Vineyard
Our members cultivate their vineyards in accordance with the guidelines of the S.Q.N.P.I.
(ital. Sistema di Qualità Nazionale di Produzione Integrata).
(en. Italy’s National Quality System for Integrated Production).
As a cooperative, we bring together hundreds of winegrowing families, implementing sustainable practices across a vast total acreage.
Resource Efficiency in the Cellar
Geothermal Cooling: In our deep cellars, we harness the earth's constant microclimate. This natural geothermal coolness regulates the temperature largely on its own, saving valuable energy.
Gravity-Fed Winemaking: By utilizing gravity, we reduce mechanical pumping processes to an absolute minimum. This ensures an exceptionally gentle handling of the harvested grapes.
On-Site Power Generation: Photovoltaic systems installed on the winery roofs cover a substantial share of our daily energy requirements.
Process Optimization: Our investments in cooling and heating technologies allow for precise temperature control in the cellar. As a result, vinification processes are managed with pinpoint accuracy and optimized energy consumption.
Resource Efficiency
A major share of our production is bottled in lightweight glass. Transitioning from a 410-gram bottle to the 360-gram lightweight version reduces the bottle weight by 12%. This reduction leads to an exact 12% decrease in CO₂ emissions during glass production and optimizes our transport carbon footprint.
People & Region
Securing Family Farms
Our cooperative is deeply rooted in the region: the vast majority of our winegrowing families live and work in the wine-producing community of Eppan. The cooperative structure ensures the survival of these small-scale family farms, strengthening the economic and social stability of our community.
Preserving the Cultural Landscape
Between the rows of vines, we rely on year-round spontaneous vegetation. Wild grasses and flowers grow naturally, preserving soil moisture – especially during dry periods – and protecting the ecosystem. This results in ripe, healthy grapes that retain the alpine freshness and tension that define our terroir.
Quality Over Yield
We consistently prioritize quality over yield. To achieve this, we precisely analyze the diverse soils and cultivate them gently. This is how we craft wines full of character with a clear sense of origin.
Our Winery
Infrastructure: Thanks to our central location and direct connection to local public transport, the winery is accessible to both guests and employees in an eco-friendly manner.
Local Value Creation: As a regional employer, we focus on the long-term employment of qualified professionals from the immediate surrounding area.
Short Supply Chains: We maintain fair, long-standing partnerships with suppliers from the closest possible proximity in order to keep transport distances to an absolute minimum.