Terroir
Great variety.
With different areas ranging from 2 to 12 hectares in size, spread out between Nalles in the Adige Valley and Magrè in the South of South Tyrol, primarily along the right bank of the Adige, we exploit incomparable potential made up of incredibly varied terroirs. Their characters are the basis for the expression of our wines. We observe and analyse their diversity, down to the tiniest details. We gather information to constantly improve our understanding of the harmony between climate, soil and relevant organisms, and thus to continue refining our awareness of the terroir.
NALLES
Headquarter
Wine varietals: Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon, Riesling
Sirman
The steep uplands, exposed to the south-east with an altitude between 500 and 700 metres, are located above Nalles. They contain limestone, gneiss, mica, slate and marble, that originated millions of years ago from the glaciers of the Western Alps. This morainic deposit is permeable and sits on top of porphyry, the prehistoric bedrock. The Alpine climate is characterised by mild summers and cool autumns allowing long periods of growth and a late harvest in mid-October.
Mantele
The vineyards are located along the right bank of the Adige river, between 330 and 450 metres above sea level, exposed to the east/south-east. The soil is composed of limestone gravel and porphyry rubble.
Ranging from continental to sub-Mediterranean temperatures, the climate is characterised by warm days and cool nights, with sudden changes up to 20 degrees caused by the winds known as “Venti di Caduta”.
Gennen
The vineyards are located along the right bank of the Adige river, between 330 and 450 metres above sea level, exposed to the east/south-east. The soil is composed of limestone gravel.
Ranging from continental to sub-Mediterranean temperatures, the climate is characterised by warm days and cool nights, with sudden changes up to 20 degrees caused by the winds known as “Venti di Caduta”.
BOLZANO
Historic wine trading town
Wine varietals: Lagrein, Schiava
Gries
The vines are located in Gries, on the outskirts of Bolzano at 250 metres above sea level. The sandy alluvial soils, situated within the heat-retaining Bolzano basin, are marked by porphyry. The Mediterranean climate is characterised by typical mild southern temperatures and very hot summers.
Santa Maddalena
Exposed to the east/south-east, the steep slopes of Santa Maddalena are located close to Bolzano, at an altitude that ranges from 250 to 350 metres above sea level. The vines are firmly rooted in well-ventilated, gravelly, porphyrous soil. The Mediterranean climate is characterised by typical mild southern temperatures and very hot summers.
OLTRADIGE
Wine varietals: Pinot Bianco, Pinot Noir
Appiano
The vines are situated in the Oltradige area at an altitude between 350 and 450 metres, with south-west exposure. It is a compact and impermeable morainic soil, formed by sediments from the Ice Age and rich in limestone, clay and minerals. The Mediterranean climate is characterised by warm summers and mild winters. The warm “Ora” afternoon wind from Lake Garda helps to keep temperatures mild.
BASSA ATESINA
Thousands of years old winemaking tradition
Wine varietals: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Bianco, Merlot, Cabernet
Magrè
The vineyards are situated in Magrè, at the foot of a gentle slope, at an altitude between 220 and 350 metres with a southern/south-eastern exposure. The white chalky gravel soils have a high humus content. The Mediterranean climate is characterised by warm summers and mild winters. The warm “Ora” afternoon wind from Lake Garda also helps to keep temperatures mild.
Punggl
The hill, called Punggl in the local dialect, is only 50 metres high and extends to the south of Magrè. It’s located between 220 and 250 metres above sea level. The soil is a stratification of grey clay sand with a high clay content. The Mediterranean climate is characterised by warm summers and mild winters. The warm “Ora” afternoon wind from Lake Garda also helps to keep temperatures mild.
Penon
Penon is situated above Magrè between 500 and 600 metres above sea level with an east/south-east exposure. The soil consists exclusively of limestone gravel with a high percentage of humus. The Mediterranean climate, along with cool winds known as “Venti di Caduta”, allows long periods of growth and a late harvest in mid-October.