CANTINA BOZEN 

Italy’s first and foremost CasaClima* winery-  

Kellerei Bozen represents the best of both worlds in South Tyrol, combining the growing traditions of over 224 growers from 350 hectares of Bolzano’s finest vineyards. The region’s largest co-op, Kellerei Bozen, its moniker in the regional German tongue, merged some of the region’s oldest indigenous varietal producers in 2001, bringing in prized plots to their already impressive collection of vineyard sites spread throughout Bolzano. The winemakers behind the Kellerei Bozen label themselves “young and full of vision for the future.” By blending the traditions of this intriguing region with the innovative spirit of this youthful group, we can expect nothing but greatness from this already distinguished winery. 

The Bozen wine cooperative is the joint venture of two historical wineries in Bolzano, each bringing a different focus and specialty to the collaboration. The Gries Winery, founded in 1908, set out to produce red wine with the Lagrein grape, a native variety of the Gries region. The St. Magdalena Winery, founded in 1930, began as a cooperative intent on making St. Magdalener, a red wine made from the Vernatsch grape. In 2001, they became Cantina Produttori Bolzano, the youngest cooperative winery in South Tyrol.ly select only the best-

Kellerei Bozen sources fruit from 350 hectares of Bolzano’s best vineyards between 240 and 800 meters above sea level. Vineyards in the undulating valley floor are characterized by deep, alluvial, warm, and well-aerated soils, while soils in the sun-drenched hillsides are light and sandy. The grapes that go into St. Magdalener are sourced from the loose, sandy soil on the warm slopes at the foot of the Renon, from the hamlets of Santa Maddalena, Santa Giustina, and Coste. Lagrein grapes are grown on the porous, warm soils of Gries and S. Maurizio. Vineyards at San Giorgio, Guncina, Settequerce, San Maurizio, and Missiano also lie within the production area. The enormous diversity of soils and microclimates enables them to produce a wide range of wines, each grown under ideal conditions. They employ green cultivation methods and rigorous selection of only the best quality, healthiest grapes at harvest time. They maintain three lines of wines- Classic, Election, and Riserva.

WHO: 224 growers from 350 hectares of Bolzano’s finest vineyards

WINEMAKER: Stefan Filippi

MANAGING DIRECTOR: Matthias Messner took over Klaus Sparer's position in 2023

WHERE: Bolzano, South Tyrol, Alto Adige, Italy

FOUNDED: 1908

LAND: 320 hectares, 240-800 meters above sea level

VARIETALS: Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Müller Thurgau, Kerner, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Lagrein, Pinot Nero,  Schiava

VITICULTURE: Varying- mostly organic practicing, and some farmers are biodynamic

The wines of Kellerei Bozen/Cantina Bozano are divided into four categories-
Classic, Election, Riserva, and Superior.

-The Classic Line-

The Classic line is from collective grapes from around Bolzano.
They are predominantly made in stainless steel, with some partial use of large wooden casks on the reds.

-The Election Line-

The Election line features wines from one vineyard or area, making them more focused.
The white wines, for the most part, are vinified in stainless steel, and all the reds are introduced to wooden casks.

-The Riserva Line-

The Riserva Line features wines from top vineyards, crafted with care.
They offer rich layers, distinctive character, and aging potential for cellar enjoyment.

  • Denomination Information

  • ABOUT THE ALTO ADIGE / SÜDTIROL DOC

    Region: Trentino-Alto Adige

    History: Established as a DOC in 1975

    Vineyard Area: 4,877 ha / 12,046 acres (2021)

    Production: 287,000 hl / 3,191,000 cases (5-year average)

    Principal White Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Grüner Veltliner, Kerner, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sylvaner Verde, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)

    Principal Red Grape Varieties: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lagrein, Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Moscato Rosa, Pinot Nero, Portoghese, Schiava

  • WHITE WINES

    WHITE WINES

    Bianco or Weiss (Wh): Minimum 80% Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Kerner, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and/or Sylvaner Verde + OAWG

    Chardonnay (Wh): Minimum 85% Chardonnay + OAWG
    Kerner (Wh): Minimum 85% Kerner + OAWG
    Moscato Giallo (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 85% Moscato Giallo + OAWG
    Müller-Thurgau (Wh): Minimum 85% Müller-Thurgau + OAWG
    Pinot Bianco (Wh): Minimum 85% Pinot Bianco + OAWG
    Pinot Grigio (Wh): Minimum 85% Pinot Grigio + OAWG
    Riesling (Wh): Minimum 85% Riesling + OAWG
    Riesling Italico (Wh): Minimum 85% Welschriesling + OAWG
    Sauvignon (Wh): Minimum 85% Sauvignon Blanc + OAWG
    Sylvaner (Wh): Minimum 85% Sylvaner Verde + OAWG

    Traminer Aromatico (Wh): Minimum 85% Gewürztraminer + OAWG

    Riserva (Bianco and all white varietals)

  • RED WINES

    Rosso or Rot (Rd): Minimum 80% Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lagrein, Merlot, Pinot Nero, and/or Schiava + OARG

    Cabernet (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon + OARG
    Cabernet Franc (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Franc + OARG
    Cabernet Sauvignon (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Sauvignon + OARG
    Lagrein (Rd): Minimum 85% Lagrein + OARG
    Malvasia (Rd): Minimum 85% Malvasia Nera + OARG
    Merlot (Rd): Minimum 85% Merlot + OARG
    Moscato Rosa (Rd): Minimum 85% Moscato Rosa + OARG
    Pinot Nero (Rd): Minimum 85% Pinot Nero + OARG
    Schiava (Rd): Minimum 85% Schiava Grossa and/or Schiava Gentile + OARG
    Schiava Grigia (Rd): Minimum 85% Schiava Grigia + OARG

    Riserva (Rosso and all red varietals)

  • ROSATO WINES

    Lagrein Rosato, Rosè, or Kretzer (Ro): Minimum 85% Lagrein + OARG

    Merlot Rosato, Rosè, or Kretzer (Ro): Minimum 85% Merlot + OARG

    Moscato Rosa (Ro): Minimum 85% Moscato Rosa + OARG

    Pinot Nero Rosato, Rosè, or Kretzer (Ro): Minimum 85% Pinot Nero + OARG

 

KELLEREI BOZEN / CANTINA BOLZANO
Via San Maurizio, 36, 39100 Bolzano BZ, Italy +39 0471 270909
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