In the Italian Alps, a Mediterranean paradise that has been growing wine for centuries awakens in March: the Alto Adige Wine Road.
While the ski season is still at its peak elsewhere, spring is already in full swing along the Alto Adige Wine Road. From March onward, you can watch nature come to life here.
With its charming wine villages and passing through the lively state capital, Bolzano, the Alto Adige Wine Road is a must-see, thanks to its mild temperatures and gorgeous natural beauty.
There is a wonderful Mediterranean flair over the fruit trees, palm trees, cypresses and vineyards. The first warm rays of sunshine are reflected in the lake landscapes, such as Kalterer See, the warmest bathing lake in the Alps.
A 2500-year-old wine tradition is upheld here on one of the oldest wine roads in Italy. The region covers over 4,400 hectares of vineyards and is known for its white and red wines, the local Gewürztraminer and the indigenous South Tyrolean grape varieties Vernatsch (with its varieties Kalterer See and St. Magdalener) and Lagrein. Other outstanding varieties grown here are Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon.
Local delicacies such as Terlan Margarete asparagus are served in historic inns and modern gourmet restaurants.
The wine region is ideal for exploring on signposted wine trails and cycle routes. The route takes you past charming villages such as Neumarkt, historic wineries, fairytale manor houses and impressive castles such as the imposing Hocheppan Castle along the Alto Adige Wine Road.
Exclusive wine events and tastings regularly take place along the South Tyrolean Wine Road, including the "WineSpring“:
Bolzano wine tasting (March 27-30, Bolzano)
Kaltern Wine Hiking Day (April 27, Kaltern)
Andrian WineEnjoymentTour (May 2 & 9, Andrian)
Gewürztraminer Wineday (May 10, Tramin)
Pinot Noir Days (May 16-19)
and nights (April 30 - May 19, Montan & Neumarkt, South Tyrol's South)
Vinaltum (May 25 & 26, Eppan)
Terlaner Urbansnacht (May 25, Terlan)
Wine & Fashion (May 30, Nals)
Night of the cellars (June 13, South Tyrolean Wine Route)
Learn More: suedtirol.info/weinstrasse
