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 Vendemmia Tardiva, Epokale Gewurztraminer Spaetlese, Stoan, Freisinger Pinot Grigio
Tip: Book ahead in harvest season; the Gewuerztraminer-themed tasting compares Classic, Nussbaumer and Terminum side by side.
DOC Alto AdigePinot Noir, Gewuerztraminer, Pinot Bianco, Lagrein, Mueller-Thurgau, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc50 haFounded 1907Foradori-Hofstaetter family (Martin Foradori Hofstaetter)Bassa Atesina
Founded in 1907 in Tramin and run by Martin Foradori Hofstaetter, the family produces Italian Pinot Noir from the Mazon plateau. Vigna S. Urbano is the single-vineyard flagship; the estate also bottles Gewurztraminer from the Kolbenhof vineyard.
Tasting: Reservation tastings at the historic cellar in Tramin's main square; Pinot Noir verticals featuring Mazon and Vigna S. Urbano are the headline.
Signature wines: Barthenau Vigna S. Urbano Pinot Nero, Mazon Pinot Nero Riserva, Vigna Kolbenhof Gewurztraminer, Yngram Pinot Bianco Riserva, Barthenau Vigna Roccolo Pinot Bianco
Tip: Hofstaetter introduced the Vigna single-vineyard designation to Alto Adige in 1987; their Mazon and Vigna S. Urbano verticals are an essential tasting.
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 Noir, Cor Roemigberg Cabernet Sauvignon, Lehenhof Sauvignon, Porer Pinot Grigio, Beta Delta Pinot Grigio-Chardonnay
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: Grande Cuvee Beyond the Clouds, Gewurztraminer Vigna Kastelaz, Chardonnay Vigna Castel Ringberg Riserva, Pinot Nero Aton 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 AdigePinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewuerztraminer, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Kerner60 haFounded 1880Haas family (Maria Luisa Manna and son Franziskus Haas, after Franz Haas Sr d. 2022)Bassa Atesina
Founded in 1880 in Montagna; Pinot Nero is the focus, with the Schweizer single-vineyard cuvée from Mazzon-area vineyards and Pondedrei from higher elevations.
Tasting: Reservation tours and tastings at the Montagna cellar, including the Manna and Schweizer cuvees.
Signature wines: Pinot Nero Schweizer, Manna, Pinot Nero Pondedrei, Moscato Rosa, lagrein
Tip: The Schweizer Pinot Nero from the Mazzon zone is the cellar's headline red; ask for the side-by-side with Pondedrei.
DOC Alto AdigePinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Gewuerztraminer, Lagrein, Mueller-Thurgau12 haFounded 1861Pfitscher familyORGANIC CERTIFIEDBassa Atesina
Three generations of the Pfitscher family have made wine in Montagna since 1861, with current production led by Klaus Pfitscher across 12 organic hectares. Matan Pinot Nero Riserva is the flagship; the Sauvignon Mathias rounds out the white range.
Tasting: Reservation tastings at the contemporary cellar in Montagna; the Matan Pinot Nero Riserva is the flagship flight.
Signature wines: Matan Pinot Nero Riserva, Fuxleiten Pinot Nero, Mathias Sauvignon Blanc Riserva, Stoffhof Gewurztraminer, Saxum Pinot Bianco
Tip: The cellar building itself is a ClimateHouse-certified showcase of low-impact winery design; book the cellar architecture tour alongside the tasting.
DOC Alto AdigeSauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon7 haFounded 1987Dipoli family (Peter Dipoli)Bassa Atesina
Founded in 1987 by Peter Dipoli, the Laives-born Laimburg-trained pioneer who replanted a 1.2-hectare parcel in Penon (Cortaccia) to Sauvignon Blanc and bottled the first Voglar in 1990. The estate now farms 7 hectares across Egna, Magre, Termeno and Cortaccia, producing only three wines: Voglar (Sauvignon Blanc), Iugum (Merlot-Cabernet) and Fihl (Merlot).
Tasting: Tastings by appointment with the founder; small-allocation cellar in Egna.
Signature wines: Voglar Sauvignon Blanc, iugum, Fihl Merlot
Tip: Voglar (first vintage 1990) was the wine Peter Dipoli built the estate around; ask about the 1.2-hectare Penon parcel and the 1988-1991 replant from Schiava to Sauvignon Blanc.
