The variety of the landscape in South Tyrol is matched by the diverse grape varieties.  That is the result of the extraordinary interplay of climate and soil conditions in the most varied of microzones.  In fact, three important grape varieties originated in South Tyrol: Vernatsch, the typical South Tyrolean red wine that is the most widespread; Gewürztraminer, which has gone on to be at home throughout the entire world; and Lagrein, the South Tyrolean wine with the international format.

An average of around 350,000 hectoliters (3,5 million cases) of wine are produced annually in South Tyrol.  Of this, 55 percent is red wine and 45 percent is white wine.  Around 60 percent of the red wines are produced from the local Vernatsch grapes in all of its subvarieties.  With the white wines, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco and Chardonnay are at the forefront, with a total quantity share of around 60 percent.