History and Geography
In the eastern part of Switzerland, close to the border with Liechtenstein, lies the wine town of Fläsch in the canton of Graubünden. Here, in the alpine landscape of Bündner Herrschaft, you will find Weingut Familie Hansruedi Adank, which is today considered among the most prominent producers in the area. The estate has its roots in a classic farm but was converted to wine production by Hansruedi Adank in 1984. Since 1988, the entire production has been vinified and bottled on the estate.
The Family
Rezia and Hansruedi have built up the winery and continue to work in the vineyard with great experience and a long-standing focus on selections of pinot noir. Their son Patrick Adank represents the next generation and today plays a central role in the house's development. After his education in Geisenheim and Dijon, he gained experience with some of the most influential producers in Burgundy, including Sylvain Cathiard in Vosne-Romanée and Etienne Sauzet in Puligny-Montrachet, as well as working with Fromm in New Zealand and Bérêche in Champagne. He has also been with Klaus-Peter Keller in Rheinhessen.
Since 2018, he has been a clear driving force with a strong focus on creating wines with depth, elegance, complexity, and great aging potential - always based on Fläsch's terroir.
Geology and Terroir
The vineyards around Fläsch are located on slopes with great variation in soil and exposure. Limestone-rich soils with clay and slate inclusions contribute to the wine's structure and minerality, while the altitude and temperature differences between day and night ensure freshness.
The Föhn wind from the Alps helps complete the ripening, while cool mountain breezes in the evening preserve the acidity. This results in wines with both ripe fruit and vibrancy.
Philosophy
At Adank, they work according to the principle of "controlled non-intervention." Quality is created in the vineyard, while work in the cellar is characterized by a gentle approach.
Time plays a central role in both decisions and the wine's development, and sustainability is a natural part of the work with a focus on living and biodiverse terroir.
Work in Vineyard and Cellar
The work follows the rhythm of the year from winter pruning to the manual harvest - locally called "wimmle." The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness and vinified with minimal intervention, aiming to preserve the expression of the grapes and terroir.
Grapes and Style
Pinot noir is the most important grape and shows the area's strength with finesse and structure - especially in single-vineyard editions.
In addition, the house works with chardonnay, pinot blanc, pinot gris, and sauvignon blanc, as well as smaller amounts of merlot, syrah, and lagrein. The style is characterized by balance, energy, and a clear terroir imprint.
Adank at Copenhagen Wine
At Copenhagen Wine, we have long wanted to find the right producer from Switzerland.
With Hansruedi Adank, we have found wines with precision, balance, and a clear identity - and at the same time a producer where the next generation is already helping to raise the level further.
We are therefore very pleased to present Hansruedi Adank as a strong and different addition to our range.