Andriano

KEY HIGHLIGHTS
• Oldest winegrowing cooperative in Alto Adige (founded 1893)
• Dolomite- and limestone-rich slopes at the foot of Mount Gantkofel (260-340m ASL) delivering mineral, cool-climate whites and finely structured reds
• Two-tier range (Classic & Selections) emphasizing stainless-steel precision and oak- and lees-aged depth for elegant, food-friendly, age-worthy wines
PIONEERING COOPERATIVE IN ALTO ADIGE
Cantina Andriano was founded in 1893 and lays claim to being one of the first wine-producing cooperatives in the region of Alto Adige.
VINEYARDS & TERROIR: UNDER MOUNT GANTKOFEL
Andriano's vineyards sit on the right bank of the Adige River, on undulating slopes protected to the west by Mount Gantkofel, a massif composed of dolomite and calcareous stone. Over time, sediment from this rock has eroded and fanned out in a 200° arc from south-southeast to northeast at 260-340 meters above sea level, creating deep, calcareous clay soils that leave a clear imprint on the wines.
The valley here is wide and open to the south, bringing warm daytime sunshine, while altitude and cool night air help preserve acidity and aromatics. This combination of limestone-rich soils, good drainage, and diurnal temperature shifts is ideal for Alto Adige's signature varieties, giving Andriano's wines their hallmark freshness, minerality, and precision.
WINEMAKING & RANGE: CLASSIC AND SELECTIONS
Cantina Andriano focuses on two complementary ranges. The Classics line is vinified and aged predominantly in stainless steel to emphasize crisp fruit, purity, and varietal clarity—particularly for grapes like Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Müller-Thurgau, Sauvignon Blanc, and Schiava.
The Selections line showcases greater depth and structure: reds such as Lagrein, Pinot Noir, and Merlot mature in small oak barrels, while white Selections see extended lees contact to build texture and complexity. Across both tiers, the goal is clean, precise wines with balanced alcohol, vibrant acidity, and a clear sense of place rather than overt oak or power. Together, the Classic and Selections lines deliver elegant, food-friendly wines with genuine aging potential and broad appeal—an articulate expression of Alto Adige's Dolomitic terroir from one of its most historic cooperatives.