A tale of landscape, passion, and resilience
Speaking of viticulture in Val di Non means going beyond the now iconic image of apple orchards covering the valley. The apple is the symbol of abundance, productivity, and a well-ordered agricultural landscape. But alongside it, almost in silent dialogue, the vine tells another story: one of challenge, hard work, and patience.
If the orchard speaks of regularity and stability, the vine speaks of resilience, of the fragile balance between nature and human labor. Two different crops, yet both deeply rooted in the identity of this land.
Here, the vineyards grow on the slopes overlooking Lake Santa Giustina, drawing terraces that plunge steeply toward the water. It is not just a striking view, but a concrete sign of how much viticulture in Val di Non demands dedication and perseverance. Every row is supported by dry-stone walls, every vine is tended almost entirely by hand: mechanization is kept to a minimum, and harvest becomes a collective ritual made of effort, patience, and precision.
This is what is called heroic viticulture: a type of farming that does not simply produce wine, but also protects the land and preserves its soul. Cultivating vines in the mountains means preventing the abandonment of slopes, safeguarding historic landscapes, and keeping alive a centuries-old culture that would otherwise risk disappearing.
The symbolic grape variety of Val di Non is Groppello di Revò, an extremely rare native variety that has found its most genuine expression here. In volcanic soils, kissed by the sun but refreshed by the temperature swings between day and night, this wine stands out for its intense color, spicy and fruity notes, and a freshness that makes it unique in the Trentino wine scene.
Alongside Groppello, Müller Thurgau, Pinot Noir, Traminer and Chardonnay are also cultivated: varieties that, at altitude, develop delicate aromas, elegance, and a natural freshness that only the mountains can bestow.
Wine as an experience in the Wineries of Val di Non
Walking through the vineyards of Val di Non means discovering a different face of the valley: an experience that weaves together landscape, history, and the many stories of those who dedicate their lives each day to slow, passionate work.
Entering a winery here does not simply mean drinking a glass of wine, but listening to the voice of the winemakers, learning the secrets of the dry-stone walls, and feeling firsthand the effort behind every cluster. It is a journey made of ancient gestures, dedication, and innovation, always culminating in a moment of conviviality around a glass.
A wine from Val di Non is never just a tasting: it is the fruit of passion and perseverance from those who cultivate in the mountains, and above all, an invitation to share stories, smiles, and time together.
Several wineries carry forward mountain viticulture in Val di Non, each with its own style but all united by the same passion and dedication:
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Cantina El Zeremia (Revò)
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Cantina LasteRosse (Romallo)
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Cantina Rizzi Valerio (Cloz)
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Cantina Maso Sperdossi (Revò)
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Cantina Fixum (Casez)
Visiting these wineries means stepping into a world of conscious choices: here the winemakers have decided to take on the hardship of mountain farming because they deeply believe in the value of what they do.
Viticulture in Val di Non is an act of passion and resilience, an interweaving of landscape and daily life that deserves to be known and shared.
