{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Diane Wine Voyage","provider_url":"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/fr","author_name":"Diane","author_url":"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/fr\/author\/mademoiselle\/","title":"Wines in Tirol - Diane Wine Voyage","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"R0eiitcLiQ\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/fr\/wines-in-tirol\/\">Vins dans le Tyrol<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/dianewinevoyage.com\/fr\/wines-in-tirol\/embed\/#?secret=R0eiitcLiQ\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"\u00ab Les vins du Tyrol \u00bb \u2014 Diane Wine Voyage\" data-secret=\"R0eiitcLiQ\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! 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Nestled amidst the stunning Austrian Alps, Tirol is not just a winter wonderland; it&#8217;s a haven for grape aficionados. History of wine in Tirol Tirol wine has this crazy history that dates back more than a thousand years. And sure, when people think Tirol, they usually think South Tyrol, with vineyards taking over the scene south of Brixen. But hold up, North Tirol has its own wine game going on, and it&#8217;s got some ancient roots. Around the year 965, in Sautens, they were already talking about Tirol wine. Fast forward a bit, and you&#8217;ve got vineyards popping up near Innsbruck, Telfs, \u00d6tz, and all the way up to Prutz, chillin&#8217; at 900 meters above sea level. Back in the Middle Ages, the weather was playing nice, the economy was doing its thing, and boom\u2014North Tirol wine production was on the rise. Big fan of medieval grape action, the Emperor Maximilian I even suggested planting vines near Martinswand in Zirl and below Thaur Castle. Why? Closer to the source, fewer transport costs. The man was onto something. By his time, they estimate there were around 60 hectares of vineyards in North Tirol. Now, during the Middle Ages, spicing up your fermented grape juice was the cool thing to do. Like, throw in some sugar, spices, herbs\u2014whatever made it taste better. And it wasn&#8217;t considered cheating; it was an upgrade, especially if the extras were a bit pricey. Water? Nah, wine was the safe bet, &#8217;cause who knows what&#8217;s swimming in that H2O. But then, the 16th century rolled in with the &#8220;Little Ice Age,&#8221; messing with North Tirol&#8217;s wine scene. The climate went south, and transportation to South Tyrol got better. Cheaper wines from Etschtal started flowing in, and North Tirol vineyards started feeling lonely, with only a few vines clinging to warm house walls. Fast forward to today, and climate change is giving Tirol wine a high five. Warmer temps mean grapes are doing their thing earlier, letting growers play with varieties that wouldn&#8217;t usually make it. But there&#8217;s a catch\u2014early spring frost is the buzzkill. Places like Innsbruck, Imst, Tarrenz, Roppen, Haiming, and the upper Gericht lucked out with mild and dry weather. Their sweet microclimate, fewer foggy days, enabled an extended growing season until October. In the recent years, Tirol winemakers have been going all out, planting new vineyards and wines are being more and more labeled &#8220;\u00d6sterreichischer Qualit\u00e4tswein&#8221; (Austrian Quality Wine). Terroir in Tirol Tyrol \u2013 47th parallel, predominantly limestone soils, abundant sunshine, winegrowing zone B \u2013 essentially similar to Beaune in Burgundy, France. So, what speaks against viticulture in Tyrol, aside from heat sums and topography? This intra-alpine mountain wine region has specific climate zones, which, under certain conditions, are quite suitable for viticulture. The vineyards are primarily situated on south-facing slopes (possibly foehn-influenced), in sunny locations with minimal fog. Indeed, a predominantly warm and fog-free autumn extends the vine&#8217;s vegetative phase, allowing grapes to ripen with ample sugar content while harmoniously developing fruit acidity and tannins\u2014a state referred to as &#8220;physiological ripeness.