DOC Alto AdigeGewuerztraminer, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Schiava, Lagrein, Pinot Noir260 haFounded 1898Cooperative (Soc. Agr. Coop) of approximately 300 grower familiesBassa Atesina
Founded in 1898 in Tramin, the homeland village of Gewurztraminer. The cooperative's roughly 300 members farm 260 hectares across Tramin, Auer, Montan and Neumarkt; cellar master Willi Sturz produces the Nussbaumer and Terminum Gewurztraminer cuvées.
Tasting: Guided cellar tours and tastings on reservation at the contemporary cellar building on the Wine Road.
Signature wines: nussbaumer-gewurztraminer, terminum-gewurztraminer, epokale-gewurztraminer, stoan, freisinger-pinot-grigio
Tip: Book ahead in harvest season; the Gewuerztraminer-themed tasting compares Classic, Nussbaumer and Terminum side by side.
DOC Alto Adige TerlanoPinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Lagrein, Pinot Noir, Mueller-Thurgau190 haFounded 1893Cooperative (1893) of approximately 143 grower familiesOltradige
Founded in 1893 by 24 growers on Terlano's quartz-porphyry slopes. Today around 143 members and 190 hectares produce 1.5 million bottles a year under winemaker Rudi Kofler, including Vorberg Pinot Bianco Riserva and the Rarita library releases that demonstrate Pinot Bianco's 20 to 40 year ageing potential.
Tasting: Reservation tastings include vertical flights of Vorberg Pinot Bianco Riserva and access to the Rarita library releases (10-plus years on lees).
Signature wines: terlaner-i-grande-cuvee, rarita-pinot-bianco, vorberg-pinot-bianco-riserva, nova-domus-riserva, quarz-sauvignon-blanc
Tip: Ask about the Rarita library tasting: late-disgorged Pinot Bianco from the 1970s and 1980s, released annually in small allocations.
DOC Alto AdigePinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Lagrein, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Schiava90 haFounded 1893Cooperative (1893), allied with Cantina Terlano since 2008Oltradige
Founded in 1893 in Andriano, allied with Cantina Terlano since 2008 while preserving its own vineyards. Around 50 members farm 90 hectares on calcareous-clay soils; the Andrius Pinot Bianco and Tor di Lupo Lagrein Riserva are the flagship cuvees.
Tasting: Cellar tastings on reservation; small-scale producer (1893-founded) with a Pinot Bianco focus.
Signature wines: andrius-pinot-bianco, floreado-sauvignon, tor-di-lupo-lagrein-riserva, anderle-cabernet-merlot
Tip: The Terlano alliance means you can buy Andrian and Terlano wines from the same cellar; the small Andrian operation focuses on single-vineyard expression.
DOC Alto AdigePinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Gewuerztraminer, Pinot Noir, Schiava390 haFounded 1907Cooperative of approximately 320 grower familiesOltradige
Founded in 1907 in Appiano, named Cooperative Winery of the Year 2021 by Gambero Rosso. Around 320 grower families farm 390 hectares between 250 and 900 metres; production is 80 percent white. The Sanct Valentin selection range and the Appius cuvée anchor the cellar; Jakob Gasser took over as winemaker in September 2024, after Hans Terzer's 48-vintage tenure (Terzer continues as consultant).
Tasting: Reservation tastings at the cellar in Appiano; flagship Sanct Valentin range and the Appius cuvee headline.
Signature wines: sanct-valentin-pinot-bianco, sanct-valentin-sauvignon, sanct-valentin-pinot-nero-riserva, appius, sanct-valentin-gewurztraminer
Tip: Appius is a small-allocation prestige release; check the schedule and book the focused Sanct Valentin tasting.
DOC Alto AdigeCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Lagrein, Gewuerztraminer, Mueller-Thurgau, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio190 haFounded 1900Cooperative of approximately 190 grower familiesCortaccia
Founded in 1900 in Cortaccia, the southernmost Wine Road commune. 190 members farm 190 hectares from 220 to 900 metres altitude; the Brenntal vineyards (warm valley floor) yield Merlot and Gewuerztraminer Riserva, while the higher Penon and Kofl crus give precise Sauvignon and Pinot Bianco.
Tasting: Reservation tastings at the historic cellar in Cortaccia, including the Brenntal and Penon-Kofl cru ranges.
Signature wines: brenntal-merlot-riserva, brenntal-gewurztraminer-riserva, sonntaler-alte-reben-vernatsch, penon-kofl-sauvignon, penon-hofstatt-weissburgunder
Tip: Cortaccia Rossa is the village's Cabernet collective; ask which Cortaccia producers participate.
