"When we started, in 1979, with 10,000 bottles of our sparkling wine," says Josef Reiterer. In South Tyrol there was no winery that produced only sparkling wine. Sepp, as his friends call him, who grew up in a meltina's maso, had begun to take an interest very early in the production of wine so much that he was one of the first students to graduate from the experimental agricultural institute in LAIMBURG. The next step for the young student who had discovered a passion for oenology was to enroll in Ahrweiler High School. After making a name for himself in Italy as a consultant for enotechnological products, the call of the house became stronger and stronger." The 1200 meters of Altitude of Meltina were ideal for the aging of sparkling wines". Reiterer was convinced. "In addition, the natural temperature fluctuations of this quota could allow a natural and quiet maturation of the wines. It takes at least 24 months to give sparkling ARUNDA that richness, elegance and complexity that made them famous. Some Cuvées rest in the cellar even 60 months before the bottles are, as usual, disgorgeed and started for sale".