Vives (2022) - Radoar

In the heart of the Val d'Isarco, among the majestic Dolomites, stands the Radoar winery, a place where winemaking tradition is interwoven with the story of a family that has farmed this land with passion for generations. Vives, a 2022 Riesling, is the fruit of that dedication. Radoar is known as one of the highest wineries in Alto Adige, sitting at over 800 metres above sea level. That altitude gives its wines a freshness and minerality all of their own, qualities you find again in Vives. The story goes that the Prugger family, who own the winery, began growing vines on this land as far back as 1300, handing it down from generation to gener

The appellation: Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT

The Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT appellation is an inter-regional Indicazione Geografica Tipica covering the vineyard areas of Trentino-Alto Adige and part of the Veneto. Established to give local producers greater expressive freedom, this IGT allows the production of white, red and rosé wines, both as a single variety and in blends, using native and international grape varieties. The name evokes the extraordinary setting in which these wines are born: the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which provide altitude, day-night temperature swings and soils rich in minerality.

What to eat with Vives

Who makes it: Radoar

Radoar Hof is a mountain farmstead that stands out for its winemaking tradition, set in one of the most striking areas of Alto Adige. Founded with the aim of making the most of the grapes grown on the sunny mountain slopes, Radoar Hof has turned a passion for viticulture into an art, producing high-quality wines for almost 50 years. The vineyards, at an altitude of between 750 and 900 m above sea level, are among the highest planted areas in the region. Here the black and white grapes, certified organic for over 25 years, are grown using sustainable methods, giving rise to wines that are fresh, light and fruity, but also noble and assertive.

The vine of Vives

Riesling

Riesling is one of the most prestigious and widely recognised white grape varieties in the world, valued for its extraordinary ability to express terroir and to produce wines of great longevity and complexity. Native to Germany, Riesling is today grown in many wine regions, where it stands out for its versatility and its unique aromatic profile.

Vives: the Val d’Isarco area

Climate: Alpine

Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)

Soil: Limestone / chalk

Geographical setting: Valley

Profile of Vives

Primary aromas: Citrus, Apricot, Apple

Secondary aromas: White flowers, minerals

Tertiary aromas: Citrus, Dried apricots, Green apple

Tasting notes: A straw yellow colour with greenish highlights; a ripe, fruity nose of apple, apricot and citrus; a fresh, mineral palate, savoury and harmonious, floral and fruity.