Climate

The Dolomite mountain range strongly influences the climate and vineyard altitudes. The climate is generally cool, with significant temperature variations between day and night. This diurnal temperature range is favorable for the development of aromatic compounds in the grapes.

The Alps protect Alto Adige from cold air from the north. From the south, warm, moist air from Lake Garda and the Mediterranean find their way to Alto Adige.

Mild sunny days, warm soils, cool nights, and strong winds bring freshness to Alto Adige wines.

DOC Regions

Alto Adige has DOC regions that account for 85% of the total eine production wine:

Alto Adige / Südtirol DOC
Casteller DOC
Delle Venezie DOC
Lago di Caldaro / Caldaro / Kalterersee / Kalterer DOC
Teroldego Rotaliano DOC
Trentino DOC
Trento DOC
Valdadige / Etschtaler DOC
Valdadige Terradeiforti / Terradeiforti DOC