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