The “capite”: a vineyard hut

This exclusively Swiss term refers to a small, isolated house or a sentry post. In viticulture, the "capite" is a modest hut where wine-growers would take a break during their long working days. Later on, some "capites" were converted into storage facilities while others were transformed into charming venues for tastings, places to gather with friends or even accommodation with views of the lake and the vines.