A WINE ESTATE THROUGHT THE AGES

The historic wine estate Tenuta Kornell is surrounded by vines, majestic cedars and steep rocky slopes. From the stately residence in Settequerce, there is a wide view over Val d’Adige, while high above, Castel Greifenstein watches over the estate. Inseparably linked to Kornell, the griffin - the heraldic animal of the castle ruins - characterises the wine estate’s trademark.

HISTORY LOCATIONS CRAFT PEOPLE
The façade of the listed manor house is reminiscent of the Baroque period.
Florian Brigl

THE HISTORY AND THE CLEAR, UNOBTRUSIVE ARCHITECTURE MAKE TIME APPEAR RELATIVE.

HISTORY

Winegrowing since the Bronze Age

The Kornell estate can look back on over 700 years of wine history. However, the tradition of winegrowing in this region originates in far ancient times. In Settequerce, remains from the time of the Rhaetians and Romans bear witness to a deeply rooted wine culture. Archaeological finds, including charred wine cores, ladles, sheet bronze vessels, ploughs and vine knives from the 5th to 3rd centuries BC, prove that viticulture has been firmly rooted here for thousands of years.
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HISTORY

The estate and the Brigl family

Winegrowing in the area around Kornell has been documented since 1295. In 1912, the Benedictine nuns of Habsthal Monastery (Baden-Württemberg in Germany) acquired the property. In 1927, due to the political unrest, they sold the estate to Leonhard Brigl, a wine merchant and estate owner from Cornaiano. Since then, the wine estate has been run by the Brigl family, now in the fourth generation.
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HISTORY

Walls outside, wine inside

A centuries-old wine tradition grows behind the metre-thick walls of the historic Kornell estate. In the deep, cool cellars, the wines mature in barriques and large oak barrels - protected by the old vaults, which have conveyed stability and tranquillity for generations.
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HISTORY

Staffes

Since the 13th century, the area around the Kornel estate has been called "Staffes”. The term is derived from the Middle High German "Staf", an early term for sticks or poles used to support vines. Deeply rooted in the history of viticulture, the name refers to the close connection between landscape, tradition and the winegrowers’ craft.
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HISTORY

Castel Greifenstein

The Greifenstein ruins rise majestically high above the tenuta Kornell. Popularly known as the “Pig’s castle", its history dates back to the 12th century. Once a fortified stronghold, the castle is now owned by the family and is inextricably linked to the identity of Kornell.
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THE LOCATIONS - THE FOUNDATION OF OUR WINES

Our vineyards extend over various altitudes from 250 to 900 metres in Settequerce, Bolzano, Appiano, Caldaro, Cornaiano, Lana, Renon and Colle. The terroir is characterised by heat-retaining weathered porphyry soils, limestone gravel and loamy components. A Mediterranean climate and Alpine influences ensure marked temperature differences between day and night - ideal conditions for wines with structure, elegance and depth.

Kofler farm. Steep slopes at 650 metres altitude.

