Eppan is the largest wine-growing community in the whole of South Tyrol and has some of the very best vineyards in the area. St. Valentin, Schulthaus, Gleif or Montiggl are just a few of the very special cru’s.
The St. Michael-Eppan winery succeeds in responding to the special features of the individual sites and grape varieties and in refining the grapes to perfection. Tradition meets modern and innovative cellar technology.
Wine cellars all over the world appreciate this. The St. Michael.Eppan winery is one of the top 15 wine brands in Italy.
“Respect for the grape”
This is the top priority of the St. Michael-Eppan Winery and is considered an indispensable prerequisite for the production of long-lasting and expressive wines.
Individual maturation allows the specific terroir and the different varietal characters to be emphasised and highlighted. The wine grows towards its full maturity in stainless steel tanks and wooden barrels. This ageing requires great sensitivity and produces complex wines with a perfect symbiosis of fruit and wood.
Large wooden barrels
At the St. Michael-Eppan winery, traditional ageing in large wooden barrels still plays a decisive role today. Over the years, the historic cellar has been completely renovated and stocked with 50 large oak barrels. The deep barrel cellar still houses the huge wooden barrels, which were decorated with splendidly carved barrel bottoms on historical occasions.
Stainless steel
It is impossible to imagine modern cellar technology without the use of stainless steel. From the fermentation tank to the storage barrel. The tanks not only guarantee hygiene and cleanliness, but also vouch for a pure-toned maturation that emphasises the freshness and aromas of the grape varieties.
Gravity cellar and grape acceptance
The gravity cellar, which will be completed in 2020, has a total area of 30,000 m³ and enables the different quality levels to be processed gently and individually in the shortest possible time.
The St. Michael-Eppan Winery – absolutely worth seeing
Take your next trip to the South Tyrolean Wine Road as an opportunity to visit the St. Michael-Eppan Winery. There are guided tours and raffles and the team in the wine shop “Wine Time” is looking forward to your visit and will give you great insights.
Those who would like to take a look around in advance can do so on the 3D virtual tour of the winery.
And if you would like to try some in advance, just drop by our H&H shop. We have a large selection of wines from the St. Michael-Eppan Winery and also the matching accompaniments to the wine such as South Tyrolean bacon, cheese or Schüttelbrot.
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