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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

Area: 1,470 acres (11.45%) Soils: alluvial & gravel Training: Pergola & Guyot

Pinot Grigio Classic Erste + Neue

Pinot Grigio Söll Kaltern Caldaro

Speaker: Judith Unterholzner, Cantina Terlano

Wine 3: Pinot Bianco Penon 2011 - Nals Margreid

Wine 4: Pinot Bianco Riserva Vorberg 2010 - Cantina

Terlano

Area: 1,191 acres (9.26%) Soils: gravel, calcerous, porphery Training: Pergola & Guyot

Pinot Bianco Penon Nals Margreid

Pinot Bianco Riserva Vorberg 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

Gewürztraminer Kastelaz Elena Walch

Gewürztraminer Nussbaumer Tramin

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

Area: 850 acres (6.64%) Soils: chalky, gravel soils Training: mainly Guyot

Pinot Nero Riserva Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano

Pinot Nero Riserva Burgum Novum 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

Lagrein Castel Sallegg

Lagrein Riserva Linticlarus Tiefenbrunner