Wine
The cultivation of vineyards as well as the production of high-quality wines are very important for cellarmen and farmers in South Tyrol.
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Termeno is located in the south of South Tyrol and is the hometown of the famous Gewuerztraminer wine. Moreover this village boasts a mild climate and is rich in historic farms. Also the Castelaz church and its narrow alleys are worth a visit. The most striking event is probably the Egetmann parade in the period of Carnival. -
Located at the lakeside of Lake Caldaro and surrounded by typical South Tyrolean vineyards in the south of the province, there is the municipality of Caldaro. This area is characterised by a large number of castles, ruins and residences that are popular excursion destinations. The Mendola funicular, considered the steepest and longest funicular railway of Europe, takes you to the Passo della Mendola, which is an ideal starting point for hikes, making you experience nature at close range. -
The surroundings of Appiano is one of the richest areas in castles on European scale. Embedded among fruit orchards and vineyards, it is located only a stone’s throw from the city of Bolzano. Particularly worth to be visited is Castel d’Appiano and its beautiful castle chapel. In summer the lakes of Monticolo are ideal if you seek refreshment. -
The South Tyrolean Wine Route stretches from Nalles to Bolzano and the Oltradige, via the Bassa Atesina to Salorno. This area comprises about 90% of the South Tyrolean Wine production, including the typical varieties of wine such as the Merlot and Lagrein, as well as the Pinot Girgio and the Chardonnay. By the way, the South Tyrolean Wine Route is the most ancient of Italy.
To everyone success and good results regarding one’s work are important. However, the best care is in vain when the ideal conditions in nature are not given.
A perfect combination of rain, solid soil that is heated by the warming sun-rays and many sunshine hours are the best prerequisites for the cultivation of wine.
In this section we provide interesting and useful information on wine.
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In autumn it is high time to harvest the grapes more
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Lots of events and special meetings focusing on precious South Tyrolean wine more
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This symposion is all about the golden wine grown in Termeno more
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A first class wine event is waiting to be discovered more
