The Vineyard

The vineyard sits at 930 m a.s.l. above the Eisacktal valley in Verdings. The subsoil consists of weathered quartz phyllite with clay overlays and iron-rich inclusions. The parcel contains numerous granite and gneiss boulders transported here from northern regions by glaciers during the last ice age. The soil structure is stony, well-drained, and at the same time sufficiently water-retentive.

For centuries the land was used exclusively for hay production to support livestock. Grain was cultivated on parts of it. There was no intensive specialised farming. The soil has developed structurally over time and has not been shaped by prolonged intensive use.

The exposure is east to south-east. Early morning sun, no extreme evening heat. The Eisacktal valley provides regular air movement and rapid drying of the leaf canopy. Warm summer days contrast with cool nights. The pronounced diurnal range stabilises acidity and slows sugar accumulation.

Solaris is a fungus-resistant variety with high adaptability to cool sites. It enables reduced crop protection measures and is well suited to high-altitude locations with a shortened growing season. At 930 metres it develops clear fruit, stable acidity and a precise structure.