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 one of 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.
Alto Adige Information
Info from various sources including the very resourceful www.altoadigewines.com
| 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 and walled parcels |
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| Source | www.altoadigewines.com |
Alto Adige Grapes
| Grapes (white) | Area | Share of region |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Share of region |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Our selection of Alto Adige producers
In no particular order, we have selected for you the following wineries for the quality of their wines and/or their hospitality..
| Estate | Address | Website | |
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| ALOIS LAGEDER |
Tòr Löwengang, Vicolo dei Conti 9, 39040 Magrè (BZ) | www.aloislageder.eu |
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| ELENA WALCH | Via Andreas Hofer, 1, 39040 Tramin/Termeno (BZ) | www.elenawalch.com |
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| FALKENSTEIN | Via Castello, 19, 39025 Naturno (BZ) |
www.falkenstein.bz |
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| MANINCOR |
S. Giuseppe al Lago, 4, 39052 Caldaro (BZ) |
www.manincor.com |
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| CANTINA TERLANO | Via Silberleiten 7, 39018 Terlano (BZ) |
www.cantina-terlano.com |
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| FRANZ HAAS | Via Villa 6, 39040 Montagna (BZ) |
https://www.franz-haas.it |
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| IGNAZ NIEDRIST | Via Ronco 5, 39057 Cornaiano - Girlan (BZ) |
www.ignazniedrist.com |
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| CANTINA KURTATSCH | Strada del Vino 23, 39040 Kurtatsch (BZ) |
www.kellerei-kurtatsch.it |
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| CANTINA TRAMIN | Strada del Vino 144, 39040 Termeno (BZ) |
www.cantinatramin.it |
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| TENUTA J. HOFSTÄTTER | Piazza Municipio 7, 39040 Termeno (BZ) |
www.hofstatter.com |
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| CANTINA KALTERN | Via Cantine 12, 39052 Caldaro (BZ) |
www.kellereikaltern.com |
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| TIEFENBRUNNER | Schlossweg 4, Entiklar, 39040 Kurtatsch an der Weinstraße (BZ) |
www.tiefenbrunner.com |
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| LORENZ MARTINI | Via Pranzoll 2/d, 39057 Cornaiano - Girlan (BZ) |
www.lorenzmartini.com |
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| ST. MICHAEL-EPPAN |
Via Circonvallazione 17-19, 39057 Appiano sulla Strada del Vino (BZ) |
www.stmichael.it/en/ |
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| KORNELL |
Kosmas-und-Damian-Weg 6, 39018 Siebeneich (BZ) |
www.kornell.it/en |