One Leg in Alto Adige, the Other in Trentino

X marks the spot, as Anton Ochsenreiter swapped out the “chs” in the name of his Oxenreiter company in Bretonico in Trentino. The red X and the coat of arms with the knight riding on an ox [since the name Ochsenreiter means “ox rider”] decorate his wines from two completely different areas. And from two different provinces.

The Trentino pillar of Oxenreiter is located at an elevation of around 600 meters on the sunny slopes of Monte Baldo, while its Alto Adige counterpart has the vineyards around the Steinhauserhof in Pochi above Salorno. From Pochi, there is a view of broad sections of the Bassa Atesina and the Adige Valley south of the Chiusa di Salorno cleft – and thus the two provinces which Oxenreiter unites on its label.

Anton Ochsenreiter’s Alto Adige vineyards have an area of seven hectares and lie at an elevation between 550 and 600 meters. “The ideal location, warm days, and cool nights at the Steinhauserhof guarantee wines with structure, elegance, and fine aromas,” the winegrower explained. At Oxenreiter in Brentonico, great value is placed upon the right selection of grapevines and an optimal coordination of varieties and locations. Thus the establishment has Schiava, Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc in their assortment.

In addition to the location and the selection of varieties, there is a third ingredient in Oxenreiter’s recipe for success: the family’s passion in the vineyard and the winery. Which knows no boundaries. And apparently, not even provincial boundaries.