Portrait of Remo Giauque
i. Biography
Remo Giauque works the wines of Giauque Weinbau in Ligerz through continuity, not reinvention. As the fourth generation to take responsibility for the winery in 2007, he carries a family estate forward with the steady discipline the vineyard requires. The job is defined by inheritance, but it is held together by daily attention to the site and the work it asks for.
The Climb
Today, Remo Giauque is owner and winemaker of Giauque Weinbau since 2006. The move into that role reflects a gradual deepening of responsibility at the estate, built on inherited knowledge and the routine labor of running a family winery. As the fourth generation to take responsibility for the house in 2007, he works within a lineage that gives the position its weight.
Today
His current work remains centered on Giauque Weinbau, where the vineyard sets the terms of the cellar. The focus is local and exacting: stay close to the source, read the estate closely, and let consistency shape the wines. In Remo Giauque’s hands, the work is less about range than about holding a clear line from site to bottle.
Career - Owner, Giauque Weinbau, Ligerz, Switzerland (2006–present) - Winemaker, Giauque Weinbau, Ligerz, Switzerland
Signature
Remo's signature wines include Kirchwein Chasselas, Kirchwein Pinot Noir, Hinter der Kirche, and Kronos. Together, they show the estate’s range and the way place names carry both tradition and identity. The list points to a winemaking approach rooted in site and repetition, with each wine marking a specific line within the house style.
In Their Words “With great joy, we were able to accept the title of Berner Winzer des Jahres 2024.”
Recognition
Remo's honors include Berner Winzer, Berner Winzerin des Jahres 2023 (2023). In 2023, he received the title Berner Winzerin des Jahres 2023, followed by Berner Winzer des Jahres 2024 in 2024. The pair of awards places his work in regional view across two consecutive years.
FAQ What is Remo Giauque's current role? Remo Giauque is Winemaker. What recognition has Remo Giauque received? Berner Winzer, Berner Winzerin des Jahres 2023 (2023).
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