Nestled among lush vineyards and mountain slopes that touch the sky, lies Caldaro, one of South Tyrol’s most charming wine villages. It’s precisely here, at the prestigious address of number one on the renowned Wine Road, that the Ritterhof Estate is located—a place steeped in passion, dedication, and genuine love for wine.
South Tyrol, famed for the exceptional quality of its wines, contributes approximately 1% of Italy’s national wine production. Ritterhof, in turn, represents around 1% of this regional excellence, distinguishing itself every year with the superior quality of its wines.
A small reality, therefore, yet one that stands out impressively within the South Tyrolean wine scene. The secret behind Ritterhof Estate’s success lies in its perfect balance between tradition and innovation.
Each vineyard is carefully managed, and every grape cluster meticulously selected by hand, in a process that merges expertise passed down through generations with the latest winemaking technologies. The result is a range of elegant, refined, fruity white wines and structured, intense reds.
Essential to achieving such high-quality wines is the near-Mediterranean microclimate of southern South Tyrol, where palm and cypress trees harmoniously coexist with orchards and sun-kissed vineyards. This unique climate combination, paired with the extraordinary quality of the soil, enables diverse, top-level viticulture.
Ritterhof Wine Estate, guided by Eva Kaneppele fully exploits these natural characteristics, carefully choosing the optimal position for each grape variety cultivated. Thanks to this meticulous attention to detail, the winery transforms every single grape into extraordinary wines, praised and awarded throughout the region and beyond.
In addition to its wine quality, Ritterhof captivates visitors with its stunning landscape and genuine hospitality. The Wine Road attracts numerous visitors every year, drawn not only by excellent wines but also by the charm of a territory suspended between the Alps and the Mediterranean.
Thus, Ritterhof Estate represents a small jewel of South Tyrol, demonstrating how love for the land and respect for tradition can create something truly unique, located at number one on the Wine Road
