Which are the best Vernatsch wines? Vernatsch has been native to our country for over 1,000 years and is an independent South Tyrolean grape variety with relatively large berries and a thin skin. This makes it also very tasty as a table grape. The light red wines are very uncomplicated and pleasantly fruity with a […]
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Carnival, and “Fasnacht” – South Tyrolean Customs
Opinions differ widely as to where the customs of Fasnacht come from. Does carnival derive from the Latin term carne vale – meat farewell and refers to the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday? Is carnival a merry hustle and bustle and a folk show of the villagers, as some historians assume? Is Fasnacht derived […]
Valentine’s Day on 14 February
Where does it actually come from, this Valentine’s Day? A romantic day like Valentine’s Day has its origins with the Italians, of course. Even if some claim it is an invention of florists or chocolate makers. Originally, Valentine’s Day was the commemoration day for Bishop Valentine of Terni, who lived in the 3rd century and […]
The Algunder Sennerei – pure nature for over 100 years
Not far from Merano lies the Algunder Sennerei on the sunny south side of the Alps. Surrounded by lush alpine pastures and healthy air, 24 employees are responsible for the craftsmanship of milk processing here. Expertise, commitment, constant development and a sense of tradition interact every day. Cooperation with commitment The Algund alpine dairy cooperative […]
An old South Tyrolean custom: the smoking
A custom, very typical of South Tyrol, which has been passed down for many generations, is incense burning. A ritual that used to be performed on 12 Rauhnächte. Today, the smoking ritual usually takes place on the eve of Epiphany. In many families, this tradition is simply part of the annual routine. One expels the […]
Fritz & Felix – crispy South Tyrolean Schüttelbrot
The story of Fritz & Felix The smell of bread – spicy and savory – baked with love in the oven to share with loved ones, has accompanied the company since its beginnings. In 1960 Johann Reichhalter took up the profession of baker. He developed a great enthusiasm for bread, which eventually led to the […]
The South Tyrolean “Keschtnriggl” and the Chestnut Days
How it all began Do you know what a “Keschtnriggl” is? We would like to tell you. The “Keschtnriggl” is a tool woven from chestnut wood and hazel twigs, which has been used for centuries in the Burgraviate to peel roasted chestnuts. It was the stolid winegrowers around Merano who invented this tool to avoid […]
#tysddist: Eating Schlutzkrapfen at the Wirtshaus Vögele in Bolzano
…or whatever you feel like! It all tastes great! We asked you to support us and tell us or write us what your favourite places, best restaurants and tastiest specialities in South Tyrol are. In short: the things you should definitely do in South Tyrol. We want to publish many of your answers and also […]
The red wines of South Tyrol
We have already introduced you to South Tyrolean white wines and the autochthonous wine varieties of South Tyrol. What is still missing are the red wines. They have tradition and future potential. Because here in South Tyrol, no fashionable wines mature, but authentic wines with their own unique character. These include long-established red wines as […]
The autochthonous wine varieties of South Tyrol
Lagrein und Vernatsch Last week we introduced you to the South Tyrolean white wine varieties (Part 1 || Part 2) and gave you a small overview of their diversity. Today we want to take a closer look at the two autochthonous varieties Lagrein and Vernatsch. These two top wines stand for the origin of South […]