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Distribution and Ho.Re.Ca, contact commercial office (+34) 677 579 536
Distribution and Ho.Re.Ca, contact commercial office (+34) 677 579 536
Alto Adige - Sudtirol

Alto Adige - Sudtirol

We are in the northernmost region of Italy , in the middle of the Alps and Dolomites.
Here we can speak of a smallholding viticulture, with 5,000 micro-producers, 5,000 and 160 wineries, including the "Cantine Sociali", a cooperative that manages to maintain a very high quality standard..
The vineyards are planted on a slope, there is no mechanization, which defines a heroic viticulture. The plantations range from 200 m to 1000 m in altitude, with an extreme diversity of soil and climates. 98 of the wines are under the DOC Alto Adige , A DOC that is“zoned”, the varieties are planted according to soil, altitude and climate according to terroir. Is aa land of whites with high acidity, aromaticity and potency . Among the most international Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay we can find the typical varieties from Alsace, Germany, Austria, such as Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Muller Thurgau, Sylvaner, Kerner. Variety Gewurztraminer It seems to be a native of here, the town of Tramin. Among the reds, the autochthonous Vernatsch Schiava and Lagrein stand out, and finally the Pinot Noir. By tradition they are mainly producede monovarietals. The use of barrels is limited to aging reds. Vinification in stainless steel with a search for varietal aromas.

Alto Adige vineyards enjoy ideal climatic and geological conditions: atemperate continental alpine climate, more than300 days of sunshine a year. The Alps protect the region from the cold winds coming from the north, from the south come the warm currents of Lake Garda. Strong thermal contrast between day and night, with an average temperature of 18 during the vegetative period with frequent rainfall..

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