Alter Torkel - Huus vum Bündner Wii

A historic house, a magnificent view over the vineyards into the Rhine Valley, excellent service, and an inventive menu – yet the main attraction at the Huus vom Bündner Wii remains the local wine. Almost every cru from the region is recommended first, from the aperitif to dessert (also available by the glass), before you choose the matching dish. But the kitchen certainly does not play second fiddle, as our menu proved. To begin, we were delighted by the spicy beef tartare with egg yolk and mustard, served alongside the crisp Cuvée blanc (Thomas Lampert). The turbot fillet, pan-seared skin-side until crisp, was served with peas, morels, and fried bacon. The black tagliatelle, sparsely topped with seafood, was less convincing, but the Swiss Wagyu Cheeseburger more than made up for it: a crispy brioche bun generously filled with minced meat and cheese, accompanied by fried potato wedges and an excellent Selecziun 2023 (Grendelmeier). The daily special of asparagus with plenty of dry-cured ham, paired with a fruity rosé (Salis), was also flawless. We finished with a delicate white chocolate mousse featuring black olives and a touch of balsamic vinegar.