The winery
Alois Lageder
Historic winery in South Tyrol, run by the Lageder family, known for its biodynamic approach and a wide-ranging, terroir-driven production.
- Alto Adige / Trentino-Alto Adige (Südtirol) · Italia
- Since 1823
- 21 products
The story
Family-owned winery founded in 1823 in Magrè on the Strada del Vino in Alto Adige, now run by the sixth generation. During the 20th century the winery combined tradition and innovation, expanding collaborations with local winegrowers and investing in new production facilities and cultural projects.
Production philosophy
The winery practices biodynamic farming as a central approach: care for biodiversity, integration of livestock and horticulture, use of biodynamic preparations and reduced cellar interventions. Over the years it has also pursued sustainability measures across the supply chain.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards distributed across the Alto Adige region, with sites in Magrè and areas around Cortaccia, Termeno and Caldaro. The vines are planted on diverse soils and span an altitude range of approximately 200 to 1,000 metres above sea level.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Blatterle
- Bronner
- Cabernet Franc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chardonnay
- Fraueler
- Gewürztraminer
- Moscato Giallo
- Kerner
- Lagrein
- Manzoni Bianco
- Merlot
- Müller Thurgau
- Petit Manseng
- Petit Verdot
- Pinot Bianco
- Pinot Grigio
- Pinot Noir
- Regent
- Riesling
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Schiava (Vernatsch)
- Souvignier Gris
- Sylvaner
- Syrah
- Tannat
- Veltliner
- Versoalen
- Viognier
- Zweigelt
- Hectares
- 55.0
What makes it distinctive
- Founded in 1823; still family-owned.
- 55 hectares of estate vineyards farmed biodynamically.
- Approximately 30 varieties are cultivated, including indigenous, international and experimental varieties.
- Adopted biodynamic practices in 2004; first biodynamic wines released in 2008; partner vineyards fully converted by 2024.
- Low-intervention winemaking practices: spontaneous fermentations and limited use of additives; attention to sustainability measures.