South Tyrolean Wine DOC
Der Vernatsch, auch bekannt als Kalterersee oder St. Magdalener gehört zu Südtirols beliebtesten Weinen
South Tyrol’s wine country
As a wine producer South Tyrol truly is “small but beautiful”, for its wines enjoy an international profile way out of proportion to the tiny quantities produced. The climate is strongly influenced by the nearby Mediterranean and varies considerably with altitude, while at night cool air descends from the high mountains. The combination of a long drawn-out ripening season, mineral-rich soils and...
South Tyrol's local wines
Vernatsch, the perfect match for hearty Tyrolean snacks
Vernatsch (Schiava)
Vernatsch is South Tyrol's most traditional grape variety and almost...
The origin of the Gewürztraminer wine is the village of Termeno/Tramin near Bolzano/Bozen
Gewürztraminer
What could be more delightful than a wine which is perfectly...
Three grape varieties are native to South Tyrol. The Vernatsch, the most typical and widely planted South Tyrolean red grape. The Gewürztraminer, an aromatic white with its seductive lychee flavour, now grown and loved all over the world, and the Lagrein, the serious South Tyrolean red which can hold its own in an international context.
Lagrein
This red grape variety (aka Lagarino) was mentioned in 17th century...
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Strudel and South Tyrolean dessert wine
The Year’s Best Italian Wine comes from South Tyrol
The 2010 edition of six Italy’s most important wine guides have come out with...
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Enjoying a bruschetta and a glas of wine at the Piazza Walther/Waltherplatz square at Bolzano/Bozen
The pleasures of South Tyrol
This small guide for bons vivants includes a calendar of events and plenty of reading tips for... more
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