Under the Raven
Winegrowing brings new life to an old farm
Under the sign of the raven, Stephan Pramstrahler of the Grottnerhof in Fiè produces multifaceted wines, all of which carry the name of a different bird – “A bird with great character,” as Pramstrahler emphasizes. For the old Grottnerhof, winegrowing in any case means a new future.
In
2007, Pramstrahler, who runs the Hotel Turmwirt in Fiè, purchased the
dilapidated Grottnerhof in Novale di Fiè and thoroughly renovated it –
with a great deal of care and respect for the history of the farmhouse.
Thus great pains were gone through to preserve the traditional
wood-paneled Tyrolean Stube parlor, the curing kitchen, the oven, and
the vault over the hallway. “In the cellar, there are even still old
wine barrels that tell of earlier times,” the owner tells us.
And
the barrels fit perfectly, since in its new life, everything in the
Grottnerhof revolves around wine. Or, more aptly: around multifaceted
wines with lively, mineral-rich tones and a special finish: Sauvignon
Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Noir that reflect the
character of the surroundings. And those of the people who stand behind
them. “The maturation of our wines takes place in stainless steel
tanks and in large wooden barrels,” explains Pramstrahler. “That
requires great attention and a lot of patience.”
What remains
is just the question about the “birds with great character” that
decorate the labels of the Grottnerhof bottles that were designed by
artist Florin Kompatscher. And especially the question
as to why the common raven was chosen as the “coat of arms bird”. The
answer is simple: not only is the raven indigenous to the Novale di Fiè,
it can also be trained very well. And above all else, it is highly
intelligent.
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