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Südtirol

Alto Adige

Alpine precision — cool-climate whites and elegant reds at the northern limit.

About the Region

Alto Adige — known in German as Südtirol — sits at Italy's alpine northern boundary, producing wines that carry the precision and aromatic clarity of the mountains. Vineyard elevations between 200 and 900 meters, combined with dramatic diurnal temperature shifts, preserve vivid acidity and fragrance across both white and red varieties. The region is home to some of Italy's most compelling terroir-driven whites, alongside elegant, lighter reds shaped by altitude. Terra Trionfo's focus here is on producers whose wines reflect the alpine character of this unique cultural and viticultural crossroads.

Alpine continental — high altitude and large diurnal shifts produce wines of exceptional aromatic clarity.

Portfolio Focus

  • ·Alpine whites with precision, minerality, and aromatic lift
  • ·Mountain-grown reds with freshness and elegance
  • ·High-elevation wines shaped by dramatic temperature shifts
  • ·Native and international varieties expressed through alpine terroir

Principal Grapes

Pinot BiancoPinot GrigioGewürztraminerPinot NeroLagreinSchiava

These grapes illustrate the regional character Terra Trionfo considers within the portfolio.

Terra Trionfo Portfolio

Alto Adige Wine Styles

The Terra Trionfo portfolio focuses on wines that reflect the distinctive terroir of this region. These styles represent the character and traditions that define the region's viticulture. Specific estates are introduced as they join the Terra Trionfo portfolio.

Alpine Whites

Pinot Bianco · Pinot Grigio · Kerner

High-altitude whites showing crystalline acidity, minerality, and alpine freshness.

Aromatic Varietals

Gewürztraminer

Perfumed alpine expressions with spice, stone fruit, and vibrant texture.

Mountain Reds

Lagrein · Schiava · Pinot Nero

Elegant reds shaped by cool nights and dramatic elevation shifts.

Representative Wines

Alto Adige Wines

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These wines illustrate the style and character of the region. Producers are introduced publicly once they join the Terra Trionfo portfolio.

White

Zanotelli Pinot Grigio

Alto Adige DOC

White

Dolomites · Trentino-Alto Adige

This is alpine Pinot Grigio as it is meant to taste — shaped by Dolomite altitude and the cool mountain nights that preserve aromatic lift and vivid natural acidity, rather than the neutral mass-produced style that dominates the category. White pear, lemon zest, almond skin, and a stony mineral thread on the finish reflect the unique terroir of the South Tyrolean mountain valleys. One of the portfolio's most restaurant-ready whites: clean, versatile, and built to hold its position on a by-the-glass programme year-round.

Classical
$22
White

Zanotelli Kerner

White

Dolomites · Trentino-Alto Adige

Kerner is one of the Alto Adige's most expressive native varietals — a cross of Riesling and Trollinger cultivated exclusively at high alpine elevations where cool mountain air preserves aromatics that warmer climates simply cannot achieve. Zanotelli's expression delivers grapefruit zest, white peach, a precise floral lift, and a vivid mineral backbone that lingers long on the finish. Almost entirely absent from U.S. import lists at present, this is a genuine point-of-difference wine for sommeliers and wine-literate consumers who want something they haven't tasted before.

Classical
$25
Red

Zanotelli Lagrein

Red

Dolomites · Trentino-Alto Adige

Lagrein is indigenous to the Dolomite valleys of Alto Adige — a deeply coloured, soft red with dark berry fruit, a violet character, and naturally moderate tannins that allow it to be served lightly chilled, a feature very few Italian reds can offer. Grown at altitude on the Zanotelli family's high-elevation sites, this expression shows blackberry, plum, dried violet, and a clean savory finish that pairs naturally with charcuterie, grilled sausage, and hard cheeses. An ideal by-the-glass red for summer and early-autumn programmes where guests want something with presence but not weight.

Classical
$25

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