The Römigberg vineyard is located on a spectacular steep slope on Lake Caldaro. The location is characterised by a diverse blend of soil types and varying climatic conditions. The vineyards, which face south-southeast, receive intense sunshine and are influenced by a warm, Mediterranean climate. The subsoil is a mix of dolomite limestone and remnants of ancient glacial deposits. The Römigberg thus offers a unique climatic and geological playground.
The Römigberg vineyard, initially planted with Schiava vines, underwent a significant transformation in the 1980s. After intensive discussions with winegrowers from all over the world – such as American viticulture pioneer Robert Mondavi – our father decided to plant the vineyard with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, which he imported from France. He planted the vineyard in small terraces and introduced trellising. This was the first large vineyard in Alto Adige to be densely planted on a wire frame (Guyot). This plot, called “Cor” (Latin for “heart”), also gives the wine its name.
Römigberg comes very close to the ideal of a closed farm organism. The interplay between humans, animals and plants plays a vital role. Here, oxen graze between the vines and olive trees. The consistent organic and biodynamic cultivation systematically builds up biodiversity and restores the natural balance in the vineyard.
The constantly changing climatic conditions over the past decades have given each vintage of the COR RÖMIGBERG Cabernet Sauvignon a distinct character. As vintners, our task is to respond to the changing environmental conditions to further develop the wine each year.
The detailed vintage reports can be found here.
We invite you to savour the mature vintages of our COR RÖMIGBERG, compare their styles and observe their development and ageing potential. They are available in the Rarum wooden box, complete with a high-quality bottle opener. Please note that the Rarum range is only available in limited quantities.