quot;align&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;theme&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;background&quot;:{&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#0000&quot;},&quot;size&quot;:&quot;28px&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;14px&quot;,&quot;padding&quot;:&quot;10px&quot;,&quot;margin&quot;:&quot;10px&quot;,&quot;border&quot;:{&quot;radius&quot;:&quot;50%&quot;},&quot;shadow&quot;:[],&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;row&quot;}\">\r\n\t<div class=\"bssbStyle\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<ul class=\"bssbSocialShare\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<li class=\"icon icon-0\" data-social=\"facebook\" \t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-facebook-f\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<li class=\"icon icon-1\" data-social=\"linkedin\" \t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-linkedin-in\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<li class=\"icon icon-2\" data-social=\"whatsapp\" \t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dosas<\/strong>. Meaning <em>Twelve<\/em>, in the Ticino dialect. <strong>Twelve wineries from Canton Ticino<\/strong> join forces to promote one of the symbols of Swiss winemaking: <strong>Ticino Merlot<\/strong>. The association brings together twelve independent producers with the goal of telling the story, through their wines, of the <strong>diversity of Ticino terroirs<\/strong> and the stylistic richness of this grape variety.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative stems from a shared desire to collaborate and jointly promote <strong>Merlot del Ticino<\/strong>. A grape variety that represents <strong>76% of the canton&#8217;s vineyard area<\/strong> and has formed the heart of local viticulture <strong>for over a century<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dodas association brings together <strong>family-run wineries<\/strong>, often involved in all stages of production. From vineyard cultivation to winemaking and wine marketing. The goal is to show how the same grape variety can express <strong>different identities depending on the soil, microclimate, and enological choices<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-a81a747f\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>DODAS AND THE PROMOTION OF TICINO MERLOT<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dodas project was born with the idea of <strong>presenting Ticino Merlot through twelve different interpretations<\/strong>, each linked to the producer&#8217;s personality and the territory of origin. In a complex market phase for wine, the initiative also aims to strengthen the spirit of collaboration between winemakers and more effectively communicate the identity of Merlot del Ticino. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The philosophy is simple: <strong>unite expertise and visions<\/strong> to promote a common heritage. The producers involved share a craft approach to viticulture and winemaking and intend to showcase the plurality of the canton&#8217;s territories, from <strong>Sopraceneri<\/strong>, characterized by granitic soils and a cooler climate, to <strong>Sottoceneri<\/strong>, where the vineyards find milder and sunnier conditions. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result is a <strong>collective narrative of Ticino Merlot<\/strong>, capable of highlighting how a single grape variety can generate wines that are very different from each other in style, structure, and aromatic expression.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-uagb-image-gallery uagb-block-fb7c4dcd     \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery spectra-image-gallery__layout--carousel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-slick-carousel uagb-block-fb7c4dcd\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"spectra-image-gallery__media-wrapper\" 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32.75 0 45.25C304.4 412.9 296.2 416 288 416s-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375L160 301.3L54.63 406.6C48.38 412.9 40.19 416 32 416S15.63 412.9 9.375 406.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25l105.4-105.4L9.375 150.6c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L160 210.8l105.4-105.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-105.4 105.4L310.6 361.4z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-2ab7119f\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>THE TWELVE WINERIES THAT MAKE UP DODAS<\/strong> and promote Ticino Merlot<\/h5><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The association brings together twelve wine-producing entities distributed across the Canton Ticino territory:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Azienda Mond\u00f2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cantina Hauser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cantina Monti<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cantina Pelossi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cantina Settemaggio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fawino<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hubervini<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kopp von der Crone Visini<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moncucchetto<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tenuta Castello di Morcote<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tenuta San Giorgio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Z\u00fcndel Azienda Agricola<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are companies united by limited production and a strong territorial identity, often linked to hillside vineyards and artisanal viticulture practices.