<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><ttl>60</ttl><title><![CDATA[News]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><language>en</language><item><title><![CDATA[Alto Adige 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Exciting Vintage with Numerous Highpoints White wines with fresh, filigree fruit and a fine luster, red wines with great aroma and character, excellent structure, and perfect tannin structure – that is how the 2011 vintage has turned out in Alto Adige. The course of the year in Alto Adige's vineyards was anything but easy. Capricious weather, hailstorms, and last but not least the appearance of a non-native pest, the spotted wing drosophila, posed great challenges for all those involved in so ...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[An Exciting Vintage with Numerous Highpoints White wines with fresh, filigree fruit and a fine luster, red wines with great aroma and character, excellent structure, and perfect tannin structure – that is how the 2011 vintage has turned out in Alto Adige. The course of the year in Alto Adige's vineyards was anything but easy. Capricious weather, hailstorms, and last but not least the appearance of a non-native pest, the spotted wing drosophila, posed great challenges for all those involved in so ...]]></content:encoded><dc:date>2012-04-02T16:25:33+02:00</dc:date><link>http://www.altoadigewines.comhttp://www.altoadigewines.com/en/news/52-alto-adige-2011.html</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alto Adige is Confirmed as Italy’s Top Wine Growing Area]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the First Time: A Tasting of All of the Prizewinning Wines Year after year, the publication of the new wine guides is awaited with great excitement. Gambero Rosso, L’Espresso, Veronelli, Duemilavini, Slow Wine, Vinibuoni, and Sparkle are the names of the best known Italian wine guides, and for 2012, they have once again honored the countries best wines. Wines from Alto Adige were awarded the best scores a total of 114 times: 25 “Tre Bicchieri” from Gambero Rosso, 25 “Cinque Bottiglie” from L ...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[For the First Time: A Tasting of All of the Prizewinning Wines Year after year, the publication of the new wine guides is awaited with great excitement. Gambero Rosso, L’Espresso, Veronelli, Duemilavini, Slow Wine, Vinibuoni, and Sparkle are the names of the best known Italian wine guides, and for 2012, they have once again honored the countries best wines. Wines from Alto Adige were awarded the best scores a total of 114 times: 25 “Tre Bicchieri” from Gambero Rosso, 25 “Cinque Bottiglie” from L ...]]></content:encoded><dc:date>2011-11-30T14:24:02+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.altoadigewines.comhttp://www.altoadigewines.com/en/news/42-alto-adige-is-confirmed-as-italy-s-top-wine-growing-area.html</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[The harvest 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Sunny September Provides Just the Right Touch The golden days of late summer got everything ready. Although during 2011, many winegrowers at times looked at their vineyards with apprehension. But in the autumn, they harvested thoroughly ripe, healthy grapes. Their summary: “Fine harvest – everything’s fine.” The 2011 wine harvest began two weeks earlier, lasted considerably longer than was at first expected and, with just a few exceptions, was accompanied by absolute picture book weather. The  ...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[A Sunny September Provides Just the Right Touch The golden days of late summer got everything ready. Although during 2011, many winegrowers at times looked at their vineyards with apprehension. But in the autumn, they harvested thoroughly ripe, healthy grapes. Their summary: “Fine harvest – everything’s fine.” The 2011 wine harvest began two weeks earlier, lasted considerably longer than was at first expected and, with just a few exceptions, was accompanied by absolute picture book weather. The  ...]]></content:encoded><dc:date>2012-03-23T10:53:43+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.altoadigewines.comhttp://www.altoadigewines.com/en/news/38-the-harvest-2011.html</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gardens & wine experience package]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle and Katzenzungen Castle The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle assumed patronage for the world’s largest and probably oldest grapevine. On Thursdays in August, September and October, as part of the Gardens & Wine Experience Package, there are guided tours to the Versoaln vine at Katzenzungen Castle in Prissiano (Tesimo) together with a wine tasting. The ticket also includes a guided tour of Katzenzungen Castle and The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, where  ...