Area

Brenntal | Frauenriegel

Brenntal and Frauenriegel are location designations for vineyards in Kurtatsch [Cortaccia]. The terraced hillside vineyards in the lower altitudes stretch both above and below the wine road [Südtiroler Weinstraße; Strada del Vino] towards Tramin. Renowned for their elevated temperatures, these vineyards are ideal for heath-loving grape varieties.

Brenntal and Frauenriegel are location designations for vineyards in Kurtatsch [Cortaccia]. The terraced hillside vineyards in the lower altitudes stretch both above and below the wine road [Südtiroler Weinstraße; Strada del Vino] towards Tramin. Renowned for their elevated temperatures, these vineyards are ideal for heath-loving grape varieties.

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Brenntal | Frauenriegel

Test
Altitude
220 - 350 m
Exposition
Vineyards
East/Southeast-facing
test
Gewürztraminer Traube
Frauenriegel
Soil profile

The foundation for uniqueness

The soil profile in Brenntal and Frauenriegel consists of a red, sandy loam soil on the surface and dolomite rock at depth. The clayey soils are excellent moisture retainers, resulting in more opulent wines with greater fullness and body.