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The term ‘Caprile’ is Italian and means ‘small goat barn’, which is actually situated close to the location. Due to climatic changes, the space once used as a meadow is now a vineyard comprising 2.5 ha., where according to the highest standard of quality, the grapes of Müller Thurgau are grown. The advantageous altitude of the vineyard on clay, calcareous gravel of moraine sediments, the slightly declining slope, and the ideal solar radiation enable the grapes of our Müller Thurgau to thrive.

This exceptional location offers vines that grow on calcareous gravel with clay soil, thus constituting the perfect surrounding for the ripening of wholesome grapes of the type Gewürztraminer. The ideal solar radiation and the excellent ventilation of the grapes guarantee constant and excellent quality.

The term ‘Giatl’ is a colloquial term for ‘the little property.‘ Typical of this unique area are the sandy alluvial soils with calcareous gravels and the advantageous microclimate with ideal solar radiation. Furthermore, the good ventilation of the grapes by the daily wind ‘Ora’ coming from south, ensures the perfect condition of ripeness of the grapes, which especially the elegant grape variety Pinot Grigio profits from.

The name derives from ‘Conte Crivelli’, the leading member of an old noble family from the antique village Magrè s.s.d.v. in the lowlands of Alto Adige. Under optimal conditions this extraordinary Chardonnay – since 1933 trained on wire frames (Guyot) – grows on alluvial soil of fine sands with silt and clay deposits on the foothills of the scree of the municipality of Magrè s.s.d.v. The advantageous microclimate in the Vigna Crivelli – with significant differences between day and night temperatures – is particularly influenced by the strong fall wind from the Favogna. Furthermore, the good ventilation of the grapes from the daily wind ‘Ora’ from the south and the solar radiation, guarantee the exquisite quality of this elegant grape variety.

First, the extraordinary southern position of the vineyard on porphyry soil flanked by dolomitic carbonate minerals and the ideal solar radiation on the one hand, are responsible for the perfect ripening process of the grapes at that exceptional altitude. On the other, the daily wind ‘Ora’ from the south and the high hillside location constitute the cool and windy counterpart, which the Pinot Noir in particular benefits from. These factors ensure the creation of wines year after year, combining elegance and harmony.

Ora is a typical area for the growing of the autochthonous grape variety Lagrein and thus provides the ideal conditions. The promising microclimate, the ideal solar radiation, and the loving and conscientious care of the vines enable the growth of deliciously ripe grapes full of delicate beauty, and thus the production of wines of highest perfection.