About the producer
The Bassa Atesina it’s the southernmost and warmest cultivation area of Alto Adige, where the Kollerhof vineyards are located in Mazzon (or Mazon). Mazzon is considered one of the best and most acclaimed areas for the production of Pinot Noir, internationally regarded, along with the village of Montagna, as strongholds of Pinot Noir. Here, the Visintin family purchased an estate in 1966 and embarked on renovating the vineyards, reducing the vines per hectare with the aim, now successfully achieved, of enhancing the quality of their wines, particularly focusing on Pinot Noir.
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They currently cultivate 6 hectares in Mazzon and Anterivo, situated at altitudes of about 500 and 1100 meters. In these locations, Herbert Visintin and his three sons have discovered the ideal combination of limestone and dolomite soil, western exposure, and a microclimate that perfectly complements his winemaking style. On the highest slopes, at 1100 meters, he has found the optimal conditions for growing Solaris, an early-ripening variety with excellent resistance against fungal diseases and frost.
In the Vineyard
Organic biodynamic practices
Organic practices are utilized but the winery is not certified.
Total area under vine
6 Hectares
Location of vineyards
Mazon, Anterivo
Soil details
Limestone rocks, among which sandstones, red and yellow siltstones, and limestones dominate, along with marls and dolomite.
In the Cellar
Winemaker
Tizian Visintin
Fermentation practices
Temperature controlled fermentation in stainlees steel
Yeast utilized
Indigenous yeasts specifically selected from local surroundings
Filtration stabilization
Paper filters are used to filter, no stabilization agents are used
Fermentation & aging vessels
Fermentation and aging in stainless steel and a combination of steel and French oak barrels (225L, 500L)
Additional notes
Winemaking style
The family is devoted to the production of the best quality Pinot Noir
Wines produced
Plon Chardonnay, Sisyphos Solaris Cucol, Blauburgunder (Pinot Nero) Mazon, Aegis Pinot Nero Riserva Mazon
Total production
Depending on the vintage, roughly 35,000 bottles
