Cortaccia sulla strada del vino/Kurtatsch an der Weinstraße

Clinging to the steep, sun-drenched alpine slopes of the Adige Valley along the South Tyrolean Wine Road, Cortaccia sulla strada del vino (Kurtatsch an der Weinstraße) thrives on extreme elevation changes. This mountain topography, ranging from low valley basins to high limestone terraces, nurtures the vineyards of the prestigious Lago di Caldaro DOC, a designation limited to a zone of 18 municipalities. Here, alpine winds and Mediterranean warmth collide, also fueling the broader Alto Adige DOC. These sharp microclimates ensure that grapes yield highly concentrated, terroir-driven flavors in this Bolzano enclave.