Terroir

Alto Adige is one of Italy’s smallest yet most diverse wine-growing regions. Between alpine and mediterranean climates, around 20 grape varieties thrive on just 5,800 hectares of vineyards at altitudes ranging from 200 to 1,000 meters. The region boasts an exceptional density of top-quality wines, which are regularly recognized in leading international wine guides.

Our growing area

When referring to "terroir" (terrain), the focus is on the soil. But the term encompasses much more than just the pedological characteristics of the vineyard.

The terrain includes all the complex geographic, geological, vegetative, and climatic factors, the sum total of which constitutes the uniqueness of a wine-growing area. Once in the glass, the wine should reflect its home soil, and express the character of its origins. The people and the traditions which have made up our wine-growing region (Alto Adige) for centuries all flow together in the concept of "terroir." All of these factors can be summed up in this single word.

Towards the North, our region is protected by the Alps which are formed of predominantly mineral-rich, sandy and loamy soils and that create ideal climatic conditions for the vines. The opening to the South towards the wide Adige valley promotes the favorable influence of the Mediterranean climate. The strong temperature differences between day and night, especially in autumn, give the wine a fine, distinctive aroma and great longevity.