An Italian Adventure: Alto Adige

It's an unheralded region and for a closer look, we toured the vineyards and winery of Alois Lageder.

Its fifth generation CEO who bears the same name, knows this region well. Winemaking has been a part of the Lageder family history for more than a hundred and fifty years. After many years of growing organically, Alois Lageder took the winery one step further in 2004 by committing to biodynamic growing on its fifty-plus hectares. They meet Italian Demeter standards, but more than that, the vineyards are alive with birds and insects.

Pinot grigio is the most cultivated grape in Alto Adige and Alois Lageder's is widely acclaimed. In the video below, we speak with Alois Lageder and his son Clemens, learning about their wine and their past, present and future, and you can take a look at their lush, vibrant vineyards. Our full tasting notes are below. 

89/100Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio Dolomiti 2018Trentino- Alto-Adige, Italy

90/100Alois Lageder Chardonnay 2017Trentino- Alto-Adige, Italy

89/100Alois Lageder Pinot Bianco 2017Trentino- Alto-Adige, Italy

89/100Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio Dolomiti 2017Trentino- Alto-Adige, Italy

92/100Alois Lageder Gaun Chardonnay 2017Trentino- Alto-Adige, Italy

89/100Alois Lageder Gewurztraminer 2017Trentino- Alto-Adige, Italy

92/100Alois Lageder Lӧwengang Chardonnay 2015Trentino- Alto-Adige, Italy

89/100Alois Lageder Lagrein 2016Trentino- Alto-Adige, Italy

92/100Alois Lageder Krafuss Pinot Noir 2015Trentino- Alto-Adige, Italy

90/100Alois Lageder Bla XVI 2015Trentino- Alto-Adige, Italy

90/100Alois Lageder Natsch XVI 2016Trentino- Alto-Adige, Italy

91/100Alois Lageder Cor Romigberg 2015Trentino- Alto-Adige, Italy

96/100Alois Lageder 30 Years Lӧwengang Chardonnay N/VTrentino- Alto-Adige, Italy

Further study: Transhumance video

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