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Established in 1900
Weinstraße 23
Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige
39040
Othmar Doná has been the winemaker at Cantina Kurtatsch from 1992 to 2022. After attending the “Laimburg” agricultural school, he gained experience working for an Alto Adige leading sparkling wine producer and in 1986 he started his first job at the winery St. Michael-Eppan. After a short period at Cantina Kaltern, he took over the position as Head Winemaker at Cantina Kurtatsch in 1992. He has always had a love for Bordeaux varieties and the indigenous Schiava. Several training trips to Australia, New Zealand, California and France had a decisive influence on him and his work. Othmar discovered and exploited the potential and pushed the limits of these varieties as well as of Gewürztraminer in the the town of Kurtatsch ever since. With Othmar, Cantina Kurtatsch became one of the leading wineries in Alto Adige. Othmar Doná is a member of the “Association of Winemakers”, the “Association of Alto Adige classic method sparkling wine producers” and the ONAV. During his time at Kurtatsch he was able to acclaim hundreds of national and international awards from renowned wine guides and magazines. For instance, he received more than ten times in the last years the “three glasses” of Gambero Rosso as well as scores above 95 Points for various wines.

Andreas Kofler, President and leader of the winery, is also the youngest President of the wine cooperative in the history of Alto Adige. Andreas is a farmer, owning parcels of the Sauvignon KOFL and Pinot Grigio PENON and has been leading the young team since 2014. Andreas teaches viticulture and plant protection technology at the college for viticulture and horticulture “Laimburg”, which he attended himself. Before being elected President of the winery, he was part of the administrative board for 6 years. As a true passionate wine lover and Sommelier, he is an advocate of the idea that a good wine has to represent its Terroir, everything else is a missed chance.
Erwin Carli, born 1983, is the head winemaker of Cantina Kurtatsch since 2022. After various work experiences in Tuscany, Germany, Burgundy and Alto Adige (among others at the Pinot Noir focused winery Franz Haas), he has been part of our team since 2013 as agronomist and second winemaker. He developed a unique appreciation and knowledge of the vineyards while monitoring them and managing the 190 members of Cantina Kurtatsch. Erwin became the Chief Winemaker overseeing the 2022 harvest, pursuing his goal to produce clear, precise and honest wines that reflect the different terroirs of Cantina Kurtatsch using sustainable practices and exploiting the incredible potential of Kurtatsch to the fullest.