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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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% |