A Banker Crazy about Wine
Andreas Theiner changed from the teller’s window to the vineyard
Wine and its production have a great deal to do with values. And Andreas Theinermust have also thought that. Before he took over his family’s
historical estate with Plars Castle in Lagundo in 2003, he was a banker.
As unusual as the change from the teller’s window to the
vineyard may be is how simple the explanation is that Theiner provides.
“Wine is my passion”, he says, “and even though I had
pursued a completely different professional career, it made my love of
wine even stronger.” And that may also have to do with the fact that
passion for wine is in the genes of the Theiners. Andreas’ grandfather
Franz had already studied at the Winegrowing Technical College in
Klosterneuburg near Vienna – back in 1895! In 1911, he returned to
South Tyrol, he acquired the Plars Castle estate in Lagundo, produced
wines for the rest of his life, and in the end handed the estate down to
his son Karl, who expanded it.
Finally, in 2003, Andreas took
over the castle and concentrated on the production of quality wines.
The conditions for them are ideal: the vineyards in Plars di Mezzo,
situated at 450 meters above sea level, benefit from a great deal of sun
and a constant breeze. “This climate is ideal for a Sauvignon Blanc
that is extremely strong in character, but also for Chardonnay, Pinot
Blanc, Schiava, Lagrein, and Merlot,” Theiner explains.
In the
winery, a gentle processing of the grapes and careful handling of the
wine are important to him, because, “Only in that way are we successful
in having the individuality and essence of the vineyard finding their way into the wines.” And that’s also what passion for wine sounds like.
Via Plars di Mezzo 25
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39022
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Lagundo
Тел. +39 0473 448472
info@schlossplars.com
www.schlossplars.com
Тел. +39 0473 448472
info@schlossplars.com
www.schlossplars.com
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“Wine is my passion, and even though I had pursued a completely different professional career, it made my love of wine even stronger.”
Andreas Theiner, winegrower at the Plars Castle Estate
Wine shop
Every Friday from 10AM to 12.30PM directly at Schloss Plars or at any other time on request by phone.
Guided tours
April - October: Every Tuesday, with guided hike followed by a cellar tour and wine tasting led by Andreas Theiner.
Restaurant opening hours
April - October: Daily breakfast on request by phone.
You can find more information here:
www.schlossplars.com