

Where Alto Adige’s Top Class Thrives
A Journey into the Land of DOC Cultivation Zones
Unique in all of Italy: over 98% of the area planted with grapes in Alto Adige is under DOC protection, thus pushing the region to the very top. But what actually lies behind the promising designation “DOC”?
The DOC Controlled Designation of Origin guarantees the adherence to strict provisions that range from the maximum yields in the vineyard to the acidity content in the bottle. It is not without reason that the Italian Wine Act No. 238 of December 12, 2016, places the DOC and DOCG wines as well as wines from single vineyards at the apex of the quality pyramid.
In Alto Adige winemaking, the Controlled Designations of Origin “Alto Adige” or “Südtiroler” and “Lago di Caldaro” or “Kalterersee” are used for the identification of the DOC wines. The winegrowers can trust that only controlled wineries can claim the DOC status for themselves and advertise with it.
The DOC Controlled Designation of Origin guarantees the adherence to strict provisions that range from the maximum yields in the vineyard to the acidity content in the bottle. It is not without reason that the Italian Wine Act No. 238 of December 12, 2016, places the DOC and DOCG wines as well as wines from single vineyards at the apex of the quality pyramid.
In Alto Adige winemaking, the Controlled Designations of Origin “Alto Adige” or “Südtiroler” and “Lago di Caldaro” or “Kalterersee” are used for the identification of the DOC wines. The winegrowers can trust that only controlled wineries can claim the DOC status for themselves and advertise with it.