Alto Adige - wine from the Alps
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Alto Adige, with its location in the southern Alps and the Dolomites, has a completely unique history with the many wars that, among other things, has meant that the population speaks both German and Italian, and that all the cities today have two names. Alto Adige is also known for its very wide range of grape varieties, which are probably not seen as widely in other parts of Italy. These include, among other things, Pinot Grigio, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay, but also Müller Thurgau, Sylvaner, Kerner, Riesling and Veltliner are produced in the area. In total, around 20 different white grape varieties can be gathered, which make up around 58% of the planted area.
With regard to the reds, the two local grapes Schiava and Lagrein can be mentioned, but the area is naturally also planted with the red classics such as Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The reds make up about 42%.
Winemaking in Alto Adige is not the easiest, as the fields are not fields, but rather steep slopes or terraces with 3-5 rows of vines. This means that much must be done by hand, as the machines cannot come forward.
