Europe’s most culturally complex Alpine wine landscape where volcanic valley floors meet Dolomite limestone heights
Alto Adige / Südtirol is the northernmost wine region of Italy, its vineyards climbing from the volcanic valley floors around Bolzano / Bozen toward the limestone peaks of the Dolomites. Ceded from Austria to Italy in 1919, the province remains predominantly German-speaking, with Italian and Ladin also holding official status, and wines commonly carry variety names in more than one language. Around twenty grape varieties are grown across a compact area, an unusual diversity for its size, led by Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Sauvignon Blanc. The region's own varieties carry its clearest identity: Lagrein, structured and deeply coloured, from the porphyry around Bolzano / Bozen, and Gewürztraminer, which traces its name to the village of Tramin. A new classification system introduced from the 2024 vintage designates 86 distinct geographical units with tighter yields.
Alto Adige / Südtirol Map
Important note: Display may vary by screen. On the general map, boundaries follow AOC/DOC appellations. At the regional level, we show geographical zones (rather than appellations) for clarity. Finally, vines in sub-regions correspond to cadastral data, irrespective of actual planting.
Alto Adige / Südtirol information
| Key info | ||
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| Area | 5'878 ha |
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| Distribution | 65% white, 35% red |
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| 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 / Südtirol Grapes
| Grapes (white) | Area | Share of region |
|---|---|---|
| Pinot Grigio |
715 ha |
12.2% |
Chardonnay |
691 ha |
11.8% |
| Gewürtztraminer | 613 ha |
10.4% |
Pinot Bianco |
611 ha |
10.4% |
| Sauvignon Blanc | 520 ha |
8.8% |
Müller Thurgau |
143 ha |
2.4% |
| Kerner | 135 ha |
2.3% |
Riesling |
105 ha |
1.8% |
| Grapes (red) | Area | Share of region |
|---|---|---|
Pinot Nero / Pinot Noir |
617 ha |
10.5% |
Lagrein - indigenous |
545 ha |
9.3% |
| Schiava (Vernatsch) - indigenous | 468 ha |
8.0% |
| Merlot | 198 ha |
3.4% |
Cabernet (Sauvignon and Franc) |
162 ha | 2.8% |
Our selection of Alto Adige / Südtirol 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 |