Viticulture

The climate of Southern Tyrol runs from Alpine to Mediterranean, and the region is blessed with an exceptional number of perfectly sunny days-prime conditions for a widevariety of grapes. Rather than single-crop planting, Alois Lageder encourages the cultivation of multiple varieties in any given vineyard and the use of compost over artificial fertilizers. The goal is biological balance. When it services quality, the top priority, Alois Lageder breaks with tradition. He has abandoned the pergola in favor of a trellis system, and practices integrated agriculture in the interest of longterm environmental protection. Vineyard work is regulated by the cycles and rhythms of nature, from the pruning of the vines until harvest. Nature is the source of inspiration for new ideas and goals.