Vigneti delle Dolomiti

About the wine

The 'Vigneti delle Dolomiti' IGT (also known as 'Weinberg Dolomiten') covers the administrative provinces of Trento, Bolzano, and Belluno. This mountainous region, characterized by its UNESCO-recognized Dolomite landscape, produces a wide range of wines including still, frizzante, passito, and sparkling (spumante) styles. The viticulture is defined by its alpine and sub-continental climate, with vineyards typically situated between 70 and 800 meters above sea level. The region is historically significant for its wine production, dating back to the Bronze Age, and benefits from the research influence of the Edmund Mach Foundation. The IGT allows for a broad range of grape varieties authorized for these specific provinces, emphasizing the high-quality potential of mountain-grown grapes. The disciplinare provides specific standards for sparkling wines, which are a key component of the region's identity, often utilizing Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Nero, and Müller Thurgau.

Grape varieties

Production & aging

The production area encompasses the entire administrative territory of the provinces of Bolzano, Trento, and Belluno. This region is predominantly mountainous, characterized by narrow valleys such as the Adige, Isarco, Venosta, Sarca, and Cembra, with vineyards located at altitudes ranging from 70 to 800 meters above sea level.