Biodynamic, organic and natural wine across Alto Adige: the certified estates and low-intervention cellars.

Biodynamic in Alto Adige

Tenutae Lageder (Alois Lageder) ★ 4.8

Demeter CertifiedORGANIC CERTIFIEDMagre an der Weinstrasse

The Lageder family has farmed biodynamically since the 1990s and achieved full Demeter certification on 55 hectares of estate vineyards in Magre in 2024. The Tenutae Lageder range (Lowengang Chardonnay, Krafuss Pinot Noir, Comets blends) is fully Demeter-certified; the negociant Riff range is organic-certified.

Tip: The Casa del Vino tasting precinct in Magre includes Paradeis (the estate restaurant) and the candle-lit cellar tasting room. The Tenutae Lageder Comets range is the introduction to the Demeter tier.

Vicolo dei Conti 9, 39040 Magre/Margreid, Italy

Tenuta Manincor ★ 4.9

Biodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDCaldaro lakeside

Tenuta Manincor at Caldaro is run by Count Michael Goess-Enzenberg, who took over in 1991 and converted the estate to certified-organic in stages. The estate achieved full respekt-BIODYN biodynamic certification on all 50 hectares in 2009 and Goess-Enzenberg founded respekt-BIODYN. The Reserve della Contessa Pinot Bianco, Mason Pinot Nero and Cassiano red blend are the estate signatures.

Tip: Count Michael Goess-Enzenberg founded respekt-BIODYN in 2007. The Manincor cellar is built 12 m underground beneath the historic Caldaro villa. Visits by appointment.

Via San Giuseppe al Lago 4, 39052 Caldaro/Kaltern, Italy

Tenute Loacker Schwarhof ★ 4.8

Biodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDSanta Maddalena (St Magdalena) DOC, Bolzano

Rainer Loacker bought Schwarhof in 1979 and farmed organically from the outset; the estate is BIOS-certified organic and operates biodynamically. 7 hectares in the St Magdalena heart on porphyry soils. The Morit Magdalener Schiava and the Gran Lareyn Lagrein Riserva are the estate signatures.

Tip: The Schwarhof farmhouse dates to 1334. The estate also runs Corte Pavone (Montalcino) and Valdifalco (Maremma); cross-property comparison flights sometimes available.

Santa Giustina 3, 39100 Bolzano, Italy

Organic in Alto Adige

Weingut Garlider (Christian Kerschbaumer) ★ 4.7

ORGANIC CERTIFIEDEisacktal / Valle Isarco DOC

Christian and Veronika Kerschbaumer have farmed Garlider's 4 hectares in Feldthurns organically since 1999 and have been formally certified since 2009. Gruener Veltliner is the estate's signature - critic Stuart Pigott named Christian an ascending Eisacktal star. Also rare upper-Eisacktal Pinot Nero.

Tip: Tastings by appointment. The Gruener Veltliner Doppelmagnum bottlings are the large-format signature.

Maria-Theresia-Strasse 1, 39040 Feldthurns/Velturno, Italy

Bio-Weingut Lieselehof ★ 4.6

ORGANIC CERTIFIEDCaldaro / Kaltern lakeside

Werner Morandell's Lieselehof has farmed organically since 1993, an Alto Adige organic-viticulture pioneer. Around 6 hectares from 250 m on Lake Caldaro to 1,250 m in the Dolomites. Fungus-resistant variety specialist (Solaris, Bronner, Souvignier Gris); the Solaris-based Vino del Passo is a singular Italian dessert wine.

Tip: Visit includes the on-site South Tyrolean Vine Museum trail. The Vino del Passo Solaris is the cellar's standout pour.

Klughammer 35, 39052 Kaltern, Italy

Natural in Alto Adige

Weingut Pranzegg (Martin Gojer) ★ 4.7

Biodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDKampenn / Monte Colle, Bolzano

Martin Gojer's Pranzegg has farmed biodynamically since 2009, with organic certification and a natural wine cellar approach: spontaneous fermentation, no fining or filtration, minimal sulfur (only at bottling), long lees-ageing of 2-3 years before release. 3.5 hectares west of Bolzano on porphyry-and-basalt at 400 m. The Sankt Magdalener, Tonsur and Caroline cuvees are South Tyrolean natural wine references.

Tip: Visits by appointment only - the cellar is small. Bottle access through Tannico, Newcomer Wines, Wine Bohemians.

Kampennerweg 8, 39100 Bolzano, Italy

Vegan Winemaking in Alto Adige

Tenuta Manincor respekt-BIODYN biodynamic vegan-compatible range ★ 4.5

Biodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDCaldaro lakeside

Tenuta Manincor's respekt-BIODYN biodynamic production operates under the Demeter standard which goes beyond EU organic by prohibiting gelatine and isinglass animal-derived fining agents. The full Manincor range (Reserve della Contessa, Mason Pinot Nero, Cassiano blend) is therefore vegan-compatible at the cellar standard level, although individual cuvees are not separately marked as vegan-certified.

Tip: Ask the cellar team to confirm vegan status per cuvee, since cellar practice (not just Demeter standard) determines the final fining choice. The Reserve della Contessa Pinot Bianco is the headline pour and is vegan-compatible.

Via San Giuseppe al Lago 4, 39052 Caldaro/Kaltern, Italy

Lowsulfite in Alto Adige

Pranzegg natural-wine low-sulfite line ★ 4.6

Biodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDKampenn / Monte Colle, Bolzano

Martin Gojer's Pranzegg natural-wine cellar adds minimal sulphur only at bottling (no protection during fermentation or maturation), with long lees-ageing of 2-3 years giving natural microbial stability. The cellar approach produces South Tyrol's low-sulfite reference wines, with total SO2 typically well below organic-wine norms.

Tip: The Tonsur (white blend) and the Sankt Magdalener red are the cellar's low-sulfite expressions. Drink within 3-5 years of release for the freshest expression.

Kampennerweg 8, 39100 Bolzano, Italy

Biodynamic & Natural in Alto Adige, FAQ

When is the best time to visit Alto Adige for wine?

Peak wine-travel season in Alto Adige is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.

Do I need an appointment to taste at Alto Adige estates?

classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.

What hours do Alto Adige cellars and tasting rooms keep?

most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.

How does tipping work at Alto Adige tastings?

tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.

What is the one wine to try in Alto Adige?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Alto Adige rewards trust.

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