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-e276b9c5\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">TICINO MERLOT FROM TWELVE <strong>FAMILY-RUN WINERIES<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of the wineries involved are family businesses that have operated for generations in the Ticino wine scene. <strong>Azienda Mond\u00f2<\/strong>, <strong>Cantina Monti<\/strong>, and <strong>Cantina Pelossi<\/strong> represent examples of companies rooted in the territory and focused on promoting local vineyards. <strong>Cantina Hauser<\/strong> and <strong>Cantina Settemaggio<\/strong> carry out artisanal-scale production, with a strong focus on grape quality and careful winemaking.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the best-known entities is <strong>Kopp von der Crone Visini<\/strong>, a Sottoceneri winery with long experience in producing Merlot with territorial character. Alongside it are entities like <strong>Moncucchetto<\/strong>, located on the hills of Lugano, and <strong>Tenuta Castello di Morcote<\/strong>, which cultivates vineyards overlooking Lake Lugano. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The network is completed by companies such as <strong>Tenuta San Giorgio<\/strong>, <strong>Hubervini<\/strong>, <strong>Fawino<\/strong>, and <strong>Z\u00fcndel Azienda Agricola<\/strong>, all committed to promoting Ticino vineyards through targeted and often small-scale production.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links yoast-seo-related-links\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/svizzera-enotecario-aggredisce-chi-compra-vino-estero-spot-crisi-viticoltura-vallese-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Switzerland: wine merchant attacks those who buy foreign wine (video)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/tour-del-vino-svizzera-le-cantine-del-vallese-vaud-canton-ginevra-bianchi-rossi-biodinamici-migliori-assaggi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wine tour in Switzerland: among the wineries of Valais, Vaud, and Canton Geneva. Whites, reds, and biodynamics: the best tastings <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/tignanello-e-sassicaia-falsi-in-svizzera-senza-pagare-l-iva-pizzicato-esportatore-italiano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fake Tignanello and Sassicaia in Switzerland without VAT: Italian exporter caught<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/se-ami-pinot-nero-diolinoir-vitigno-svizzera-valais-kreuzritter-kellerei\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">If you love Pinot Noir you must taste Diolinoir, a cross created in Switzerland<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/il-consorzio-del-primitivo-di-manduria-blocca-falsi-in-svizzera-sud-africa-e-italia\/\">The Primitivo di Manduria Consortium blocks fakes in Switzerland, South Africa, and Italy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-47da8535\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>A NEW NETWORK TO TELL THE STORY OF TICINO MERLOT<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Dodas, Ticino producers intend to <strong>strengthen the collective narrative of Merlot<\/strong>, a grape variety introduced to Canton Ticino at the beginning of the twentieth century after the phylloxera crisis and which has over time become the symbol of local viticulture.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, Merlot del Ticino is considered one of the most identifying expressions of Swiss wine, capable of <strong>competing in international competitions<\/strong> and representing the territory also through modern interpretations, such as Merlot vinified as white or ros\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through Dodas, twelve winemakers choose to pool their experience to <strong>tell the story of this grape variety from different perspectives<\/strong>. A project that combines territorial identity, collaboration between producers, and international promotion of Ticino Merlot. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-winemag-it-davide-bortone-wine-magazine-italiano-guida-vini-wine-news wp-block-embed-winemag-it-davide-bortone-wine-magazine-italiano-guida-vini-wine-news\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"LJ4rzafvVD\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/tour-del-vino-svizzera-le-cantine-del-vallese-vaud-canton-ginevra-bianchi-rossi-biodinamici-migliori-assaggi\/\">Tour del vino in Svizzera: tra le cantine del Vallese, Vaud e canton Ginevra. Bianchi, rossi e biodinamici: i migliori assaggi<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cTour del vino in Svizzera: tra le cantine del Vallese, Vaud e canton Ginevra. Bianchi, rossi e biodinamici: i migliori assaggi\u201d \u2014 Winemag.it - Davide Bortone: wine magazine italiano, guida vini, wine news\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/tour-del-vino-svizzera-le-cantine-del-vallese-vaud-canton-ginevra-bianchi-rossi-biodinamici-migliori-assaggi\/embed\/#?secret=7tLcogSu7B#?secret=LJ4rzafvVD\" data-secret=\"LJ4rzafvVD\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab uag-hide-mob wp-block-paragraph\">Dodas: twelve Canton Ticino wineries unite for Ticino Merlot. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swisswine.com\/it\/regioni-vinicole-svizzere\/vino-ticino\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.swisswine.com\/en\/swiss-wine-regions\/ticino-wine<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dosas. Meaning Twelve, in the Ticino dialect. Twelve wineries from Canton Ticino join forces to promote one of the symbols of Swiss winemaking: Ticino Merlot. 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