Dc seminar altoadigewine
Transcript of Dc seminar altoadigewine
1815: Region returned to Austria after defeat of Napoleon 1920: Italy annexes Südtirol/Alto Adige Italianization of region - Bozen becomes Bolzano 1939: Inhabitants given option to become entirely Italianized or move
into German Reich 1945: Südtirol occupied by Allies
1972: Alto Adige/Südtirol becomes autonomous region
c. 500 BC: Archeological finds show wine grapes being grown
1893: First cooperative founded in Andriano
1896: First Bolzano Wine Tasting Festival – ongoing today
1975: Recognition of Alto Adige/Südtiroler appellation
Since 1980: Drastic reduction of yields
Modern technologies & methods to boost quality
Introduction of DOC
13,100 vineyard acres
98% DOC/DOP
20+ grape varieties
160 wineries
40 million bottles produced annually
= 0.7% Italy‘s production
58% white wines, 42% red wines
Alpine peaks protect Alto Adige from cold winds
Mediterranean influences from the South
Vineyards from 600 to 3,300 feet
300 days of sun per year
Significant day-night temperature swings
Average precipitation: nearly 32 inches per year
Volcanic porphry soils
Cooperatives
70% of production by 15 cooperatives
Wine Estates
25% of production by 40 private members
Independent Winegrowers
5% of production by 100 winemakers
Moderator: Tim Gaiser, MS
Panelists:
• Tobias Zingerle, Kaltern Caldaro
• Judith Unterholzner, Cantina Terlano
• Wolfgang Klotz, Tramin
• Ines Giovanett, Castelfeder
• Christof Tiefenbrunner, Tiefenbrunner
• Diversity of Style:
• Pinot Grigio
• Pinot Bianco
• The Renaissance:
• Gewürztraminer
• Diversity of Style:
• Pinot Nero
• Lagrein
Speaker: Tobias Zingerle, Kaltern Caldaro
Wine 1: Pinot Grigio Classic 2011 – Erste + Neue
Wine 2: Pinot Grigio Söll 2011 – Kaltern Caldaro
Speaker: Judith Unterholzner, Cantina Terlano
Wine 3: Pinot Bianco Penon 2011 - Nals Margreid
Wine 4: Pinot Bianco Riserva Vorberg 2010 - Cantina
Terlano
Speaker: Wolfgang Klotz, Tramin
Wine 5: Gewürztraminer Kastelaz 2011 – Elena Walch
Wine 6: Gewürztraminer Nussbaumer 2011 – Tramin
Area: 1,341 acres (10.44%) Soils: loamy and rich in lime Training: Older plantings - Pergola Newer plantings - Guyot
Speaker: Ines Giovanett, Castelfeder
Wine 7: Pinot Nero Riserva 2009 - Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano (St. Michael-Eppan)
Wine 8: Pinot Nero Riserva Burgum Novum 2009 - Castelfeder
Speaker: Christof Tiefenbrunner, Tiefenbrunner
Wine 9: Lagrein 2011 - Castel Sallegg
Wine 10: Lagrein Riserva Linticlarus 2009 - Tiefenbrunner
Area: 1,055 acres (8.20%) Soils: lower elevations with warm soils (sand, gravel, porphyry) Training: Pergola and Guyot