Region · Alto Adige, Italy
Alto Adige / Südtirol
AHL-to AH-dee-jeh
Alpine precision
Italy's German-speaking north: mountain light, cooperative excellence, and whites (and Pinot Nero) of cut and altitude.
- apple
- alpine herbs
- citrus
- stone
- white pepper
Gewürztraminer was named for Tramin here. Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon, and Kerner can all be electric. Lagrein and Schiava are the local reds — one dark and cocoa, one pale and cherry.
Cooperatives (Cantina Terlano, St. Michael-Eppan) are some of the world's best. Do not snob the co-op here.
Speck, dumplings, river fish, and mountain cheeses.
At the table
Service
Whites 46–50 °F (8–10 °C); Lagrein 59–61 °F (15–16 °C).
