Wine Facts

The snow that blanketed the Dolomites last winter wasn’t just good for bobsledders—it was a boon for winemakers. In the shadow of Cortina’s Olympic venues, Alto Adige’s vineyards rely on melting glaciers to sustain their high-altitude viticulture. This region, a crossroads of Tyrolean heritage and Italian ambition, produces wines that mirror the endurance of its mountainous landscape. Snow isn’t just a seasonal spectacle here; it’s a vital ingredient in the alchemy of Alpine viticulture. Alto Adige’s winemakers harness snowmelt to irrigate vines, ensuring resilience against summer droughts. The region’s extreme climate—where summer days blister and nights plunge to near freezing—creates…