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  The Südtiroler Vinschgau denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) in Italy (also known as Alto Adige Valle Venosta DOC)  is the westernmost subzone of the Südtirol DOC, located in the northwestern part of the region. It is the youngest DOC, established in 1995, and the main grape varieties cultivated in this region are white wine varietals, including Weißburgunder (Pinot Bianco), Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Müller Thurgau, Riesling, Kerner, and Gewürztraminer. Within the Südtiroler Vinschgau DOC, approximately 60% of the vineyard area is planted with white wine varietals, while Vernatsch (Schiava) is the most common red wine varietal within the DOC, but Spätburgunder (Pinot Nero/Pinot Noir) has been increasingly planted in the DOC, both as single varietal wines, as well as with blends of other varietals such as with the autochthonous Vernatsch and Lagrein. The Vinschgau valley benefits from a unique microclimate and soil conditions that contribute to the distinctive characte...