'Vino in festa' 2012One month - from 18th May to 16th June 2012 - the 16 wine growing districts on the South Tyrolean Wine Road will become the setting for 'Vino in festa'.
The picturesque South Tyrolean Wine Road features famous wine villages with extensive vineyards, gentle slopes and valleys and inviting country inns. Here, besides encountering locally and internationally famous wines, you will make culinary and cultural discoveries, receive a warm welcome and witness a wine farming tradition that is alive and well with an added touch of Mediterranean 'joie de vivre'. From breakfast with sparkling wine to the Wine Cellar Night, a variety of interesting events will be staged featuring numerous treats and highlights for wine enthusiasts everywhere.
The big final event will be on 16th June, when over 30 wine cellars get together to open their doors for Wine Cellar Night.
Bozen Wine Tasting 18th–20th May | Merchant Building and Parkhotel Laurin in Bozen
This year, the 90th Bozen Wine tasting will take place in the magnificent Merchant Building in the Silbergasse, as well as the Parkhotel Laurin. On 18th and 19th May the Merchant Building will offer a special wine tasting event as part of its programme, where top wines that will be introduced by the end of the year will be shown in advance. At the same time, the Parkhotel Laurin will offer wine tasting on both days with a variety of leading wines from the new vintage/year. In addition, Parkhotel Laurin will host the South Tyrolean Wine Party on the evening of Friday 18th May and on Sunday, 20th May the South Tyrolean Sparkling Wine Breakfast, which is the sparkling finale to the Bozen Wine Tasting Event.
Information & booking: phone +39 0471 945 750, www.suedtirolwein.com
South Tyrolean Pinot Noir days19th–21th May | from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Neumarkt and Montan
The famous South Tyrolean Pinot Noir days are the only ones of their kind in Italy, and pay homage to the 'king of red wine' against the setting of the Pinot Noir villages of Neumarkt and Montan. This noble vine has been cultivated here with great success since the middle of the 19th century. An international jury will assess the Pinot Noirs taking part.
Information & booking: Tourist Office Castelfeder, phone: +39 0471 810 231, info@castelfeder.info
International Museum Day in the South Tyrolean Wine Museum20th May | from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Kaltern
The South Tyrolean Wine Museum introduces you to the world of historic viniculture. The museum offers a tour through the cultural history of wine, and of South Tyrolean wine history in particular. On the occasion of the International Museum Day the Wine Museum awaits you with a celebration in the wine garden. South Tyrolean specialities await all visitors.
Information: South Tyrolean Wine Museum, phone: +39 0471 963 168, weinmuseum@landesmuseen.it
Terlan Urbans Night25th May | from 7.30 p.m. | Terlan
Saint Urban is the patron of wine in the German speaking area. He is celebrated on the 25th of May. For this occasion a prayer for good weather and the blessing of the wineries takes place in the chapel of the 'Köstenholz' residence at 6 p.m.. Afterwards, the wineries of Terlan and Siebeneich serve their precious wines and some culinary delights – be it sunny or rainy.
Information: Tourist Office Terlan, phone: +39 0471 257 165, info@terlan.info
Wine & enjoyment in Andrian 26th May | from 11 a.m. | Andrian
Action in Andrian! The 'Wine & Enjoyment' event will turn the lanes of Andrian into a true culinary experience. Enjoy the wines of the Andrian wine-growing estate, accompanied by regional culinary highlights offered by Andrian restaurants in an atmospheric setting. In case of bad weather, the event will take place in the club house in Andrian.
Information: Tourist Office Andrian, phone: +39 0471 510 100, info@andrian.info
Bacchus Urbanus26th May | 2.30 p.m. | Bozen
Every Saturday afternoon in May the Bolzano Tourist Information organizes special sightseeing tours called 'Bacchus Urbanus', guided hikes in the production areas of the S. Maddalena and Lagrein wines followed by the visit of a winery with wine tasting.
Information and booking: Tourist Information Bozen, phone: +39 0471 307 000,
info@bolzano-bozen-it
Classic & Wine26th May | from 5 p.m. | Branzoll
The village of Branzoll, together with the H. Lentsch wine-growing estate invite you to a symbiosis of wine and classical music. After a concert, incorporating some of the most beautiful boleros in history with songs and recital passages from the 'Classic and more' programme, the H. Lentsch wine-growing estate invites you to stay and enjoy some wine tasting. Entry: 5 p.m. / concert: 7 p.m. In bad weather, the events will take place in the Kulturhaus of Branzoll.
Information: Winery H. Lentsch, phone: +39 0471 596 017, info@lentsch.it or Branzoll townhall, phone: +39 0471 597 410
Wine & music in Kurtatsch 1st June | from 6 p.m. | at the residence of Baron Widmann
Cosiness is … to enjoy an evening with friends and a glass of good wine. Well-being means to spoil yourself with delicacies such as Bruschetta with Kurtatsch olive oil, BBQed meat, a roast and/or doughnuts. It's a real treat to listen to the 'Volle Tschodo' band, with songs by The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Robby Williams, Joe Cocker, Münchner Freiheit and Udo Jürgens. The Kurtatsch Farmer's Association offers hospitality at the residence of Baron Widmann.
