The vineyard is the nucleus of quality. Alto Adige’s winegrowers are well aware of this fact. And they also act upon it by seeking to fully exploit the quality potential of their soils.
A decision is carefully reached as to which varieties of vines are to be planted at which locations. Because only at its “favorite place” can a certain grape variety reveal its full aroma, its complete power, and its unique personality. In Alto Adige's often steep slopes, working by hand is still to be taken for granted. This additional investment also helps to protect the landscape.
From time immemorial, special value has been placed on environmentally friendly methods of cultivation in Alto Adige. So-called “natural winegrowing” supports nature’s powers of resistance, protecting beneficial insects and even promoting their spread. In order to increase the quality of the grapes, the focus for many years now has been on limiting yields, along with the consistent conversion from the classic pergola trellis to modern wire frame (Guyot) trellises with which the grapevines grow in intense competition with each other.
Last but not least, the well-organized collaboration between the winegrowers with consulting and research institutions promotes the consistent quality process at all levels.