Alto Adige
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Cabernet Franc N. (Cabernet Franc)Cabernet Sauvignon N. (Cabernet Sauvignon)Chardonnay B. (Chardonnay Blanc)Kerner B. (Kerner)Lagrein N. (Lagrein)Malvasia N. (Malvasia Dubrovacka)Merlot N. (Merlot Noir)Moscato Giallo B. (Moscato Giallo)Moscato Rosa Rs. (Tamjanika Crna)Müller Thurgau B. (Mueller Thurgau Weiss)Pinot Bianco B. (Pinot Blanc)Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris)Pinot Nero N. (Pinot Noir)Riesling Italico B. (Welschriesling)Sauvignon B. (Sauvignon Blanc)Schiava N.Schiava Gentile N. (Schiava Gentile)Schiava Grigia N. (Schiava Grigia)Schiava Grossa N. (Schiava Grossa)Sylvaner Verde B. (Silvaner Gruen)Traminer Aromatico Rs. (Gewuerztraminer)Veltliner B. (Veltliner Gruen)
Terroir
Natural factors
- Red wines produced predominantly below 400 m a.s.l., where higher temperatures favour body and soft tannins.
- The denomination covers an area divided into six sub-zones within the autonomous province of Bolzano. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Product characteristics
- Reds below 400 m a.s.l.: higher temperatures yield full-bodied wines with soft tannins.
Terroir / wine link
- High-altitude whites (>300–400 m) express freshness from sustained acidity and ripe fruit thanks to excellent sun exposure; reds below 400 m gain body and soft tannins from the higher temperatures.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.
Sources
- Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A0293
- Official trade body site — Consorzio Vini Alto Adige