Alto Adige
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Cabernet Franc N. - Cabernet (Cabernet Franc)Cabernet Sauvignon N. - Cabernet (Cabernet Sauvignon)Chardonnay B. (Chardonnay Blanc)Kerner B. (Kerner)Lagrein N. (Lagrein)Malvasia N. - Roter Malvasier (Malvasia Dubrovacka)Merlot N. (Merlot Noir)Moscato Giallo B. - Muskateller (Moscato Giallo)Moscato Rosa Rs. - Rosen Muskateller (Tamjanika Crna)Müller Thurgau B. - Riesling X Sylvaner (Mueller Thurgau Weiss)Pinot Bianco B. - Pinot (Pinot Blanc)Pinot Grigio - Pinot (Pinot Gris)Pinot Nero N. - Pinot (Pinot Noir)Riesling Italico B. - Riesling (Welschriesling)Sauvignon B. - Sauvignon Blanc (Sauvignon Blanc)Schiava N.Schiava Gentile N. - Mittervernatsch (Schiava Gentile)Schiava Grigia N. - Grauvernatsch (Schiava Grigia)Schiava Grossa N. - Großvernatsch (Schiava Grossa)Sylvaner Verde B. - Grüner Sylvaner (Silvaner Gruen)Traminer Aromatico Rs. - Gewürztraminer (Gewuerztraminer)Veltliner B. - Gruner Veltliner (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