Alto Adige
Alto Adige, where North becomes South
The Raetho-Romansh planted the first vines here in 1,000 BC already, which makes the Alto Adige a very old wine region. Also known as the Südtirol, it is a small region for Italy but the largest of the Alpine wine regions. Countless first-class wines grow along the Isarco and Adige. These two rivers flow from the snow-covered northern peaks in a southerly direction towards the fig and olive trees. The geographical location shares an Alpine climate and a Mediterranean climate with vineyards at altitudes that can vary between 200 and 1,000 metres.
| Key info | ||
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| Area | 5'700 ha | |
| Distribution | 64% white, 36% red | |
| Climate | Alpine-continental and mild Mediterranean | |
| Soils | A wide variety from volcanic porphyry to limestone and dolomite as well as primary rock soils of quartz and mica |
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| Cultivation | Terraces |
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| Source | www.altoadigewines.com |
| Grapes (white) | Area | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Pinot Grigio |
1'007 ha | 17.9% |
| Gewürtztraminer | 616 ha | 11% |
| Chardonnay | 594 ha | 10.6% |
| Pinot Bianco | 577 ha | 10.3% |
| Sauvignon Blanc | 459 ha | 8.2% |
| Müller Thurgau | 179 ha | 3.2% |
| Kerner | 118 ha | 2.1% |
| Moscato Giallo | 95 ha | 1.7% |
| Grapes (red) | Area | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Schiava (Vernatsch) - indigenous | 571 ha | 10.2% |
| Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) | 521 ha | 9.3% |
| Lagrein - indigenous | 510 ha | 9.1% |
| Merlot | 190 ha | 3.4% |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | 162 ha | 2.9% |