Wines and grape varieties
The South Tyrolean Wine Road and the Val d’Isarco offer perfect conditions for various grape varieties.
The characteristics of wine grapes and the flavours and aromas of the produced wines differ from region to region. Moreover, high-quality grapes can be used for interesting wine blends. In fact, wine productions from a mixture of several grape varieties are a big challenge for every ambitious wine producer.
The South Tyrolean Wine Road offers perfect conditions for many, but not for every grape variety. In fact, mainly some white wine grape varieties are preferably grown in the Val d’Adige, the second important wine cultivation region in South Tyrol. Moreover, various wine grapes are grown in the regions Oltradige and Bassa Atesina and there are also some vineyards in the Val Venosta.
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The South-Tyrolean regions Oltradige and Bassa Atesina have the best climatic and geological conditions for… more
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Gewürztraminer is one of the autochthonous wine grape varieties grown in the South Tyrolean regions Bassa… more
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Chardonnay is one of the most famous white wines in the world and a very popular aperitif. more
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The Sauvignon blanc, a French white wine grape, is constantly growing in popularity. more
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In South Tyrol, Sylvaner is grown in the Val d’Isarco, in the area around Bolzano and in the Val d’Adige. more
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Kerner is a cross of Trollinger and Riesling and is produced on a low scale on the South Tyrolean Wine Road. more
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Müller Thurgau is one of the most popular white wines produced on the South Tyrolean Wine Road. more
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Pinot grigio has aromas of pears and meadow flowers and pairs particularly well with oysters. more
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In South Tyrol, Riesling is grown mainly in the Val d’Isarco, the Val Venosta, the Val d’Adige, the area around… more
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Veltliner is grown in the Val d’Isarco and has aromas of flowers and herbs. more
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In South Tyrol, Welschriesling is grown only on the Wine Road. more
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Goldmuskateller (Moscato giallo) is an autochthonous Italian wine grape variety grown in the South Tyrolean… more
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The South Tyrolean Wine Road provides the best conditions for growing every type of Cabernet. more
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First mentioned in France in the 18th century, the full name of Merlot is Merlot noir. more
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Lagrein is a full-bodied South Tyrolean wine, which goes particularly well with savoury dishes. more
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Pinot noir is a full-bodied red wine with a high tannin level. more
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Vernatsch (Schiava in Italian) is one of the most famous and typical red wines grown on the South Tyrolean Wine Road. more
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Malvasier (Malvasia in Italian) adds new colours to South Tyrolean wines. more
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Moscato rosa is an autochthonous wine grape variety of Trentino and a very popular dessert wine. more