Information: Tourist Office Südtiroler Unterland, phone: +39 0471 880 100,
info@suedtiroler-unterland.it
Gschleier Wine Tasting in Girlan-Eppan1st June | 7–10 p.m. | Wine teaching trail 'Hoher Weg' Girlan-Eppan
A wine tasting event in the midst of the Girlan vineyards! Fresh, fruity, aromatic white wines, as well as complex, full-bodied red wines are being presented by Girlan wine producers along the wine teaching trail. Culinary delights from our traditional, as well as the Mediterranean cuisine will be served as a treat. The warm summer nights will enhance this great event and give opportunity to understand more about the 'Girlan wines'. The Young Farmers from Girlan will take part in the programme.
Information: Tourist Office Eppan, phone: +39 0471 662206, info@eppan.com
Tramin & Campagnia2nd June | 5–10 p.m. | Castle Rechtenthal
In the presence of wine producers from Tramin and the Campagnia region of Italy, you will have the opportunity to compare the fascinating, elegant and grand wines from two different regions. In addition, you also can try some typical culinary specialties from both regions. Wine party: after 10 p.m.
Information: Tourist Office Tramin, phone: +39 0471 860131, info@tramin.com
Lagrein and the changing times7th June | from 7 p.m. | Church square, Auer
Auer is the typical wine growing area with a long tradition for the autochthonic Lagrein wine. During the course of this evening you'll get to know more about this full-bodied red wine, about its origin, its distribution and style. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to taste the Lagrein directly from the barrel (not yet on sale) and to compare it with older vintages. From a culinary point of view during this evening you will be spoiled with polenta, fine cheese, home-made sausages and desserts. Your hosts are the Wine & Culture Association, the Castelfeder Tourist Office and the Hotel and Catering Group Auer.
Information & booking: Tourist Office Castelfeder, phone: +39 0471 810 231, info@castelfeder.info
Wine tasting in 'Little Venice'8th June | from 8.30 p.m. | Kurtinig
What do the towns of Kurtinig and Venice have in common? In ancient times, before the construction of embankment dams, the Etsch River used to flood Kurtinig on a regular basis. This is why the beautiful town was called 'Little Venice'. Enjoy local wines in the wine village near the language border. Of course, South Tyrolean specialities and music are not missing either.
Information: Tourist Office Südtiroler Unterland, phone: +39 0471 880 100,
info@suedtiroler-unterland.it
Sparkling wine breakfast at Ansitz Liebenstein9th June | 10.30 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Salurn
Taste the sparkling wine 'Haderburg Brut' from the winery Haderburg and culinary delights in the inner courtyard of the imposing residence Ansitz Liebenstein with its renowned fresco of Mother Mary dating back to the 16th century. You will definitely enjoy that Saturday morning! Ansitz Lichtenstein is located in the village centre of Salurn behind the town hall; car park available behind the parish church or in the 'Lavis' areal.
Information & booking: till Monday, 4th June, Tourist Office Castelfeder, phone: +39 0471 810 231, info@castelfeder.info. Fee: 30 Euro per person.
Kaltern – All in white 12th June | 6 p.m. | main square, Kaltern
For one evening, the best Kaltern white wines can be admired on stage: look, smell and taste! You will be able to tease out fragrances such as pear, apple, banana, citrus and much more. At the same time, you have the opportunity to enjoy some gourmet treats from this region. Culinary highlights are offered by the best Kaltern restaurants. Enjoy this unique event and be enchanted by the magical atmosphere of Kaltern. For one evening – all white – with the best white wines produced in Kaltern.
Information: Tourist Office Kaltern, phone: +39 0471 965 410, info@wein.kaltern.com
Wine & cycling along the South Tyrolean Wine Road 15th June | 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. | Kaltern
Wine & cycling. Combine health and gourmet enjoyment, by spending an unforgettable day in some of Kaltern's wine-growing estates. Conquer the world on a bike, breathing in warm, fresh Springtime air, and enjoy a glass of excellent grape juice. This is pure quality of life. Minimum number of participants: 5 people. Price: 45 Euro including guided tours of 6 wine-growing estates, plus lunch.
Information and booking: Tourist Office Kaltern, phone: +39 0471 965 410, info@wein.kaltern.com
WINE CELLAR NIGHT16th June | from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. | South Tyrolean Wine Road
Stepping down into the cellars along the South Tyrolean Wine Road. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get acquainted with various cellars, selected wines and professional winegrowers. The varied outline programme makes this cellar tour an entertaining WINEadventure. In order to make sure you can fully enjoy the wines, a shuttle will bring you from one cellar to the next.
Information: South Tyrolean Wine Road, phone: +39 0471 860 659, info@suedtiroler-weinstrasse.it
|
Akanai mediadesign