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Falkenstein

Naturno · Bolzano (BZ)
← Trentino-Alto Adige
Established
1989
Franz Pratzner
Yearly production
Estate
Location
Naturno, Bolzano (BZ), Trentino-Alto Adige
Bolzano (BZ)
Vineyard area
14 ha
Naturno, Val Venosta

Appellations

Alto Adige o dell'Alto Adige (Südtirol) DOC

History

Franz Pratzner replaced the family's last apple trees with vines in 1989.

Riesling became the flagship of the estate on the steep Val Venosta slopes above Naturno.

The Pratzner family makes about 90,000 bottles of characterful whites and fine reds.

Wines

Illustrative selection
Riesling
Alto Adige o dell'Alto Adige (Südtirol) DOC · Riesling
Alpine Val Venosta Riesling, the estate flagship.
Weissburgunder
Alto Adige o dell'Alto Adige (Südtirol) DOC · Pinot Bianco
High-altitude Pinot Bianco.
Blauburgunder
Alto Adige o dell'Alto Adige (Südtirol) DOC · Pinot Nero
Val Venosta Pinot Nero.
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