Loacker is a philosophy of life where nature sets the rhythm of the wine. Loacker Wine Estates is a family-run winery founded in 1979 in Bolzano, in the Alto Adige region, which from its inception embraced organic and biodynamic viticulture when it was still uncommon practice. Over the years, the Loacker family has maintained a philosophy based on deep respect for nature, working with living soils and avoiding the use of chemicals, with the aim of fully expressing the character of the vineyard. Their approach is distinguished by minimal intervention in the winery, the use of native yeasts, and a constant pursuit of innovation, without adhering to the conventional.
Today, with the participation of the second generation, the winery continues to consolidate itself as a benchmark in authentic, sustainable wines with a clear identity that reflects both the terroir and its free and visionary spirit.
1979
Foundation year
7
Hectares of vineyard
60,000 per year
Bottles produced
Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Lagrein, Schiava (Vernatsch), Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Souvignier Gris and Sangiovese
cultivated grapes
Organic and Biodynamic
viticulture
What we mean by Organic Viticulture
Organic fertilizers are used
as compost, manure and
other natural materials to enrich the soil and provide the nutrients necessary for the growth of vines.
Techniques are implemented to prevent soil erosion, such as planting vegetative covers between the rows of vines and applying minimal or no tillage practices.
During the winemaking process, chemical additives are avoided and the handling of the wine is minimized. The use of natural yeasts and the reduction of sulfites are encouraged.
What we mean by Biodynamic Viticulture
The moon in relation to the earth and its sidereal cycles, the biodynamic agricultural calendar helps the farmer know the right time to prune, fertilize and harvest.
No herbicides are used and the vegetation is allowed to grow freely between the rows of the vines.
Natural fertilizers are made with animal excrement that is introduced into cow horns and buried to later dynamize them in water and apply it to the vineyard.
- Locker
