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Alto Adige

Alto Adige DOC encompasses white, red, rosé, and sparkling wines from the Bolzano area.

Denomination
DOC
Grape base
Several grapes, depending on the style
Region
Trentino-Alto Adige

Many wines beneath one Alpine name

Alto Adige is a broad wine denomination, with grape names and subzones that make the bottle more specific.

A Lagrein, a Pinot Bianco and a Valle Isarco white lead you into different parts of Alto Adige’s wine world. The specification includes numerous named grape styles, sparkling wines and subzones, rather than one standard color or flavor.

Its account of the region connects this variety with differing soils, vineyard elevations and climate. The Alps shelter the area from northern weather, while the Adige valley opens toward warmer influences from the south. Reading beyond the regional name helps you choose the expression you want to explore.

Along the Adige and Isarco valleys

The denomination’s vineyard area lies in the province of Bolzano, along the upper Adige valley and lower Isarco valley. Local names such as Santa Maddalena, Terlano and Valle Isarco identify subzones with their own wine provisions.

Trentino-Alto Adige

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