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    Luzius Büsch

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    Portrait of Luzius Büsch

    Portrait of Luzius Büsch

    i. Biography

    Kellermeister (cellar master) at Büsch Weine in Maienfeld, Luzius Büsch keeps the work close to the vines, the press, and the cellar. The throughline is family learning, then labor, then bottles made for customers, friends, the household, and anyone who wants to taste the wines later.

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    At a Glance - Current role: Kellermeister (cellar master) at Büsch Weine. - “From my parents, I learned everything about wine.” - “In our wine there is passion, hard work, and a lot of winemaking skill.” - “We care for the vines, harvest, and press the wine for our customers, friends, ourselves, and everyone who would like to taste our wines in the future.” - On a key variety, he says: “Pinot Gris is a Pinot family grape. A mild, smoky wine and one of our specialties.”

    Signature

    Luzius's signature wines include Pinot-Gris, Blauburgunder-Federweiss, Riesling-Silvaner, Blauburgunder, and Blauburgunder Barrique.

    In Their Words “We care for the vines, harvest, and press the wine for our customers, friends, ourselves, and everyone who would like to taste our wines in the future.” “Pinot Gris is a Pinot family grape. A mild, smoky wine and one of our specialties.”

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    FAQ

    Asked of Luzius

    • What is Luzius Büsch known for?

      He is known for his cellar-master work and for naming Pinot Gris as one of his specialties.

    • Where does Luzius Büsch work?

      He works at Büsch Weine in Maienfeld.

    • Who is Luzius Büsch?

      He is a winemaker whose own words connect family teaching, vine care, harvesting, pressing, and cellar skill.

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