DOC Alto AdigePinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Schiava, Pinot Noir, Gewuerztraminer175 haFounded 1907Cooperative of approximately 150 grower familiesOltradige
Founded in 1907 in St. Pauls, a hamlet of Eppan/Appiano on the Ueberetsch ridge. Around 150 grower families farm 175 hectares (one hectare per family on average) on dolomite-limestone slopes; the Exclusiv and Passion selection ranges anchor the portfolio.
Tasting: Reservation tastings at the cellar in the hamlet of St. Pauls / San Paolo.
Signature wines: exclusiv-pinot-bianco, passion-sauvignon, exclusiv-pinot-noir, pulpo-bianco
Tip: Smaller-scale and quieter than the big-name cooperative neighbours; the St. Pauls hamlet itself is a postcard-perfect stop on the Wine Road.
DOC Alto Adige Lago di Caldaro ClassicoSchiava, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Lagrein, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Grigio420 haFounded 1900Cooperative of approximately 530 grower familiesLago di Caldaro
Founded in 1900 around Lake Caldaro, the warmest lake in the Alps. Around 530 grower families farm 420 hectares; the Quintessenz selection line includes the Kalterersee Classico Superiore. Kellermeister Thomas Scarizuola took over in March 2023 after Andrea Moser's nine-year tenure.
Tasting: Cellar tastings on reservation; the Quintessenz Kalterersee Classico Superiore is a long-standing cooperative Schiava expression.
Signature wines: quintessenz-kalterersee, quintessenz-pinot-bianco, saltner-lagrein-riserva, punkt-rosato
Tip: Combine the cellar tasting with a swim in Lake Caldaro and lunch in Kaltern village; the lake-side vineyards are walking distance from the cellar.
DOC Alto AdigePinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Lagrein, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gewuerztraminer160 haFounded 1932Cooperative of approximately 138 grower familiesOltradige
Formed by the 1985 merger of the Nals (1932) and Margreid cooperatives. 138 grower families farm 160 hectares across 14 vineyard parcels between Nals in the central Adige valley and Magre in the south, giving an unusually wide altitude and exposure spread.
Tasting: Cellar tastings on reservation, including the Baron Salvadori Pinot Bianco and Sirmian crus.
Signature wines: sirmian-pinot-bianco, baron-salvadori-pinot-bianco-riserva, mantele-sauvignon, berg-cassiano-pinot-nero-riserva
Tip: Berg Cassiano Pinot Nero from the southern Magre vineyards is a value alternative to the Mazon icons.
DOC Alto Adige Valle IsarcoSylvaner, Kerner, Mueller-Thurgau, Gewuerztraminer, Riesling, Gruener Veltliner, Pinot Grigio140 haFounded 1961Cooperative of approximately 130 grower families across 11 communesValle Isarco
Founded in 1961 in Chiusa, a Valle Isarco cooperative for white wine. 130 grower families across 11 communes farm 140 hectares between 300 and 900 metres on glacial-gravel soils; Sylvaner and Kerner are the historic specialities, with Aristos and Praepositus the selection lines.
Tasting: Cellar tastings on reservation in Chiusa, with focus on the Aristos and Praepositus selection ranges.
Signature wines: aristos-sylvaner, aristos-kerner, aristos-gewurztraminer, praepositus-sylvaner, praepositus-kerner
Tip: The Aristos Sylvaner is the easiest cellar-door introduction to the grape's mineral profile; book the Sylvaner-themed tasting that adds Pacherhof and Strasserhof comparisons.
DOC Alto Adige MeraneseSchiava, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Lagrein, Pinot Noir260 haFounded 2010Cooperative of approximately 400 grower familiesMeranese
Formed in 2010 by the merger of Cantina Vini Merano (1952) and Cantina Burggraefler (1901). Around 400 grower families farm 260 hectares of vineyard on the porphyry slopes around Merano, producing about 1 million bottles annually; the panoramic cellar at Marlengo is a marquee Wine Road visit.
Tasting: Reservation tastings at the Marlengo panoramic Enoteca; second tasting point at the Merano City.Vinothek under the Portici arcades.
Signature wines: festival-pinot-bianco, graf-von-meran-pinot-bianco, schickenburg-schiava, graf-von-meran-pinot-grigio
Tip: The panoramic Enoteca at Marlengo has a roof terrace with full Texel-range views; pair the Schickenburg Schiava with Speck and local apple cake.