&#8221; Moreover, significant day and night temperature differences in the fall contribute to the berry&#8217;s abundant aroma, fruit, and extract. Grape varieties in Tirol In Tirol, we&#8217;ll find our common grape varieties and a lot of PIWI varieties too. For red wines, the region grows Zweigelt and Pinot Noir. On the white side, Tirol shows a delightful spectrum with Weissburgunder, Sauvignon Blanc, M\u00fcller Thurgau, Gr\u00fcner Veltliner, and Chardonnay. Notably, Tirol has embraced the use of PIWI grapes, further enriching its viticultural landscape. Solaris, originating from the State Institute for Viticulture in Freiburg, Germany, is a white grape with excellent fungal resistance and early ripening characteristics, offering a fruity bouquet reminiscent of pineapple or hazelnut. Muscaris, a 1987 creation from the same institute, is a pilzwiderstandsf\u00e4hige (PIWI) white wine grape, delivering slender to robust wines with a pronounced acidity and a bouquet defined by muscat notes. R\u00f6sler, a red grape developed in Austria, exhibits good color intensity, resistance to certain diseases, and produces wines with distinct forest berry aromas. Cabernet Jura, another PIWI grape, hailing from Switzerland, offers a fruity, full-bodied experience akin to Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Cortis, a 1982 creation from the Freiburg institute, combines the robustness of Cabernet Sauvignon with enhanced cassis aroma and flavor. Additionally, the French-origin Baco Noir, a hybrid grape, has found a home in Tirol&#8217;s Oberland region. Known locally as the &#8220;Imster Traube,&#8221; it is utilized for eating, grape juice, and wine production. With careful cultivation and skilled winemaking, Baco Noir contributes to the production of extract-rich and intriguing red wines in this enchanting Austrian wine region. Winemaking in Tirol Characterful wines from North Tirol are shaped, on one hand, by their origin, the terroir, and on the other hand, by the passion and creativity of the winemaker. In order to express the uniqueness of each terroir, North Tirol winemakers strive to live carefully with the vineyard and reduce yields. Thanks to the long growing season extending into late autumn and the significant temperature differences between day and night, mature grapes with abundant aroma and extract in the berries are produced. Harvesting is exclusively done by hand with friends and volunteers who meticulously inspect each berry. After the harvest, in the cellar, the winemakers aim to preserve the special potential of character and uniqueness through minimal intervention. Wineries in Tirol Weingut Fl\u00fcr : Their vineyards, Apazhof and Griesegg, are situated on the steep south-facing slopes of Tarrenz. Abundant sunshine, rocky limestone soils, and unique microclimates allow the grapes to develop excellent aromas and ripeness even at an altitude of 900 meters. Since 2012, their wines have been classified as quality wines according to the Austrian Wine Law. Weinhof Sticklberge : Sticklberger is the family name under which their wines are offered. It represents quality and the highest drinking pleasure , just as enduring as the name itself, which has been in existence for over 200 years. In 2017, the idea of Martin Mair to produce wine in Rietz became a reality. &#8220;Working with vines and wine has become our special passion, filling us with both humility and pride. It&#8217;s beautiful to be a part of such an ancient tradition.&#8220; Weinbau Zoller-Saumwald : Their three vineyards are located in Haiming, in a southern exposure right at the base of the Tschirgant massif, a 1000m-high limestone rock wall. This mountain massif shields the cold north winds, warms up during the day, and imparts this warmth to their vines at night, acting like a furnace. This unique climate contributes to high grape ripeness. Since 2007, their wines have been classified as quality wines according to the Austrian Wine Law. Wein- und Obstbau Zimmermann : The winery was founded in 1920 by Josef Zimmerman, who planted the first vines on the family&#8217;s estate in the village of Unterperfuss. Over the years, the winery has grown and expanded, but the family&#8217;s commitment to quality and tradition has remained the same. The Zimmerman family owns vineyards in several different locations in Tirol, each with its own unique microclimate and soil type. This allows them to produce a wide range of wines with different styles and flavors. Weingut Zimmerman has been recognized for its high-quality wines by numerous wine competitions and publications. They have won awards for their wines at the International Wine Challenge, the Decanter World Wine Awards, and the Falstaff Wine Guide. Weinhof Tangl : The Tangl Wine Estate is situated in the old town center of Tarrenz in the heart of the Gurgl Valley at an elevation of around 800 meters. Benefiting from a friendly climate with sunny days and cool nights, vine planting commenced in 2005. Pinot Noir plays a central