WIESERHOF
Around 30 years ago, the parents of the current owner decided to purchase an orchard, laying the foundation for Wieserhof.
Wieserhof falls under the category of “masi chiusi” (closed farmstead) which doesn’t mean that no one can enter the farm. A “maso chiuso” is a unique feature of South Tyrol and refers to the indivisibility of family property. This prevents the increasing fragmentation of already small agricultural lands and ensures sustainable profitability. The so-called farm law which regulates the “maso chiuso,” has its origins in the Middle Ages and was finally established in 1770 in the Theresian patent by Empress Maria Theresa.
For about 20 years, Wieserhof has been run by the second generation: Hubert, his wife Silvia, and their two daughters, Maya and Emma. Over the years, the idea for the la traversara project has gradually developed.
la traversara
The la traversara was conceived as an idea in 2016.
On one hand, the Wieser family was looking for an alternative to the traditionally predominant apple cultivation; on the other hand, the altitudes around 600–700 meters, with their distinctive temperature differences between day and night at ripening time, are becoming increasingly appealing for producing wines with a strong character, intense fruit flavor and balanced acidity.
By chance, and partly due to the curiosity of the owner and his approach to life with open eyes, an unused plot of land was found for sale at the end of 2017 in the hamlet of Castagnara – Masetto near Caprino Veronese in Garda. It is located on a steep, sunlit slope at an altitude of 600 meters, lying dormant like Sleeping Beauty.
The fact that these two areas are already connected by an ancient trade route was reason enough to take action, revive the land, and continue writing a story.