LOCATIONS

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LOCATION
Siebeneich
During the day, the heat-retaining porphyry rocks capture the power of the sun and create a mild, Mediterranean climate - ideal conditions for our powerful red grape varieties.
SOIL
Porphyry weathered soil
ALTITUDE
310–460 m a.s.l.
HILLSIDE
South facing
SLOPE
10–30 %
GRAPE
VARIETIES
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Lagrein
LOCATION
bozen dorf
A sunny basin along the Talvera: Bolzano, spoilt by warm temperatures and a Mediterranean climate, offers the autochthonous Lagrein perfect conditions to fully develop its strength, depth and structure.
SOIL
Sandy alluvial soils
ALTITUDE
250 m a.s.l.
HILLSIDE
South facing
SLOPE
0-10%
GRAPE
VARIETIES
Lagrein
LOCATION
kampenn
A sun-drenched steep slope above the entrance to Val d'Ega. Morning sun, wind and large temperature differences between day and night create ideal conditions for our white grape varieties.
SOIL
Sandy alluvial soils
ALTITUDE
550–650 m a.s.l.
HILLSIDE
East
SLOPE
30–40%
GRAPE
VARIETIES
Sauvignon blanc, Pinot bianco, Chardonnay, Pinot grigio
LOCATION
unterinn
Auna di Sotto, a characterful, sun-drenched location that stretches across steep south-facing slopes with heavily weathered porphyry soils.
SOIL
Porphyry weathered soil
ALTITUDE
700–900 m a.s.l.
HILLSIDE
South facing
SLOPE
0-10%
GRAPE
VARIETIES
Sauvignon blanc, Pinot noir
LOCATION
ackpfeif
An idyllic hamlet on the slopes above Lana. The mild climate during the day and the cool nights provide ideal conditions for our Sauvignon grapes.
SOIL
Moraine soils with limestone, gneiss and mica
ALTITUDE
500 m a.s.l.
HILLSIDE
Northeast
SLOPE
10–40 %
GRAPE
VARIETIES
Sauvignon blanc
LOCATION
eppan – berg
With their rapidly warming, calcareous soil, the slopes of Eppan Berg provide perfect conditions for viticulture. Morning sun, downslope winds from the Mendola and large temperature fluctuations between day and night promote first-class grape quality.
SOIL
Moraine soils with limestone, gneiss and mica
ALTITUDE
550–650 m a.s.l.
HILLSIDE
East
SLOPE
10–40 %
GRAPE
VARIETIES
Pinot bianco, Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc
LOCATION
girlan
A sun-drenched plateau with a unique microclimate. The vineyards stretch from 340 to 450 metres above sea level. Depending on their orientation, they are warmer or cooler, providing ideal conditions for a diverse selection of grape varieties.
SOIL
Gravel - and clay soils
ALTITUDE
450 m a.s.l.
HILLSIDE
South
SLOPE
10–20%
GRAPE
VARIETIES
Sauvignon blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon,
LOCATION
oberplanitzing
Below the Mendola, our vines thrive in calcareous, gravelly moraine soils with volcanic porphyry inclusions. Afternoon winds characterise the terroir and ensure optimum grape quality.
SOIL
Weathered lime soils
ALTITUDE
350–400 m a.s.l.
HILLSIDE
Southeast
SLOPE
10–30 %
GRAPE
VARIETIES
Pinot grigio, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer
LOCATION
mazzon
Gentle hillside location with a mild climate influenced by the lake. Gravelly, loamy soils characterised by the mineral-rich porphyry slopes of the surrounding area.
SOIL
Moraine soil with lime and clay
ALTITUDE
350–400 m a.s.l.
HILLSIDE
Southeast
SLOPE
15 %
GRAPE
VARIETIES
Pinot grigio, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Nero

WE CANNOT DO

ANYTHING WITHOUT NATURE

For us, winemaking is more than a craft - it is a passion that combines tradition with innovation. We cultivate our vineyards with care and respect and pay attention to the unique terroir that gives our wines their characteristic flavour. From the first pruning to ageing in the cellar, every step is characterised byexperience and precision in order to guarantee the highest quality. This results in wines that not only reflect the power of nature, but also our values of quality and elegance.

THE PEOPLE

BEHIND THE WINE

Making wine is teamwork - day after day.


Our work is characterised by passion, experience and team spirit. Each one of us contributes their skills and enthusiasm, whether in the vineyard, the cellar or beyond. Together we create a place where tradition and progress go hand in hand.
FLORIAN BRIGL
OENOLOGIST
MARCO CHISTÉ
DISTRIBUTION
JOSEF SEEBACHER
AGRICULTURE
THOMAS TROGER
AGRICULTURE
SIMON HUBER
AGRICULTURE
FELIX UNTERSULZNER
HOST LIVING
MARA BRIGL