The Ancient Romans Grew Wine Here
Archaeological finds and modern quality wines: they pair well, too
Having several hundred years of tradition is not extremely rare with
Alto Adige estate wineries, but having roots that date back 1,700 years
is. In the vineyards of the Baron Widmann Estate Winery in Cortaccia, winegrowing can be traced back to the Romans. And with proof.
In
1977, during clearing work at the estate, remnants from Roman times
were stumbled upon, including wooden parts of a grapevine which, with
the help of findings of coins, could be dated back to the period around
300 AD.
The history of the estate winery is therefore a long
one, not least because the conditions for a vineyard here are ideal.
The vineyards of the Baron Widmann Estate Winery in Cortacciaare located between 220 and 600 meters of elevation on sunny, at times
steep slopes which, as a result of the different locations, elevations,
and soils, each create their own conditions. “We are careful to select
the most suitable location for each of the different varieties on the
basis of our long tradition and lengthy experience,” explains Andreas
Widmann.
As early as the 1960s, the shift was already made at
the Baron Widmann Estate Winery from the pergola to the Guyot trellis.
“Only with Schiava did we remain with the pergola trellis,” Widmann
says. In addition to the indigenous varieties, the warm locations of
Cortaccia are also suitable above all else for the Bordeaux varieties,
and thus Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon, but the
assortment also includes Gewürztraminer, Manzoni, Chardonnay, and
Sauvignon Blanc.
The wines are made at the family manor in the
heart of the village of Cortaccia. The venerable building is not as old
as Roman times, but parts of it do date back to the Gothic period. And
thus the roots do indeed run deep.
Endergasse 3
,
39040
,
Cortaccia
Тел. +39 0471 880092
info@baron-widmann.it
www.baron-widmann.it
Тел. +39 0471 880092
info@baron-widmann.it
www.baron-widmann.it
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“We are careful to select the most suitable location for each of the different varieties on the basis of our long tradition and lengthy experience.”
Andreas Widmann, Baron Widmann Estate Winery
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- PETIT POIS CORP
- Meraner Weinhaus
You can find more information here:
www.baron-widmann.it