Castelfeder

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Castelfeder, founded in 1969 by Alfons Giovanett in Alto Adige, is a family-run winery now led by the third generation—Gunther and Ivan Giovanett—whose stewardship blends generational knowledge with a modern, quality-driven approach. Nestled in the Dolomites, the estate benefits from diverse Alpine microclimates, dramatic altitude shifts, and over 300 days of sunshine, producing a wide range of varietals defined by freshness, texture, and elegance. Committed to meticulous manual farming and 100% hand-harvesting, Castelfeder vinifies its Mont Mès and Classic lines in stainless steel to highlight purity and precision, while reserving oak aging for its Burgum Novum Riserva wines, adding depth and a refined creaminess. Balancing tradition with innovation, Castelfeder remains rooted in a hands-on, small-winery philosophy, crafting wines that express the distinctive character of Alto Adige with clarity and finesse.

Our Relationship

Castelfeder is a majestic winery nestled in the valley cut by two glaciers known as the Alto-Adige. Here one finds mixed agriculture… Europe's largest apple orchards, breathtaking scenery, and amazing hills planted to over 15 varietals. When Ines and her father Gunther came to visit me for the first time in Colorado I was excited to pick them up at the airport, but we never really communicated well enough to designate a meet up spot. I figured the easiest place to connect would be at baggage claim because I knew they were checking the wines all the way through from Italy. When I saw the box come out, I quickly went to it and started to grab it... Gunther came to it quickly and pushed me aside, but before I could introduce myself he was off to the races for a taxi with his daughter. I called them on their Italian phones, but neither got reception in the US so I just drove to their hotel to meet. When he came down to the lobby he was so embarrassed, having shoved me to the side to get his wines, he said he had no choice but to offer a discount on the first order!