Region Meran i Okolice

An estate winery also lives from strong personalities. The Castel Juval Unterortl Estate Winery in Castelbello at the entrance to the Val Senales has three at the same time: the king of mountain climbing, Reinhold Messner, is the owner, and Gisela and Martin Aurich run it as tenants. Three heads for one estate winery, so to speak.

While Reinhold Messner most likely needs no further introduction, in the context of his estate winery it is worthwhile to take a closer look at the Aurichs. They have dedicated themselves to wine and distilled spirits since 1992. In the Castel Juval Unterortl Estate Winery, they are responsible for 30,000 bottles that are produced here year after year: Müller Thurgau, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Noir, whose very particular character is passionately looked after by the Aurichs. As their credo goes, in the end it should be possible to taste the characteristics of the grape variety, the soil, and the microclimate.

Their newest child is a rosé, with the description of which Martin Aurich waxes eloquently, “Our Pinot Noir rosé is salmon-colored, stimulating, and multifacetedly fruity, its flavor is seductively full and lasting,” says the winegrower, who has taken under his wing the production not only of wine, but also of grappa at the Castel Juval Unterortl Estate Distillery.

With Martin and Gisela Aurich, the threads are woven together of the Castel Juval Unterortl Estate Winery and Estate Distillery. In the castle, they are the winegrowers and distillers of the king. The king of mountain climbing, but a king nevertheless.

We are a traditional Tyrolean inn next to the church in the center of Tirolo. The inn has been a family business for generations. We serve home-made and freshly prepared dishes and South Tyrolean wines in our historic, 13th century, listed building.

A statue of Blasius Trogmann stands in the Merano neighborhood of Maia Bassa, where a street is named after him, too. That is not a coincidence: Blasius Trogmann is regarded as Andreas Hofer’s most important ally in the Tyrolean Rebellion of 1809. A native of Merano, Trogmann had another passion apart from the one for his home, however: wine growing and winemaking.

Blasius Trogmann was able to pursue that particular passion at his home, the Finkhof estate in Hagen, a Merano neighborhood with generous sunlight situated between the spa town proper and the Trauttmansdorff Castle Gardens. A contemporary chronicler notes: “(...) in the quiet and tranquil grounds of Hagenach, the vines, turned toward the midday sun, cook a delicious juice.”

People realized very early that Hagen was a suitable area for wine growing: the Finkhof estate was first mentioned in a document in 1213. In the 18th and early 19th century, the aforementioned Blasius Trogmann would be the one to work that land and deliver his wines all the way to the capital of the Austrian empire. Even today, more than 200 years later, the estate is still run by the Trogmann Innerhofer family. And they are still passionate about wine, which they also sell in their very own farm store, the Bottega contadina Merano. All four members of the family work in the business, making a living from wine growing.

Wines produced by the Finkhof winery include a light and fruity Schiava (Vernatsch), an intense Merlot, and a complex Lagrein. In addition, traditional methods are used to process Schiava grapes into sparkling wine, which is sold under the brand name “Hagenach,” named for the area where it grows and matures. Last but not least, the range is rounded off with an elegant white cuvée bearing a name which proves that the people of the Merano Finkhof winery feel an obligation toward their family and estate heritage: it is called “Blasius.” 

 

What is more impressive? The history of an estate winery that dates back well beyond four hundred years, or the fact that it has been in the possession of one and the same family for nearly three hundred of them? It doesn’t really matter, because with the Popphof Estate Winery in Marlengo near Merano, both are the case. Wine has provably been made here since 1592, and since 1722 the farm has been in the possession of the Menz family.

Today, it is Andreas Menz who runs the Popphof Estate Winery in Marlengo with his decades of experience in winegrowing, creating wines here in which are reflected, as he himself says, “the efforts of the work in the vineyard, the nutrient-rich soils, and the course of the weather throughout the year.”

