Alto Adige, in the far northeast of Italy, is a small wine region that makes incredibly high quality reds and whites. In this episode I discuss the unique terroir, grapes, and mixed culture of this region, with its heavy Germanic and Austrian influences.

I cover:

The long history of Alto Adige wine
The varied soil types and geology
The range of climates and growing conditions
The unique grapes (including Kerner, Schiava and Lagrein)
The DOCs and subzones of Alto Adige

A truly beautiful and unique Italian wine region, and one I hope I've convinced you to explore!

Copyright: Wines of Alto Adige

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Ep 554:The Wines of Alto Adige, Italy

Wine for Normal People

Ep 554:The Wines of Alto Adige, Italy