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Tradition that thinks ahead

The Enzenberg family has been rooted in South Tyrol since 1236. Over generations, its members refined what the land produced – from early forms of agriculture to the wine that today finds its finest expression at the Manincor winery.

Apples only became part of the Etsch Valley late on. Until the 18th century, the valley floor was marshland. Under Maria Theresa, a major change began: drainage, regulation – and with it the start of modern agriculture.

Kassian Ignaz von Enzenberg

As the highest-ranking civil servant under Maria Theresia, Kassian Ignaz Enzenberg played a significant role in shaping this development. His reforms laid the foundation for fruit growing in South Tyrol. The idea behind it was clear: quality arises where responsibility for soil and yield come together.

Kassian Goess-Enzenberg

Kassian shares his ancestors' passion for nature and agriculture. For him, rethinking agriculture and restoring its rightful importance is more than just a claim—it's a fundamental attitude.

The initial impulse arose from the spirit of Manincor: the idea of creating something lasting from apples. For five years, there was searching, tasting, discarding, and refining. Over time, it became clear that the apple held far more potential than commonly assumed.

This led to the creation of Cordimela—driven by the same ambition that characterizes Manincor: not to produce, but to refine. From cider to vinegar to balsamic. From the classic to the essence.