Markus Stäger

Alpine Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Switzerland's cool Graubünden.

Markus Stäger produces wines in Graubünden, Switzerland's easternmost wine region, where Alpine terrain and continental climate shape distinctive expressions of cool-climate varieties. The winery's portfolio centers on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay—grapes that thrive in Graubünden's demanding conditions. The Barrique Pinot Noir and Maienfelder Pinot Noir demonstrate the region's capacity for structured, mineral-driven reds, while the Chardonnay reflects the precision characteristic of Swiss viticulture at elevation. These wines have been assessed by Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, Decanter, and Falstaff. Graubünden's fragmented vineyard landscape and cool growing season produce wines marked by acidity and elegance rather than ripeness—a signature that defines the region's identity and Stäger's work within it.