Innsbruck Family in Pinot Noir Heaven
The Gottardi family has been running its estate winery in Mazzon since 1983 with an intense focus on Pinot Noir
The Gottardi family from Innsbruck
had already made a
name for themselves in the world of wine as dealers when, in 1986, they
fulfilled a dream: with their own estate winery and grape growing areas
in Alto Adige’s Pinot Noir heaven. Thus the Gottardi Estate Winery came
into existence in Egna-Mazzon.
But before the Gottardis were able to get the first bottle of their own
wine onto the market, a great deal of work was necessary. All of the
vineyards were replanted and set up with Guyot trellises. And the
winery was also rebuilt. Only in 1995 was it possible to make the first
wines, starting out with Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.
“But because Pinot Noir enjoys great popularity both
nationally and internationally, in 2010 we decided to devote ourselves
exclusively to this unique grape variety,” says Alexander Gottardi.
And the conditions for this in Mazzon above Egna are absolutely ideal:
sandstone, limestone, and marl soils with long evening sun and cool
mountain winds at night prevent the grapes from maturing too quickly.
“They also grow rich in finesse and elegance,” Gottardi says with
enthusiasm, as he makes his contribution to top-quality Pinot Noirs with
a consistent policy of quality. Thus the grapes are harvested by hand
and carefully selected.
“From the first year, the grape material has been transported into the
winery only with gravity, which is very important since Pinot Noir is
very sensitive,” the winegrower explains. His Pinot Noir is first
matured in stainless steel tanks and then in small French barrique
barrels, and finally allowed to age in the bottle. A lot of work for a
place in the Pinot Noir heaven.
Via Degli Alpini 17
,
39044
,
Egna
Тел. +39 0471/812773
weingut@gottardi-mazzon.com
www.gottardi-mazzon.com
Тел. +39 0471/812773
weingut@gottardi-mazzon.com
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“Because Pinot Noir enjoys great popularity both nationally and internationally, in 2010 we decided to devote ourselves exclusively to this unique grape variety.”
Alexander Gottardi, winegrower at the Gottardi Estate Winery
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You can find more information here:
www.gottardi-mazzon.com