Hidden Gems in Santa Maddalena

Tenute Loacker Schwarhof ★ 4.8

Alto Adige DOC / Santa Maddalena DOCLagrein, Schiava (Vernatsch), Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, CabernetFounded 1979Loacker family (Rainer Loacker bought Schwarhof 1979; Hayo Loacker has managed since 1998)Biodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDSanta Maddalena (St Magdalena) DOC, Bolzano

Biodynamic St Magdalena estate above Bolzano, Schwarhof farmhouse from 1334, biodynamic since 1979. Lagrein and Schiava are the Alto Adige core.

Tip: The Loacker family also runs Corte Pavone (Brunello di Montalcino) and Valdifalco (Maremma); Schwarhof tastings sometimes include cross-property comparison flights. Booking ahead recommended.

Santa Giustina 3, 39100 Bolzano, Italy

Dietary in Santa Maddalena

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

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