The winery
Ritterhof
Winery based in Caldaro (South Tyrol) producing a wide range of South Tyrolean wines across the Terra, Collis and Rarus lines; run by the Roner family and committed to quality and respect for the land.
- Alto Adige / Trentino-Alto Adige · Italia
- Since 1967
- 36 products
The story
The winery has its roots in Caldaro on the Strada del Vino. According to the timeline published by the winery, its beginnings date back to 1967. The first official winemaker joined in the 1990s, and in 1999 ownership passed to the Roner family. In recent decades the winery has undergone several renovation projects, and it is currently led by Eva Kaneppele, a representative of the newest generation.
Production philosophy
The winery emphasizes the importance of terroir and careful vineyard management: hand harvesting, rigorous grape selection, and ongoing collaboration with local growers. Production is offered across several ranges, from everyday wines to selected bottlings and reserves, with a focus on sustainability and respect for nature.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards are located in the vicinity of Lago di Caldaro, in the heart of Alto Adige/Trentino-Alto Adige, along the Strada del Vino n.1. The production areas include morainic slopes and hills situated at approximately 320–450 metres above sea level, with the sandy and gravelly soils typical of the lake basin.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Pinot Bianco (Weißburgunder)
- Pinot Grigio
- Chardonnay
- Souvignier Gris (PIWI)
- Gewürztraminer (Traminer Aromatico)
- Sauvignon
- Müller Thurgau
- Goldmuskateller (Moscato giallo)
- Rosenmuskateller (Moscato rosa / Rosenmuskateller)
- Lagrein
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pinot Nero (Blauburgunder)
- Vernatsch / Schiava
What makes it distinctive
- Headquartered in Caldaro, Alto Adige.
- Wines organized into three lines: Terra, Collis and Rarus.
- Managed and owned by the Roner family; current director: Eva Kaneppele.
- Extensive range: from indigenous grape varieties to international classics.
- Wine shop and guided tours available at the estate.
- Experimentation with PIWI grape varieties.
