Grape varieties 🍇

Welcome to our Pinterest board about the unique grape varieties of Alto Adige! Here you'll find information about the different kinds of grapes grown in this northern Italian region, as well as photos and stories about the local winemakers and their craft. From the aromatic Gewürztraminer to the crisp Müller-Thurgau, you'll learn all about the special characteristics of these varieties and why they make the region's wines so special. Enjoy exploring the wonderful world of Alto Adige wines!
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The Multitude of Varieties in the Winegrowing Region of Alto Adige
In spite of its modest size, the winegrowing region of Alto Adige serves up a noteworthy spectrum of grape varieties. And it is not just the indigenous vines of Lagrein and Schiava (Vernatsch) that have settled in with a special liking to the Alto Adige terroir.
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Wine Varieties - Alto Adige Wine
Hosting a wine tasting party? We've got you covered - find out the grape varieties Alto Adige has to offer. 🍷🍾 #WineTastingParty #AltoAdigeWines
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Lagrein - Alto Adige Wine
Discover the rich history and unique flavor profile of Alto Adige Lagrein. A true gem of our region. 🏞️🍷 #WineHistory #Lagrein #AltoAdigeWines
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Riesling - Alto Adige Wine
Master the art of tasting Alto Adige Riesling with our top tips! Discover what to look for in aroma, flavor, and pairing suggestions. 🥂🍏 #WineTasting #Riesling #AltoAdigeWines
Sauvignon Blanc has become one of the region's leading varieties and is enjoying growing popularity. Notes typical for the variety are gooseberries, passion fruit, elderberries, and black currants. The wines can range from crispy and fresh to voluminous and intense. #altoadigewines #südtirolwein #sauvignonblanc Social Climber, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Black Currants, Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc - white wine variety
Sauvignon Blanc has become one of the region's leading varieties and is enjoying growing popularity. Notes typical for the variety are gooseberries, passion fruit, elderberries, and black currants. The wines can range from crispy and fresh to voluminous and intense. #altoadigewines #südtirolwein #sauvignonblanc
red wine variety schiava - vernash on the vine with green leaves
Schiava/Vernatsch - red wine variety
Schiava is a leading indigenous red variety of the region. As a light wine with moderate tannins, floral tones of violets and fresh berries, it is also a popular aperitif wine when chilled. In terms of food pairings, this allrounder shines especially with the traditional South Tyrolean cuisine. #altoadigewines # südtirolwein #vernatsch #schiava
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Cabernet - red wine variety
Cabernet - Its peppery, spicy character enters into a fascinating symbiosis with the full, soft aromas of black currants and blackberries. At times even cocoa and tones of tobacco are present, revealing a complex and powerful red that gains in profundity with every year that passes. #altoadigewines #südtirolwein #cabernet
white wine variety chardonnay is growing on the vine, and it's very easy to grow
Chardonnay - white wine varieties
Alto Adige Chardonnay is captivating through its fine acidity and elegant interplay of aromas. Expect aromas and flavours of pineapple, banana, apple, pear, citrus fruits, vanilla, and butter. #altoadigewines #südtirolwein #chardonnay
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Veltliner - white wine variety
This pleasantly spicy white is a refreshing specialty from the Isarco Valley of Alto Adige. Its aficionados have been especially taken with the soft aromas of green apple and grapefruit. #altoadigewines #südtirolwein #veltliner
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Lagrein - red wine variety
The indigenous wine filled with character has its roots in Bolzano and is impressive with its velvety fullness and soft acidity. The noble, spicy tones are accompanied by fruity berries, fresh cherries, and violets. When aged in small oak casks, Lagrein unfolds its elegant, full-bodied presence. #altoadigewines # südtirolwein #lagrein
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Merlot - red wine variety
The Fruity Bordeaux from Alto Adige. This early-maturing variety unfolds its intense aromas of blackberries, black currants, plum compote, and spices in fruity, full-bodied wines. Friends of Merlot are enthusiastic about this full-bodied red with its mature tannins and its southern charm. #altoadigewines # südtirolwein #merlot
white wine variety pinot blanc is growing on a vine with the words, white wine variety pinot blanc
Pinot Blanc - white wine variety
Pinot Blanc feels especially at home at high elevations up to 800 m (2,600 ft.) above sea level. Its elegant scent of apples, pears, lemons, and tone of hay flowers and hazelnut make it a versatile companion. Its lively acidity and fruity finesse open doors for it with wine connoisseurs and gourmets. #altoadigewines #südtirolwein #pinotblanc
white wine variety pinot grigio growing on the vine with text overlay
Pinot Grigio - white wine variety
Pinot Grigio comes from the large Burgundy family. Depending upon cultivation zone, this full-bodied white wine that is rich in extracts shows itself from very different sides: sometimes fiery and corpulent with fruity aromas of ripe apples, pears, and quince, sometimes sleek and mineral-rich with soft scent tones of linden blossoms. In this way, it proves itself again and again. #altoadigewines #südtirolwein #pinotgrigio
a wine bottle is labeled with information about the wines that are available in cabernet
CABERNET - Alto Adige
The daredevil with depth among Alto Adige's powerful red wines Its peppery, spicy character enters into a fascinating symbiosis with the full, soft aromas of black currants and blackberries. At times even cocoa and tones of tobacco are present, revealing a complex and powerful red that gains in profundity with every year that passes.
a wine bottle labeled with the names of different types of wines in each region, including lagerin and ambasader
LAGREIN - Alto Adige
Although it had nearly died out by the end of the 1970s, Lagrein has in the meantime conquered a constantly growing fan base. The indigenous wine filled with character has its roots in Bolzano and is impressive with its velvety fullness and soft acidity. The noble, spicy tones are accompanied by fruity berries, fresh cherries, and violets. When aged in small oak casks, Lagrein unfolds its elegant, full-bodied presence.