The wine cooperative "Cantina Tramin Kellerei" is located in the municipality of Tramin on the Wine Road, about five kilometers south of Lake Kaltern in the Italian wine-growing area South Tyrol (Region Trentino-South Tyrol). It was founded in 1898 on the initiative of the pastor and member of the Austrian Parliament Christian Schrott (1850-1919), who was strongly committed to viticulture in South Tyrol. The responsible individuals are Leo Tiefenthaler (Chairman), Stephan Dezini (Managing Director), Wolfgang Klotz (Sales Manager), and Willi Stürz (oenologist and cellar master). The vineyards of the approximately 300 members cover a total of 260 hectares of vine area in the four municipalities of Tramin, Auer, Montan, and Neumarkt. The most important sites include Söll, Mazon, Glen, Pinzon, and Rungg.
Operational Building
The building is an impressive example of modern wine architecture. It was designed by architect Werner Tscholl and stands out with its futuristic, asymmetrical facade. This consists of a complex structure of green steel beams that resemble a network of vines, reflecting the theme of viticulture architecturally.
Vineyards & Wines
White wine varieties Chardonnay, Müller-Thurgau, Goldmuskateller, Sauvignon Blanc, White Burgundy (Pinot Blanc), Grey Burgundy (Pinot Gris), and Gewürztraminer, as well as red wine varieties Blue Burgundy (Pinot Noir), Vernatsch (Schiava Grossa), Lagrein, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon are cultivated and processed. The management of the vineyards is carried out according to the strict viticulture guidelines of the cooperative with corresponding regulations for the members. This includes the use of natural, environmentally friendly cultivation methods under the premise of a balance between production and vegetation. The extensive product range includes various wines from the DOC areas Kalterersee and South Tyrolean. Approximately 1.9 million bottles of wine are produced annually.
Images: Cantina Tramin (Rickard Kust, Florian Andergassen)
