Summa

Summa is an annual wine fair hosted by the Alois Lageder winery in Magrè, South Tyrol, Italy.

History and Evolution

Summa began 28 years ago as a dinner hosted by Alois Lageder for business partners before Vinitaly. Over time, it has grown into a significant wine event, celebrating its 28th edition in 2024.

Event Details

• Location: Tenuta Alois Lageder, Casòn Hirschprunn & Tòr Löwengang, Magrè, South Tyrol, Italy
• Duration: Two days, typically held in April
• Timing: 10 am - 6 pm on the first day, 10 am - 5 pm on the second day

Participants and Scale

• Features over 100 winemakers from 10 different countries. Refer to the full list here.
• In 2024, 114 estates participated, attracting 2,400 visitors over two days.

Unique Aspects

• Focuses on direct dialogue between winemakers and visitors in a familiar, quiet atmosphere
• Set in historic buildings: Casòn Hirschprunn (a 17th-century Renaissance palace) and Tòr Löwengang
• Emphasizes sustainable practices, offering gastronomic specialties based on seasonal, regional, and organic products

Selection Criteria

• Participating wineries are chosen internally by the Lageder family
• Preference for estates with similar sensibilities, working with organic or biodynamic methods

Significance in the Wine World

• Considered an avant-garde of tailored trade fairs, contrasting with larger events like Vinitaly
• Attracts a diverse audience including experts, journalists, and wine enthusiasts

Philosophy

• "Summa" derives from "summarum," representing the sum of winegrowers, shared mindset, and collective power
• Promotes quality, healthy agriculture, experimentation, and passion for wine

Impact on Sustainable Practices

• Alois Lageder's commitment to biodynamic farming influences the event's ethos
• By 2024, all 140 hectares of Lageder's vineyards (including partner vineyards) will be fully organically or biodynamically certified

Summa has established itself as a unique and influential event in the wine world, reflecting the Lageder family's commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation in winemaking.