DOC Alto AdigePinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gewuerztraminer, Lagrein55 haFounded 1823Lageder family (Alois Clemens Lageder)Demeter CertifiedDEMETERBassa Atesina
Founded in 1823 in Bolzano and based at Toer Loewengang in Magre since 1934. The Lageder family farms 55 hectares biodynamically (Demeter-certified since 2008) and sources additional Demeter and organic grapes from around 60 partner growers across 85 hectares. Cor Roemigberg Cabernet and Krafuss Pinot Nero are the flagship reds; Porer Pinot Grigio brought skin-contact orange-style winemaking into the regional mainstream.
Tasting: Reservation tastings at Toer Loewengang in Magre; the Paradeis bistro adjacent to the cellar pairs the wines with seasonal cuisine.
Signature wines: krafuss-pinot-nero, cor-romigberg-cabernet, lehenhof-sauvignon, porer-pinot-grigio, beta-delta-cuvee
Tip: The Paradeis bistro shares the cellar building and is open for lunch most days; book the biodynamic-focused vineyard walk that visits the Loewengang vineyard.
DOC Alto AdigeGewuerztraminer, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Lagrein65 haFounded 1869Walch family (Elena, Karoline and Julia Walch)Bassa Atesina
Founded in 1869 and modernised by Elena Walch from 1985 onward. The family farms 65 hectares between Tramin and Castel Ringberg on Lake Caldaro, including the famous Kastelaz vineyard (63 degree slope) for Gewuerztraminer and Vigna Castel Ringberg for Chardonnay Riserva. VIVA sustainability-certified since 2024.
Tasting: Reservation tastings at the 17th-century cellar in Tramin; the Castel Ringberg estate on Lake Caldaro adds a second visit point.
Signature wines: beyond-the-clouds, kastelaz-gewurztraminer, castel-ringberg-chardonnay-riserva, aton-pinot-nero-riserva, 20-anniversarium-cabernet
Tip: Castel Ringberg is the single-vineyard monopole; book the dual-cellar tasting that includes Kastelaz Gewuerztraminer and the Beyond the Clouds white blend.
DOC Alto Adige Valle IsarcoSylvaner, Kerner, Mueller-Thurgau, Gruener Veltliner, Riesling, Gewuerztraminer, Pinot Grigio76 haFounded 1142Augustinian Monastery of NovacellaValle Isarco
Augustinian monastery winery founded in 1142 and continuously producing wine for the abbey since then. The canons farm 76 hectares around Vahrn-Neustift for white Valle Isarco wines and supplement with red-wine vineyards near Bolzano. Praepositus is the abbey's selection range.
Tasting: Reservation tastings at the abbey, paired with a guided visit of the Romanesque cloister and library.
Signature wines: praepositus-sylvaner, praepositus-kerner, praepositus-gruner-veltliner, praepositus-gewurztraminer, alto-adige-valle-isarco-sylvaner
Tip: Combine the cellar tasting with a tour of the monastery library and the courtyard well; the abbey is a working religious community as well as a winery.
DOC Alto Adige Valle IsarcoSylvaner, Kerner, Mueller-Thurgau, Gruener Veltliner, Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Gewuerztraminer8 haFounded 1142Huber family (Andreas Huber)Valle Isarco
A 1000-year-old Hof on the south-facing slopes above Brixen near Novacella, family-run for 800 years. Winemaker Andreas Huber farms 8 hectares between 620 and 700 metres for eight white varieties; Sylvaner Alte Reben is the flagship. The estate also runs a hotel within the historic walls.
Tasting: Reservation tastings and an attached hotel at Pacherhof in Neustift; combined wine + hospitality stay is the signature.
Signature wines: sylvaner-alte-reben, kerner, muller-thurgau, veltliner, riesling
Tip: Combine a multi-day stay at the Pacherhof hotel with cellar tastings; the historic 11th-century vaulted cellar is open to overnight guests.
DOC Alto Adige Santa Maddalena, DOC Alto Adige Lagrein di GriesLagrein, Schiava, Pinot Bianco, Gewuerztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc12 haFounded 1956Rottensteiner family (Hannes Rottensteiner)Bolzano
Founded in 1956 in Bolzano and now run by the third-generation Hannes Rottensteiner. The estate's Lagrein and St. Magdalener bottlings, especially the Select Lagrein Gries Riserva, are the cellar's signature.
Tasting: Reservation tastings at the cellar on Via Sarentino in Bolzano; focused Lagrein and Santa Maddalena flights.
Signature wines: select-lagrein-gries-riserva, lagrein-riserva, premstallerhof-santa-maddalena, cresta-pinot-bianco
Tip: Easy walking distance from central Bolzano; pair the tasting with a Lagrein-and-Speck Stube lunch in Gries.
