About Us
Gian Carlo Casparis
Gian Carlo grew up in the Bündner Herrschaft and has long had an interest in the wines and culture of this region. For years he has cultivated a close relationship with the local wine producers and knows their products in detail. After graduating from the Swiss Hotel Management School in Lucerne, Gian Carlo gained experience in the international luxury hotel business. As a former hotel manager and Director of Food & Beverage, he knows the art of superior guest care and looks forward to meeting the wishes of his discerning guests. In addition to his training as a federally qualified hotelier and restaurateur, and his many years of professional experience in the top hotel business, he also holds a higher WSET diploma (Wine and Spirit Education Trust Level 3) and regularly attends further training courses on the subject of wine and sensory perception. His first language is German, and he is fluent in English, French, Italian and Spanish.
Christine Spiri
As a qualified sommelier and experienced assistant in the wineries and cellars, Christine is the perfect addition to our Guide & Event Team. She is currently preparing for the new organic wine tours and is looking forward to hosting many interested guests!
Jobs
Make the Bündner Herrschaft an experience!
Wine Tours Switzerland has been turning Swiss wine culture into an experience with unique wine tours and events since 2013. During private or public tours, our entertaining wine walks, enjoyable e-bike tours or tours with the MiniBus, guests are inspired by our Wine Guides.
Now YOU can become part of our team!
From spring 2023 we are looking for motivated
Wine-Guides (hourly basis)
Your tasks
· Leading groups with up to 25 guests
· Information and contact person for our guests
· Participation in events
What we expect from you
· Pleasure and enthusiasm in contact with guests
· In-depth interest in wine, its culture, cultivation and processing
· WSET courses or sommelier training an advantage (not mandatory)
· Ideally local knowledge of the region (Bündner Herrschaft)
· Mother tongue D / oral knowledge of E and other languages an advantage
· Willingness to work on Fridays and Saturdays (rarely Sundays)
· Swiss driving licence category B
What we offer
· Interesting and varied tasks
· Professional introduction to this exciting work environment
· Independent working method and fair remuneration
· Reliable working conditions in beautiful surroundings
Start of work: from spring 2023 or by arrangement
Place of work: Bündner Herrschaft, Grisons, Switzerland
Do you feel addressed? Then Gian Carlo Casparis is looking forward to receiving your application with a short letter of motivation by e-mail.
Telephone for further information: +41 78 735 00 42
Partners
Stall 247
Stall 247 offers unique gastronomic experiences around the topics of food and wine in Maienfeld. Many of our tours start and end at Stall 247. Stall 247 also invites you to linger and enjoy after your tour!
Grand Resort Bad Ragaz
The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in the Heidiland holiday region of eastern Switzerland combines luxury hotels, gastronomy, health, wellness, business and golf. Their success story of began in 1242 with the discovery of a thermal spring in the wild and romantic Tamina Gorge.
Marxer’s Kochwelt
Fresh preparation of high quality of products using ingredients from regional of suppliers.
acasa catering
Acasa want to give you magical culinary moments. They are the catering group of star chefs. Whether you are planning a wedding, a barbecue, a birthday party or a business aperitif, they have the right offer for you. Five different gourmet experiences - from Asian specialties to alpine fine dining à la Schloss Schauenstein - are available for you to choose from.
BikerNetzwerk
A professional network promoting the development of mountain bike, e-bike and cycling offers who ensure a high standard of quality.
Heidiland Tourismus
Sun, rugged mountains, glaciers, deep lakes, good wine and authenticity that Heidi loved so much - all this can be found in the holiday region of Heidiland, which stretches from Lake Walen to the Bündner Herrschaft, and includes the holiday resorts Flumserberg, Bad Ragaz and Maienfeld. Here you can enjoy being active, experiencing culture and following in Heidi's footsteps.
Chur Tourismus
Do want to experience the magic of the mountains or a energetic city life? The Alpine town of Chur offers both. Picturesque alleys and snow-capped mountains, modern shopping and unspoilt nature. Chur is simple: The Alpine town. Full of urban joie de vivre, in the midst of a magical alpine world. Wine Tours Switzerland is a partner and member of the Chur Tourism Association.
Schweiz Tourismus
Your partner in Switzerland for travel, holiday and congress destinations within Switzerland.
Graubünden Ferien
Discover the holiday region of Graubünden on graubuenden.ch – and find a wealth of ideas and insider tips for your next holiday.
Swiss Fine Wine
Visit the comprehensive, multilingual website of Swiss Fine Wine to discover the best wine-growing regions in Switzerland. The highlighted wines have been selected from the lists of recognised experts. Find out where to visit and taste fine Swiss wines in Switzerland or anywhere else in the world and match them to your menu.
Hotels in the Region
Wine Tours Switzerland cooperates with the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Sorell Hotel Tamina, Hotel Schloss Ragaz, Swiss Heidi Hotel and other companies in the region.
Graubünden Wein Industry Association
Wine Tours Switzerland is a partner and member of graubündenWEIN
schlaf-fass.ch
We are looking forward to welcoming you as a guest in one of our SCHLAF-FÄSSER (converted wine barrels) soon! This will be anexclusive, unforgettable and FASScinating experience. At selected locations you can stay overnight with us in 8'000 litre wine barrels which have been converted with great attention to detail into sleeping and living accommodation with en-suite facilities. Enjoy the luxury of togetherness in a secluded location.
francocavegnevents
Exclusive events in small groups - Are you looking for an active challenge or just want to relax and enjoy?
Projektstation
Where know-how, network and experience become action, become a project, become PROJEKTSTATION. Small but smart!
AlpenHirt
We only use meat from Graubünden mountain cows, which we know have had a beautiful life on the alp. AlpenHirt makes the life story of each animal transparent and uses traditional recipes.