Alto Adige

The unique geography of northeastern Italy yields distinctive wines from mountainside vineyards

The town of Cortaccia in Alto Adige, Italy
Rising to elevations of more than 1,100 feet, sloping vineyards cover the hillsides around the town of Cortaccia, home to the historic Kurtatsch cooperative.

Alto Adige, also known as Südtirol, is a small DOC tucked below the Austrian border in Italy’s northeastern corner. While it not be as famous as Piedmont or Tuscany, this Italian wine region has myriad great wines and good values to offer in Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot, Merlot and more. Senior editor Alison Napjus has tasted more than 160 wines over the past year for this report, with standouts from Elena Walch, Alois Lageder, Cantina Terlano, Cantina Tramin and more. Read on for details on the most recently rated bottles, plus scores and tasting notes!

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