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle and Katzenzungen Castle The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle assumed patronage for the world’s largest and probably oldest grapevine. On Thursdays in August, September and October, as part of the Gardens & Wine Experience Package, there are guided tours to the Versoaln vine at Katzenzungen Castle in Prissiano (Tesimo) together with a wine tasting. The ticket also includes a guided tour of Katzenzungen Castle and The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, where  ...]]></content:encoded><dc:date>2012-05-18T00:00:00+02:00</dc:date><link>http://www.altoadigewines.comhttp://www.altoadigewines.com/en/news/29-gardens-wine-experience-package.html</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Definitive Italian Wine Tasting, London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alto Adige Wines featured at the “Definitive Italian Wine Tasting” in London Main focus on white varietals At the 13th annual “Definitive Italian Wine Tasting” (www.definitiveitalianwine.co.uk) which took place at Lord’s Cricket Ground, Nursery End Pavillion, London on June 28th 2011 the Wines of Alto Adige have been presented on two tasting tables. This trade and press event has been organized by Hunt & Coady and offered an unique platform to taste a selection of Italian Wines available on the  ...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Alto Adige Wines featured at the “Definitive Italian Wine Tasting” in London Main focus on white varietals At the 13th annual “Definitive Italian Wine Tasting” (www.definitiveitalianwine.co.uk) which took place at Lord’s Cricket Ground, Nursery End Pavillion, London on June 28th 2011 the Wines of Alto Adige have been presented on two tasting tables. This trade and press event has been organized by Hunt & Coady and offered an unique platform to taste a selection of Italian Wines available on the  ...]]></content:encoded><dc:date>2012-05-18T00:00:00+02:00</dc:date><link>http://www.altoadigewines.comhttp://www.altoadigewines.com/en/news/27-definitive-italian-wine-tasting-london.html</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dni Wina z Po?udniowego Tyrolu: degustacje w Warszawie]]></title><description><![CDATA[28 czerwca, w Warszawie rozpoczn? si? Dni Wina z Po?udniowego Tyrolu. Przez dwa tygodnie, w ró?nych sklepach i restauracjach b?dzie mo?na spróbowa? po?udniowotyrolskich win oraz produktów regionalnych. Uczestnicy b?d? tak?e mieli szanse wygra? pobyt na jednej z Winnych Farm w Po?udniowym Tyrolu.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[28 czerwca, w Warszawie rozpoczn? si? Dni Wina z Po?udniowego Tyrolu. Przez dwa tygodnie, w ró?nych sklepach i restauracjach b?dzie mo?na spróbowa? po?udniowotyrolskich win oraz produktów regionalnych. Uczestnicy b?d? tak?e mieli szanse wygra? pobyt na jednej z Winnych Farm w Po?udniowym Tyrolu.]]></content:encoded><dc:date>2012-05-18T00:00:00+02:00</dc:date><link>http://www.altoadigewines.comhttp://www.altoadigewines.com/en/news/26-dni-wina-z-po-udniowego-tyrolu-degustacje-w-warszawie.html</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Culturonda® Wine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Culturonda® Wine The new cultural guide Culturonda® Wine opens up twelve routes to wine culture and the enjoyment of wine in South Tyrol. South Tyrol is a tiny wine region in Italy, the world’s largest wine producing country, and enjoys a quality profile way out of proportion to its size. Some 20 grape varieties thrive in a small area and the resulting wines consistently scoop top international awards. Vernatsch, Lagrein and Gewürztraminer even originated in South Tyrol. Wine has been made here  ...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Culturonda® Wine The new cultural guide Culturonda® Wine opens up twelve routes to wine culture and the enjoyment of wine in South Tyrol. South Tyrol is a tiny wine region in Italy, the world’s largest wine producing country, and enjoys a quality profile way out of proportion to its size. Some 20 grape varieties thrive in a small area and the resulting wines consistently scoop top international awards. Vernatsch, Lagrein and Gewürztraminer even originated in South Tyrol. Wine has been made here  ...]]></content:encoded><dc:date>2011-08-02T09:07:38+02:00</dc:date><link>http://www.altoadigewines.comhttp://www.altoadigewines.com/en/news/19-culturonda-wine.html</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Tasting Tour 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wines of Alto Adige Captivate US Trade & Press During Three-City Tasting Tour New York, NY, March 2011 —The wines of Alto Adige swept through Chicago, Boston and New York City during the region’s recent grand tasting tour. Located in Italy’s northeast corner between Austria and Switzerland, Alto Adige (also known as Südtirol or South Tyrol) is home to a blend of Alpine and Mediterranean cultures. One of the world’s smallest wine growing areas, yet one of the most multi-faceted, the Alto Adig ...