Where the Alps Meet the Mediterranean
Alto Adige occupies one of the most extraordinary viticultural positions in all of Europe. Sheltered by the towering Dolomites to the north and warmed by Mediterranean currents rising through the Adige Valley, this narrow corridor creates a microclimate of exceptional character.
Warm days ripen the fruit to full intensity. Cool alpine nights preserve the acidity and aromatic complexity that give our wines their signature freshness. Over 300 days of sunshine each year bathe the terraced hillsides in light, while mineral-rich soils of porphyry, limestone, and glacial moraine lend structure and depth to every vintage.
From the gentle slopes of Gries to the steep terraces of St. Magdalena, our vineyards span elevations from 250 to over 600 metres above sea level — each site contributing its own voice to the choir of our wines.
Committed to the Land
For us, sustainability is not a marketing term — it is the logical expression of a cooperative founded on the principle that the land we farm must be passed on in better condition than we found it.
Our 200+ member growers practice sustainable viticulture guided by integrated pest management, organic soil enrichment, and biodiversity preservation. Cover crops blanket the vineyard floors; hedgerows and wildflower strips border our parcels, providing habitat for beneficial insects and pollinators.
In the cellar, we pursue energy efficiency through solar installations, gravity-flow winemaking, and heat-recovery systems. Water is recycled and reused. Packaging materials are sourced from certified sustainable suppliers.
The cooperative model itself is inherently sustainable: shared resources, shared knowledge, shared responsibility for this landscape we call home. Every decision is made not for quarterly returns, but for the next generation.