role for them, with approximately three-quarters of the vineyards planted with Pinot Noir vines. The remaining vineyard area is cultivated with M\u00fcller-Thurgau vines. Their commitment, finesse, and openness to modern winemaking techniques transform the high-quality harvest into wines distinguished by delicate, youthful aromas, subtle acidity, and their noble, characteristically cool North Tyrolean character. Weinhof Strad : They have been producing wine for personal consumption since 2007. Over the years, they have consistently improved the quality and expanded the vineyard areas in 2013 and 2014 (with over 1100 vines). The vineyards are located, on one hand, in the hamlet of Strad right by the Strad Wine Estate and, on the other hand, on the south-facing slope on the opposite side of the Gurgl Valley, directly below the Putzengasse. Since 2017, their M\u00fcller Thurgau has been classified as a quality wine. Weinbau Strigl : When they planted the first vines in the heart of Sautens in 2011, it laid the foundation for their winemaking. Their lovingly tended vineyard is directly adjacent to our home, at the entrance of the \u00d6tztal Alps. With joy and targeted, intensive work on the grapevines, they strive to bring the grapes to the highest possible ripeness. This process involves a synergy of soil, yield reduction, manual tasks throughout the year, and the climate of the Tyrolean Oberland with its sunny days and autumnally cool nights. Vinification is carried out using modern winemaking techniques with gentle pressing, temperature-controlled fermentation in our own cellar, where they give the wine the time it needs to mature ideally, with a lot of love and patience. Since 2017, their wines have been classified as quality wines according to the Austrian Wine Law. Weinbau Gielerhof: Their Zillertal wine cultivation, after centuries, is once again the first cultivation of vines in the valley, situated in the heart of Zell am Ziller. Due to the geographical location of the surrounding mountain slopes, an optimal &#8220;bowl effect&#8221; is created. The soil, a result of past floods from the Ziller River and the Gerlosbach, provides the perfect foundation for cultivation, imparting that special something to the grapes. Weinbau Kurt Neurauter : Since 2012, their vineyard has spanned 0.5 hectares, cultivating the Kerner grape variety, also known as Herold Weiss, crossbreed of Trollinger and Riesling, developed by August Herold in Weinsberg in 1929. The wine produced is dry, fruity, and full-bodied, with high acidity and an excellent, fruity bouquet that varies with each vintage. The vineyard&#8217;s locations in Telfs include Plattlroan, Moos, and Hausgarten, positioned at an elevation of approximately 650 meters. Joseph&#8217;s Tiroler Weinbau: The passion for wine and the vision to establish a vineyard in Mieming had long been pursued by Josef. In 2014, he took decisive action and planted 1,000 vines right in the midst of his beautiful golf course. Unfortunately, he did not live to see his first major harvest. In memory of Josef, the family joyfully continue his work and take spride in the immediate classification of all submitted wines as &#8220;Qualit\u00e4tswein \u00d6sterreich&#8221; (Austrian Quality Wine). Currently available for sale are Gr\u00fcner Veltliner (white wine), Bouvier (white wine), and a Rose Cuv\u00e9e (ros\u00e9 wine made from Zweigelt and R\u00f6sler). Vinum Fundus Fam. Spiss : Their winery under the brand &#8220;Alpine Weinkultur VINUM FUNDUS \u00ae&#8221; is a small family business in the North Tyrolean Oberland, producing exclusive wines and products in Pfunds \u2013 Birkach in the Upper Gericht, near the tri-border area with Switzerland and Italy. The vineyard and operation are located directly on the culturally significant Via Claudia Augusta, an ancient Roman road that traversed the Alps, connecting the Po Valley with the flat areas of southern Germany. The noble drops of red and white wine, originating from the 1000 vines of the winery, are self-pressed according to organic-biological principles. Their products, along with other young wineries in the region, are reviving alpine winemaking culture in North Tyrol. The currently wine-friendly climate in North Tyrol, especially in the Upper Gericht, and their sunny and beautifully sloped location in Pfunds \u2013 Birkach, prompted them to embark on a small experiment. After thorough preparation, including the selection of suitable grape varieties for the existing soils, climate, and altitude (1000 meters above sea level), guided..."}