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Wines of Alto Adige Captivate US Trade & Press During Three-City Tasting Tour New York, NY, March 2011 —The wines of Alto Adige swept through Chicago, Boston and New York City during the region’s recent grand tasting tour. Located in Italy’s northeast corner between Austria and Switzerland, Alto Adige (also known as Südtirol or South Tyrol) is home to a blend of Alpine and Mediterranean cultures. One of the world’s smallest wine growing areas, yet one of the most multi-faceted, the Alto Adig ...]]></content:encoded><dc:date>2011-03-18T09:41:03+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.altoadigewines.comhttp://www.altoadigewines.com/en/news/10-us-tasting-tour-2011.html</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provinus 2 Campaign kicks off 2011 with US Tasting Tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Provinus 2 Campaign kicks off 2011 with US Tasting Tour The Alto Adige US “Provinus” campaign, co-financed by the European Commission and the Italian state, aims to promote Alto Adige DOC wines across the United States, one of the world’s most important wine markets. Following the successes of the 2010 program, closing this December, the yearly campaign will recommence in early 2011 with “Provinus 2” and a continuation of promotional activities, again managed by Cornerstone Communications. To ki ...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Provinus 2 Campaign kicks off 2011 with US Tasting Tour The Alto Adige US “Provinus” campaign, co-financed by the European Commission and the Italian state, aims to promote Alto Adige DOC wines across the United States, one of the world’s most important wine markets. Following the successes of the 2010 program, closing this December, the yearly campaign will recommence in early 2011 with “Provinus 2” and a continuation of promotional activities, again managed by Cornerstone Communications. To ki ...]]></content:encoded><dc:date>2011-03-03T11:41:22+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.altoadigewines.comhttp://www.altoadigewines.com/en/news/7-provinus-2-campaign-kicks-off-2011-with-us-tasting-tour.html</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alto Adige Wines Introduces New Brand Identity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alto Adige Wines Introduces New Brand Identity The Alto Adige Wine Consortium and the Export Organization Südtirol (EOS) have launched a new brand identity for the wines of Alto Adige. Located in Italy’s northeast corner, the Alto Adige region is also known as Südtirol (South Tyrol) stemming from its bicultural Italo-Austrian heritage. The new logo is comprised of the word “Südtirol” in a circle above a stylized mountain range with the two-toned, light green and grey inscription “Südtirol Wein – ...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Alto Adige Wines Introduces New Brand Identity The Alto Adige Wine Consortium and the Export Organization Südtirol (EOS) have launched a new brand identity for the wines of Alto Adige. Located in Italy’s northeast corner, the Alto Adige region is also known as Südtirol (South Tyrol) stemming from its bicultural Italo-Austrian heritage. The new logo is comprised of the word “Südtirol” in a circle above a stylized mountain range with the two-toned, light green and grey inscription “Südtirol Wein – ...]]></content:encoded><dc:date>2012-05-18T00:00:00+02:00</dc:date><link>http://www.altoadigewines.comhttp://www.altoadigewines.com/en/news/8-alto-adige-wines-introduces-new-brand-identity.html</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harvest 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alto Adige Harvest 2010 Optimal Quality Vintage from Unusual Growing Conditions Bolzano, Italy, October 2010 — Alto Adige winemakers and growers are very pleased with the 2010 vintage. Grapes showed optimal quality, with slightly lower sugar content and slightly higher acidity compared to 2009. Volumes are lower this year as compared to previous harvests, showing a decrease between 10% - 25%, depending on the variety. In cellars in Alto Adige, young wines from this harvest are showing typical fl ...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Alto Adige Harvest 2010 Optimal Quality Vintage from Unusual Growing Conditions Bolzano, Italy, October 2010 — Alto Adige winemakers and growers are very pleased with the 2010 vintage. Grapes showed optimal quality, with slightly lower sugar content and slightly higher acidity compared to 2009. Volumes are lower this year as compared to previous harvests, showing a decrease between 10% - 25%, depending on the variety. In cellars in Alto Adige, young wines from this harvest are showing typical fl ...]]></content:encoded><dc:date>2011-03-02T10:52:33+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.altoadigewines.comhttp://www.altoadigewines.com/en/news/4-harvest-2010.html</link></item></channel></rss>
