Also known as Südtirol, South Tyrol, Trentino-Alto Adige
Alpine precision — crystalline whites and fragrant reds in Italy's German-speaking north.
Vineyards climb the steep Dolomite valleys of Italy's northernmost wine region, where labels are often bilingual. Warm days and cold nights give pure, aromatic whites, light local reds like Schiava and Lagrein, and Trento DOC traditional-method sparkling.
Country
Italy
Climate
Alpine — warm days, cold nights
Key grapes
Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc
Areas to know
5
Sub-regions and appellations you'll see on the label.
Bolzano
Warm basin — Lagrein and St. Magdalener
Eisacktal
Cool valley whites — Sylvaner, Kerner
Überetsch & Kaltern
Pinot Bianco and Kalterersee reds
Tramin
The village that gave Gewürztraminer its name
Trento DOC
Traditional-method sparkling from Trentino
What goes into the bottle — tap for tasting notes.
Local classics and safe bets.
Say it at the table
“Alto Adige is Italy meets the Alps — crisp, pure, aromatic whites. Their Pinot Grigio is a totally different league from the everyday stuff.”
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