Menz, who fills the roles of both winegrower and winemaker at the Popphoff, goes on to add, “In order for these properties to be tasted in our wines, we focus on careful vinification, controlled fermentation, and maturation in large wooden barrels.” He thus sets the tone both in the vineyards that encompass three hectares of grape growing areas and with the production of around 25,000 bottles of wine per year.

One particularity in the product line from the Popphoff Estate Winery in Marlengo is their Lagrein. After all, the Lagrein from Merano – which of course also includes that from the Popphoff – differs significantly from its counterpart elsewhere in Alto Adige. “While the Lagreins from Gries or the Bassa Atesina are already convincing after a brief maturation period through their round, soft tannins, the Lagrein from Merano needs more time to smooth out its rough edges,” the winegrower explains.

Refuge Stettiner Hütte (2,875 m) Starting point: Pfelders/Plan ¦ Pfossental/Val di Fosse, Vorderkaser Hiking trail number: 24 Difference in altitude: 1,250 m ¦ 1,150 m Walking time: 4 hours Difficulty level: challenging Opening hours: 01/07 - 30/09 Closing day: none Accomodation

The new favourite place in Nals - Mein Beck. Start the day with a relaxed breakfast or get your fresh bread - even on Sundays! Crunchy salads and savoury snacks await you at lunchtime, and the perfect aperitif is mixed in the evening. A colourful mix of bakery, bistro, bar, café and “gelateria”- with homemade ice cream from may to october. Enjoy your time at Mein Beck on the large terrace, in the chilled café with a view in the bakery and park conveniently right outside the door. In the shop you will find homemade South Tyrolean products – the perfect gift idea for your loved ones: apple strudel, Schüttelbrot, homemade jams, muesli and more! Step by and experience the variety!

New Concept Store at Scena - Life is fast enough, just breathe deeply, shop and meet people. Next to Marlene's Fashion & Café, opens in March 2023, just a few steps away a new store: Salotto. "Salotto" (Italian, "living room") stands for coziness, style, fashion, accessories. Good coffee and delicious aperitifs. A small living room open to the public where locals and guests alike can feel at home. In addition to individual advice, unique collections of international brandsinspire with great concepts and new stories. We offer a unique shopping experience for men & women. The café works almost exclusively with regional products: the offer corresponds to an international spirit and simple enjoyment. We focus on down-to-earthness and high quality. More information can be found at www.marlenes.it Come and let you surprise!

Baron Sigmund von Kripp founded the Stachlburg wine estate in 1990. This year the first vineyard was planted with Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder) and Chardonnay. Since 1992, red and white wines are pressed in our basement of Stachlburg. The castle itself is family owned since 1547.

The altitude of 650m demands special grape varieties, which, particularly on the Partschinser soil on the sunny south-facing hillside, produce exceptionally intense wines. With great care, all wines are aged and rested in our cellar in steel tanks or in barrels.
The wines are generally characterized by a particular fruitiness, an elegant acidity and a delicate structure. At times, also the fortunate exposition to the sun position and the careful thinning can produce fairly full-bodied wines. Other locations are found in the low-lying village of Andrian where with an altitude of only 300m, there is a privileged climate for rich and mineral wines.

Gasthof Neue Post

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Ausgangspunkt: St. Helena (1.535 m), Wanderweg: Nr. 8, Endpunkt: Innerfalkomai Alm, Gehzeit: 2h 20 min, Höhenunterschied: 649 m (leichte Bergtour)

Ausgangspunkt: St. Gertraud (1.506 m) - Wanderweg Nr. 108 - Gehzeit: 1 h 30 min. - Höhenunterschied: 382 m (leichte Bergtour)

Bar with terrace and a cosy large garden lounge. During the day, a quiet coffee and in the evening a cocktail bar. In addition to cocktails and soft drinks, our bar also has a selection of gin, rum, whiskey and various wines.

Suggestion: asparagus and dandelion in spring, stinging nettle dumplings, mushroom and cheese dumplings, apricot dumplings, fresh fruit buttermilk, homemade cakes Own products: lamb

Highest beach-bar in the world (1.700mt) with lake view and the mountains of ötz valley with a altitude over 3.000meters. Take a cup of coffee, a piece of cake, or a beer, ice and relax.

