Tenuta Castel Englar

On a hill in the south of the province of Bolzano, stands the best-preserved gothic castle in all of South Tyrol. It overlooks the surrounding lands, rich in vineyards and orchards. We are talking about Castle Englar and the agricultural company Tenuta Castel Englar. This enchanted place has been owned by the family of counts Khuen-Belasi since 1640, a little less than 400 years, and is located in Appiano on the Wine Road, a municipality that is aptly named "Land of castles, lakes, and wines."
The owners' family has always cultivated vineyards in Tyrolean land and has been engaged in winemaking for generations. 
Today, the activity is directed by Johannes and Maria Kuhen-Belasi.

Tenuta Castel Englar: the secret is the land

The Tenuta Castel Englar is situated in a hilly area, with excellent soils. Beauty also plays a fundamental role as the landscapes make the estate a suggestive and unforgettable place for anyone who visits.
The territory at the foot of the hill is exposed towards the East and South, with altitudes between 450 and 550 meters above sea level. The estate covers 13 hectares, of which about 7 are cultivated with vineyards.

The secret of the quality of their products lies precisely in the land: the calcareous, gravelly soils and partially volcanic porphyry, along with the hilly area with significant temperature fluctuations, are the ideal elements for high-quality viticulture.

The wines of Tenuta Castel Englar: authenticity and purity

The grape varieties present at the Castel Englar estate include both whites and reds. The white grape varieties are Pinot Bianco, Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and aromatic Traminer, while the reds are Schiava (Vernatsch) and Pinot Nero.

The wines, all produced with grapes grown on site, are vinified at the castle and mature in their cellar.
The winery is equipped with the most modern technologies. The current production capacity is about 30,000 bottles per year and is expected to grow.
The harvested grapes are collected in such a way as to ensure the right balance between ripeness and freshness, in order to process them in the cellar without further additives. This is the perfect foundation for developing pure and authentic wines.

The Tenuta Castel Englar is a delightful place that over the centuries, besides the beauty of the landscape and the history it tells, has always offered, now more than ever, a wide assortment of quality wines, produced in a territory that is perfectly suited for viticulture.