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Appiano on the Wine Road

Appiano, the castle region in the Oltradige, combines wine and culture, golf courses and wonderful bathing lakes in the middle of the Monticolo Forest

It is not only the largest wine-growing municipality in South Tyrol, but with its eleven districts also covers a large area on the South Tyrolean Wine Road: Appiano stretches from Riva di Sotto just before Andriano all the way south until Caldaro. Castles, historic residences and winding alleys characterise the area, whose main village is San Michele Appiano. Apple orchards, vineyards and the Monticolo Lakes spread out on the outskirts of the village. The slopes then rise towards the Mendola ridge, partly on moraine hills from the last ice age, which hide interesting natural phenomena such as the Ice Holes. Then came the first settlers: finds from the Bronze Age indicate an early settlement. The Roman road Via Claudia Augusta also led through Appiano and left behind marvellous traces such as the newly discovered Roman villa with its excellently preserved mosaic floors.

Castles, lakes and wine are harmoniously combined here: The numerous wineries produce the excellent grape juice and often present it to a wide audience. Festivals such as the Wine Culture Weeks in the alleys of San Paolo and "The Last Load of Grapes" in the wine village of Cornaiano invite you to taste a good drop with music and entertainment. And wherever the eye wanders, a castle will appear.

These castles are part of the activity programme: Appiano Castle, Boymont Castle and Corba Castle are linked together in the popular Three Castles Hike. Other estates, such as Palù-Schulthaus Castle and Ganda Castle, have been converted into museums and event locations. Where the settlements leave space for nature, power places such as the Monticolo Forest nature reserve and sports facilities such as "The Blue Monster" golf course can be found.

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    San Michele

    San Michele is considered the centre of the municipality of Appiano.
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    Monte

    In the west of the municipality of Appiano is the district of Monte with the Museum…
  3. Frangarto

    Frangarto extends at the foot of Firmiano Castle, which hosts one of the Messner…
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    Gaido

    Guarded by the Monte Macaion, Gaido offers nature and relaxation.
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    Ganda

    Ganda di Sotto and Ganda di Sopra form together the Ganda, one of the 11 districts…
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    Cornaiano

    The village of Cornaiano is located on a sun-drenched plateau in the Oltradige.
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    Missiano

    Above the village of Missiano, there is the mighty Castel d’Appiano.
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    Monticolo

    In idyllic position, hidden in the forest, there is the little village of…
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    Predonico

    Far away from the hustle and bustle, there is the little mountain village of Predonico.
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    San Paolo

    The picturesque vine-growing village of San Paolo nestles in the heart of vineyards…
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    Riva di Sotto

    Riva di Sotto borders on the neighbouring municipality of Andriano and is located…

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