Thurnerhof Inn in Schenna

Jaufenblick Inn (850 m) Starting point: St. Martin/S. Martino ¦ St. Leonhard/S. Leonardo Hiking trail number: 3 ¦ 5 Difference in altitude: 250 m ¦ 150 m Walking time: 45 minutes Difficulty level: easy Opening hours: Palm Sunday - All Saints' Day Closing day: Friday Accessible by car - accomodation - playground

Traditional cuisine, various cakes, Schöpsernes at the weekends, Almburger, spare ribs, roast chicken

In our restaurant in Scena we have made it our mission to make not only our hotel guests happy, but also everyone else in Scena, by offering you culinary delights in a spectacular location. Classic Tyrolean dishes are transformed into artistic, unprecedented creations. Mediterranean and international specialties are the highlight of our menu, leaving room for a delicious pizza menu. Our panoramic terrace with a view over Merano is also the ideal meeting place for an aperitivo or a delicious ice cream. We look forward to welcoming you and spoiling you with culinary delights. Family Prunner and the Schlosswirt team Opening hours: Kitchen: noon - 2 p.m and 6p.m - 9p.m Afternoons: small bistro menu, coffee and cake and delicious ice cream sundaes Closed: Monday (all day) and Tuesday (until 2p.m.) Private parking lot available Table reservation in the evening desired!

Near the lake Felixer Weiher

Gasthaus Mesner in St. Nikolaus/Ulten

Pizza, Southtyrolean and Italian dishes.

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Ausgangspunkt: St. Nikolaus (1.222 m), Wanderweg: Nr. 18, Endpunkt: Auerberg Alm, Gehzeit: 1 h 20 min, Höhenunterschied: 452 m (mäßig schwierige Bergtour)

Wiedler Alm Alp below the "Kleine Kreuzspitze" or "Übelsee" directly on the Passeier High Mountain Trail. Wiedler Alm Alp (2,170 m) Starting point:Stuls/Stulles, parking place "Rafein" |Stuls/Stulles | Jaufenpass/passo Giovo, Römerkehre/tornante romana Hiking trail number:16+15 | 16+16a+16b+16+15 |12a+12+15 Difference in altitude:632 m | 980 m 465 m ascent 260 m descent Walking time:2 h | 3,5 h | 2,5 h Difficulty level:medium Opening hours: middle of June - middle of October Closing day: only in bad weather conditions

Every spoonful of ice cream tells a story, combined with traditional & innovative craftsmanship. Nothing remains hidden with us - experience our transparent production, where only the best ingredients find their way into your sundae. Come by and enjoy our ice cream in a sun lounger with a wonderful view for the ultimate vacation feeling! Seating options: Ice cream to go; some seating outside

Wir freuen uns, Sie in Algund begrüßen zu dürfen! Mit neuem Konzept, historischem Hintergrund, mediterranem Ambiente, Begeisterung und Mut das traditionelle mit dem Modernen zu verbinden... geboren war der Name Gastro Lounge Bruthendler. Ob sie gemütlich in der Hennen Bar bei einem leckeren Burger und einem frisch gezapften Meckatzer entspannen, sich für ein mediterranes Essen mit einem Glas Hauswein Piwi vom Weingut der Familie Leiter (Besitzer des Gasthofes Bruthendler) in einem unserer historischen Gewölbe entscheiden oder im Sommer auf der romantischen Terrasse verweilen - eines ist Gewiss, sie werden gut versorgt und mit einem Lächeln nachdenken, wann sie uns wohl das nächste mal wieder besuchen kommen ... Es ist besser zu genießen und zu bereuen, als zu bereuen dass man nicht genossen hat ...

Suggestion: homemade potato ravioli and Schlutzkrapfen (ravioli filled with spinach and curd), interesting and unusual dishes with wild vegetables from the meadow, homemade cakes, apple strudel Own products: eggs, vegetables, salad, herbs, flowers

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