DOC Alto AdigeSchiava, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Resistenten varieties (Solaris, Bronner, Souvignier Gris)5 haFounded 1993Morandell family (Werner Morandell)ORGANIC CERTIFIEDLago di Caldaro
Werner Morandell's organic estate in Caldaro has been producing wine since 1993 across vineyards rising from 250 metres at Lake Caldaro to 1250 metres in the Dolomites. The on-site vine museum trail showcases 350 international grape varieties; the cellar produces a Julian Orange skin-contact white among the experimental cuvees.
Tasting: Reservation tastings and apartments at the Caldaro estate; the South Tyrolean Vine Museum educational trail with 350 grape varieties runs through the property.
Signature wines: julian-orange, lieselehof-pinot-bianco, solaris, schiava
Tip: The vine educational trail is a viable rainy-day visit and uniquely informative on disease-resistant Piwi varieties.
DOC Alto Adige Lago di CaldaroSchiava, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewuerztraminer, Lagrein, Pinot Grigio15 haFounded 1986Roner familyLago di Caldaro
An estate winery on the Wine Road in Caldaro, founded 1986 and run by the Roner family. 15 hectares around Lake Caldaro produce Schiava-led whites and reds with a strong restaurant programme attached.
Tasting: Reservation tastings and shop on the Wine Road in Caldaro; also a vineyard restaurant.
Signature wines: lago-di-caldaro-classico-superiore, ritterhof-paratus-sauvignon, rierhof-pinot-bianco, ritterhof-manus-lagrein-riserva
Tip: The Wine Road location makes Ritterhof a logical lunch stop between Tramin and Caldaro; the restaurant pairs Schiava with locally-cured Speck.
DOC Alto AdigePinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewuerztraminer, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Mueller-Thurgau6 haFounded 1997Prackwieser family (Markus Prackwieser)Bolzano
Markus Prackwieser farms 6 hectares around Fie allo Sciliar between 450 and 700 metres, on the dolomite slopes east of Bolzano. The Praesulis range showcases Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Nero from one of Alto Adige's higher producing zones; the Renaissance Pinot Grigio is the cellar's signature white.
Tasting: Tastings by appointment at the Hof above Voels am Schlern; high-altitude focus.
Signature wines: praesulis-sauvignon, praesulis-pinot-nero, renaissance-pinot-grigio, freres-pinot-nero
Tip: Combine the tasting with a hike at Alpe di Siusi above the estate; very few wineries operate at this Dolomites altitude.
Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Nero, Lagrein, Chardonnay, GewurztraminerAppointment onlyMagrè, Strada del Vino
Vineria Paradeis biodynamic tasting room and osteria at the Casòn Hirschprunn estate in Magrè, pouring the three biodynamic lines from 55 hectares with kitchen-garden snacks paired by Alois Lageder's sommeliers.
Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOCSylvaner, Kerner, Mueller-Thurgau, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Gruener VeltlinerGuenther Kerschbaumer and Gaby TauberBiodynamic PracticingEisacktal / Valle Isarco DOC, near Neustift Abbey
Small Eisacktal estate worked by Guenther Kerschbaumer and Gaby Tauber, 5 hectares at 700-800 m above Neustift Abbey, mineral-driven Sylvaner and Kerner.
Tip: Visits by appointment - the cellar is small. The Sylvaner Praepositus selection is bottled for 8-12 year ageing; a vertical at the cellar door is a rare treat.
Alto Adige DOCPinot GrigioEUR 11-15 retailstill-white
Cantina Tramin's base Pinot Grigio is the cooperative's entry to its Alto Adige range, a fresh, mineral, mid-weight Pinot Grigio for sub-EUR 15 drinking. The everyday Pinot Grigio from the Gewurztraminer village.
Tip: Tramin's Unterebner Pinot Grigio sits at EUR 25-35 and is the step-up Vigna selection. The base bottling is the daily-drinker.
Delle Venezie DOC / IGT (Pinot Grigio)Pinot GrigioEUR 9-13 retailstill-white
Riff is Alois Lageder's negociant Pinot Grigio, sourced and bottled at the Lageder cellar in Magre. Certified organic from the 2021 vintage onward. The under-EUR 12 introduction to the Lageder house style, fresh and citrus-driven.
Tip: Riff is the entry to the broader Lageder universe; the estate's biodynamic Tenutae Lageder range climbs to the EUR 25+ tier through Lowengang Chardonnay and Krafuss Pinot Noir.