The winery
Kettmeir
Alto Adige winery based in Caldaro (BZ), producing still wines and Metodo Classico sparkling wines, with a strong regional identity and dedicated ranges such as I Classici, Le Selezioni and Metodo Classico.
- Alto Adige / Trentino-Alto Adige (Südtirol) · Italia
- Since 1919
- 22 products
The story
Founded in the early 20th century, Kettmeir is a historic South Tyrolean winery rooted in Caldaro. Over the years the winery has evolved its production and commercial structure; company historical sources and group materials record the founding year as 1919 and indicate corporate changes that led to the current ownership structure cited in official documents.
Production philosophy
The winery aims to express the Alto Adige region through selections of indigenous and international grape varieties, maintaining stable collaborations with local producers. The approach combines respect for local tradition with techniques focused on innovation, with particular attention to the development of Traditional Method sparkling wines.
Terroir and vineyards
Kettmeir primarily operates in the Alto Adige / Oltradige area around Lake Caldaro and on the surrounding hills. The vineyards are planted on calcareous, porphyritic and morainic soils at varying altitudes, which promote diverse microclimates. The estate collaborates with numerous local growers to showcase the area's different terroirs.
Awards and recognition
Several wines from Kettmeir have received scores and recognition from international publications and competitions.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Pinot Bianco
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Nero
- Lagrein
- Gewürztraminer
- Müller-Thurgau
- Moscato Rosa
- Sauvignon
- Hectares
- 55.0
What makes it distinctive
- Headquartered in Caldaro.
- Recognized producer of Traditional Method sparkling wines, as well as lines of still wines.
- Collaboration with approximately 60 local suppliers and vineyards covering just over 55 hectares.
- Winery with historic origins dating back to 1919.
- Recent works, openings and redevelopments of the facility.
