Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes grow in hillside vineyards in southern Alto Adige at 400–450 metres above sea level. The mixed soils are of glacial origin and consist predominantly of clay and sand.
Vinification
After harvest, the grapes are crushed and fermented at 25 °C. Malolactic fermentation takes place in large oak barrels and concrete vats.
Ageing
The wine matures for six months in large oak barrels and concrete vats.
Tasting profile
Elegant and refined, with a distinctive bouquet.
Label / history
The cooperative takes its name from the village of Colterenzio near Girlan and was founded in 1960 by 28 local farmers. Its labels show the silhouette of a 15th-century castle built by Archduke Sigismund, a supporter of viticulture in the area; the castle now lies almost entirely in ruins.
