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Penon

450 - 700 M
The spectacularly located district of Penon, with altitudes ranging between 450 and 700 meters, is characterized by cooling nighttime katabatic winds. The slopes face the east. This causes substantial ...
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Penon-Hofstatt

500 - 650 M
The hamlet of Hofstatt lies above the village of Kurtatsch. Cooling fall winds in the evening provide for great temperature swings between day and night and create an ideal, breezy microclimate. The ...
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Graun

800 - 900 M
This picturesque high plateau crowning the dolomite cliffs above Kurtatsch is among the highest winegrowing locations in Alto Adige. Its elevation and the southeast facing vineyards result in some of ...
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Brenntal

220 - 300 M
The Brenntal location north of the village of Kurtatsch belongs among the warmest locations (up to 40°C/104°F) in Alto Adige. The vines on these steep slopes with its intensive sunshine grow ...
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Penon-Kofl

450 - 600 M
Kofl, in the Alpine area of German-speakers, means "mountain knoll". The proximity of these steep slopes to the westerly mountain range guarantees an early sunset. The evening fall winds provide for ...
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Mazon

350 - 450 M
The Mazon location is one of the best-known Pinot noir locations in Italy and occupies a plateau across the valley from Kurtatsch. Here, our demanding Pinot noir vines grow on sandy, loamy ...
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Glen

450 - 650 M
Not far from the Mazon vineyards is our second Pinot noir location, somewhat higher in altitude. While the soil characteristics of the two locations are similar, the location of Glen has somewhat ...
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The Future of Cantina Kurtatsch: Erwin Carli is the New Head Winemaker

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The Future of Cantina Kurtatsch: Erwin Carli is the New Head Winemaker

A new step, in the name of continuity and determination: After 30 years, our previous winemaker Othmar Doná makes space for the younger generation. A change that was long planned and well prepared. No stranger takes the helm: Erwin Carli, 39 years old, works already in our winery since 2013.

Winds of change but same philosophy

Thanks to 9 years as agronomist and second winemaker Erwin knows our 190 vineyards and our philosophy in the cellar better than anyone else.  His path will be defined by continuity but also by flexibility in adapting to new challenges with courage and skill, starting from research. Experiments on alternative yeasts to control alcohol development, studies on the carbon footprint of glass and the use of sustainable packaging, continuous improvements made to the cellar: Cantina Kurtatsch pursues a type of production that is entirely sustainable.

In continuity with what has been done in recent decades, thanks to the vision of Othmar Donà, analysis and research will also continue in the vineyard in accordance with the distinctive “Vineyard by Vineyard, Wine by Wine” approach. This method has been developed to create the best possible conditions for the production of each label and bring out the best possible expression of the potential of each variety, in consideration of the transformations brought by climate change.

Legacy and philosophy

The legacy left by his predecessor is one that Erwin Carli honors and respects. «I obviously have to thank Omar for where I am today: being able to work and start from an excellent foundation is something that I owe to him. The framework that he has set for Cantina Kurtatsch allows us, today, to be a modern winery that can face the challenges posed by the market. – Erwin shares. – All of this would have never been possible without his strong determination: he always persisted even when the market did not appreciate our products. He has given us the opportunity to work with vines of a certain age, applying a production philosophy that is widely respected and acknowledged.»

Erwin welcomes the particularly challenging role that entails certain complications but also is a source of pride: leading a cooperative winery with 190 members is a responsibility that the winemaker, just like his predecessor, purposefully and respectfully accepts. He emphasizes the sense of pride in gaining the trust of such a large group and the awareness of the importance of guiding the members wisely. The goal is to always remain aligned, without imposing decisions, strengthening the members’ satisfaction and their sense of belonging, supporting them every step of the way.

The newly elected winemaker is guided by the desire to continuously embody the territory by conveying – through wine – the pride and the bond of the cooperative with its environment. And in accordance with a philosophy that is – as he has defined it – respectful of the terroir, determined and steadfast. «I will not rest until a product is made the way it should be – Erwin affirms. – A wine comes from a specific territory and must reflect it, even though it may clash with current styles. Trends come and go, vines are here to stay

Down-to-earth, accurate and passionate - that's how we would describe him. What he says about himself, which visions he pursues and why he is exactly the right person for this position, can be seen in this short video!

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