Editing Switzerland (section)

=== Cuisine ===
{{Main|Swiss cuisine}}
{{See also|Culinary Heritage of Switzerland}}
[[File:Full cheese fondue set - in Switzerland.JPG|thumb|right|[[Fondue]] is melted cheese, into which bread is dipped.]]
The cuisine is multifaceted. While dishes such as [[fondue]], [[raclette]] or [[rösti]] are omnipresent, each region developed its gastronomy according to the varieties of climate and language, for example, {{lang|de|[[Zürcher Geschnetzeltes]]}}, engl.: sliced meat Zurich style.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Flavors of Switzerland |url=http://www.theworldwidegourmet.com/countries/flavors-of-switzerland/ |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090720054343/http://www.theworldwidegourmet.com/countries/flavors-of-switzerland/ |archive-date=20 July 2009 |access-date=24 June 2009 |website=The Worldwide Gourmet |language=en}}</ref> Traditional Swiss cuisine uses ingredients similar to those in other European countries, as well as unique [[dairy product]]s and cheeses such as [[Gruyère (cheese)|Gruyère]] or [[Emmental (cheese)|Emmental]], produced in the valleys of [[Gruyères]] and [[Emmental]]. The number of fine-dining establishments is high, particularly in western Switzerland.<ref>[http://servicesv2.webmichelin.com/frontnews/servlet/GetElement?elementCode=56670 Michelin Guide Switzerland 2010 attests to the high quality of gourmet cooking with one new 2 star restaurant and 8 new one star] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110427033455/http://servicesv2.webmichelin.com/frontnews/servlet/GetElement?elementCode=56670 |date=27 April 2011}} Press information, Michelin. Retrieved on 14 December 2009</ref><ref>Shriver, Jerry. [https://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2005-04-26-swiss-food_x.htm Swiss region serves up food with star power] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120918070817/http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2005-04-26-swiss-food_x.htm |date=18 September 2012}} usatoday.com. Retrieved on 14 December 2009.</ref>

[[Swiss chocolate|Chocolate]] has been made in Switzerland since the 18th century. Its reputation grew at the end of the 19th century with the invention of modern techniques such as [[conching]] and [[Tempering chocolate|tempering]], which enabled higher quality. Another breakthrough was the invention of solid milk chocolate in 1875 by [[Daniel Peter]]. The Swiss are the world's largest chocolate consumers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Discover Switzerland |url=https://www.eda.admin.ch/aboutswitzerland/en/home.html/en/switzerland/swiss_specials/swiss_chocolate/swiss_breakthroughs/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208144506/https://www.eda.admin.ch/aboutswitzerland/en/home.html/en/switzerland/swiss_specials/swiss_chocolate/swiss_breakthroughs/ |archive-date=8 February 2023 |access-date=8 February 2023 |website=www.eda.admin.ch |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=4 January 2010 |title=Swiss Chocolate : German WorldMagazine |url=http://www.germanworldonline.com/index.php/swisschocolatehistory/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100104115936/http://www.germanworldonline.com/index.php/swisschocolatehistory/ |archive-date=4 January 2010 |access-date=8 February 2023}}</ref>

The most popular alcoholic drink is wine. Switzerland is notable for its variety of grape varieties, reflecting the large variations in [[terroir]]s. [[Swiss wine]] is produced mainly in [[Valais (wine region)|Valais]], [[Vaud]] ([[Lavaux]]), [[Geneva (wine region)|Geneva]] and Ticino, with a small majority of white wines. Vineyards have been cultivated in Switzerland since the Roman era, even though traces of a more ancient origin can be found. The most widespread varieties are the [[Chasselas]] (called [[Fendant]] in Valais) and [[Pinot noir|Pinot Noir]]. [[Merlot]] is the main variety produced in Ticino.<ref>[http://www.swisswine.ch/english/bienv/main.asp Wine-producing Switzerland in short] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090409084726/http://www.swisswine.ch/english/bienv/main.asp |date=9 April 2009}} swisswine.ch. Retrieved on 24 June 2009</ref><ref>[http://www.winebiz.com.au/statistics/world.asp Table 38. Top wine consuming nations per capita, 2006] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100818001813/http://www.winebiz.com.au/statistics/world.asp |date=18 August 2010}} winebiz.com. Retrieved on 14 June 2010</ref>