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

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

Cultivation Terraces

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%
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