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Wines from South Tyrol,
Wines from Bolzano – Gries

The Beginnings

For over 130 years, the cooperative movement has played a vital role in Alto Adiges economy. What began in the 19th century out of necessity has grown into a stable and sustainable business model that continues to thrive.

In the 19th century, Alto Adige experienced significant social and economic change. The decline of the nobility and the secularization of church property opened the door for the middle class to take an active role in the economy—even outside the urban centers.

In this agriculturally shaped region, numerous private wine trading companies emerged in the early 19th century. These businesses purchased must from individual farmers, processed it into wine, and sold it on. As a result, the farmers became highly dependent on the wine merchants, who set prices, delayed payments, or even left them without compensation during peak harvests. Many farmers faced severe losses and economic hardship.

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Cantina GRIES

In 1908, a group of forward-thinking farmers from Gries, near Bolzano, took a bold step toward independence by founding a wine cooperative. They acquired the private Tschurtschentaler winery in the main square of Gries and began producing wine together.

At that time, Gries was not yet part of the city of Bolzano. It was a well-known health resort within the Austro-Hungarian Empire and strongly rooted in agriculture.
From the very beginning, the cooperative aimed to cultivate and market Lagrein in all its forms—such as Lagrein Kretzer and Lagrein Dunkel. Over the years, part of the production also focused on S. Maddalena and increasingly on white wine varieties.
Today, the hills around Bolzano, reaching up to 1,000 meters above sea level, are home to grape varieties such as Gewürztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, and Müller Thurgau.

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Our Wines

Intuition, knowledge, and decades of experience are the foundation for authentic, characterful South Tyrolean wines. Tradition and craftsmanship are paired with modern cellar technology and diverse fermentation and aging techniques, ensuring that each wine fully expresses the essence of its grapes.

Environmentally conscious vineyard care and a meticulous grape selection process that starts in the vineyard guarantee high-quality fruit, which is then transformed into exceptional wines.

The wide range of growing sites—from 250 to 700 meters above sea level in and around Bolzano—contributes to a remarkable diversity: from fruity-fresh and aromatic white wines to elegant and full-bodied reds.

 

Alto Adige DOC White Wines

Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Müller-Thurgau, Sauvignon, Silvaner, Gewürztraminer, Kerner

Alto Adige DOC Red Wines

S. Maddalena, Pinot Noir, Lagrein, Merlot, Cabernet

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