Tag: South Tyrol

Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

What’s the Next Chapter After Culinaria im Farmerkreuz for Stefan and Manfred Kofler?

As the Latin saying has it “per Aspera ad astra” that is through adversities we will reach the stars, the exceptionality, the dream that has always been kept in the drawer. There is a dream shared by two brothers from South Tyrol, in the village of Tirol, on the hills of Merano: Manfred and Stefan Kofler, who in 2008 gave life to their personal aspiration … Continue reading What’s the Next Chapter After Culinaria im Farmerkreuz for Stefan and Manfred Kofler?

Rowena Dumlao and Ilaria Muscio
Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

The Tastes of the Dolomite Tradition at El Brite de Larieto in Cortina d’Ampezzo

There’s a certain charm that mountain restaurants in the Dolomites emit like El Brite de Larieto. Immersed in a larch forest at an altitude of 1664 meters asl below the peaks of Monte Cristallo, it is a pretty paradise that highlights the tradition of the Dolomites through their gastronomic offerings. When the Gaspari family took over the unused structure in 2004, they had miraculously restored … Continue reading The Tastes of the Dolomite Tradition at El Brite de Larieto in Cortina d’Ampezzo

Rowena Dumlao
North, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Rottensteiner Winery of South Tyrol Strengthens its Logo With The Ibex

“The ibex, our heraldic crest, returns to make a fine show of itself in the logo, confirming once again our solid bond with the family and origins, while the new Rottensteiner bottles, specially created for us and at our exclusive disposal for 10 years, they intend to express uniqueness and elegance. The renewed design and review of our labels are the most tangible result of … Continue reading Rottensteiner Winery of South Tyrol Strengthens its Logo With The Ibex

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Italy, North, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Cantina Girlan: A Century of South Tyrolean Wines With 200 Winegrowers

In the year 1923, Cantina Girlan, named after the South Tyrolean town, was founded by 23 winegrowers in a 16th-century farmstead in Alto Adige (South Tyrol). In the year 2019, exactly 96 years later, the number of member winegrowers of the cooperative has multiplied to 200 and the area of cultivation has grown to 215 hectares in the best growing zones of Oltradige and Bassa … Continue reading Cantina Girlan: A Century of South Tyrolean Wines With 200 Winegrowers

Rowena Dumlao
Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Dining on the South Tyrolean Wine Route at Bad Turmbach Restaurant in Eppan, Italy

Just the drive towards Landgasthof Restaurant Bad Turmbach through the vineyards and old alpine houses and barns of Eppan is already worth the trip. With an elevation of 500 meters above sea level, the restaurant is completely immersed in the beautiful Etsch Valley of the South Tyrolean Wine Route. It is dotted by ancient castles, ruins apple orchards and vineyards on rolling hills. And there’s more … Continue reading Dining on the South Tyrolean Wine Route at Bad Turmbach Restaurant in Eppan, Italy

Rowena Dumlao
Northern Italy, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

The Alpine Wines of Weingut Haderburg in Salorno (South Tyrol), Italy

In Italy, the Alpine wines come from some areas of Alto Adige (South Tyrol) and Valle d’Aosta at higher altitudes. Weingut Haderburg of the Ochsenreiter family specializes in sparkling wines. It has two plots of vineyards, the Hausmannhof which is located in Salorno is the main vineyard of the estate where the cellar and the main production line is. Obermairlhof instead is located in Chiusa … Continue reading The Alpine Wines of Weingut Haderburg in Salorno (South Tyrol), Italy

Rowena Dumlao
North, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

The Mono Varietals of Weinhof Kobler in Magrè (South Tyrol), Italy

The South Tyrolean Wine Route, one of the oldest wine routes in Italy, begins in Nalles, goes through Bolzano, Oltradige, Bassa Atesina then to the border of South Tyrol, Salorno. With the interplay of the vineyards, monuments, and the villages, the route exudes a magnificent scenery. The majority of the wine production in Alto Adige (South Tyrol) is cultivated in this area wherein grape varieties … Continue reading The Mono Varietals of Weinhof Kobler in Magrè (South Tyrol), Italy

Rowena Dumlao
Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

The Young Star Chef of Kirchsteiger Restaurant in Foiana (South Tyrol), Italy

Chef Christian Pircher, proprietor of Kirchsteiger Hotel and Restaurant in the town of Foiana/Völlan in South Tyrol has received a multitude of awards for his culinary skills, making him the most promising youngest chef in South Tyrol. A native of Foiana, a small town above Lana, he keeps his family’s tradition of the hotel and restaurant activities. Having a father who is a chef and … Continue reading The Young Star Chef of Kirchsteiger Restaurant in Foiana (South Tyrol), Italy

Rowena Dumlao
Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

The 275 Years of Oste Scuro – Finsterwirt Restaurant in Brixen (South Tyrol), Italy

Oste Scuro / Finsterwirt Restaurant, a celebrated restaurant in Brixen / Bressanone for its excellent kitchen, has an interesting history to tell. The restaurant is housed in a two-storey building that was built in the 13th century making it as one of the oldest structures in the town of Brixen. Historically, it served as the residence of the religious canons of the cathedral. Zehentwein is … Continue reading The 275 Years of Oste Scuro – Finsterwirt Restaurant in Brixen (South Tyrol), Italy

Rowena Dumlao
Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Lakeside Dining at Seehotel Ambach Ristorante in Kaltern (South Tyrol), Italy

Othmar Barth is known for his groundbreaking work for the development of modern architecture in South Tyrol and Seehotel Ambach is one of his architectural masterpieces. Set on the northeastern end of Caldaro (Kaltern) Lake, Seehotel Ambach continues to receive guests in a beautiful part of South Tyrol from the time it was built in 1973 by Anna Ambach. In 2014, it received Bolzano’s award … Continue reading Lakeside Dining at Seehotel Ambach Ristorante in Kaltern (South Tyrol), Italy

Rowena Dumlao
Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Northern Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Ristorante Gourmet Alpes of Hotel Bad Schörgau in Sarntal (South Tyrol), Italy

We are in South Tyrol, in one of Italy’s autonomous regions that is immersed in the best of what nature can give. Located in the northernmost part of Italy and bordered by Austria, it is flanked on all sides by the Dolomite mountains, never-ending green, breathtaking views, unspoilt nature, and beautiful lakes. But the list doesn’t end there because South Tyrol also has the most … Continue reading Ristorante Gourmet Alpes of Hotel Bad Schörgau in Sarntal (South Tyrol), Italy

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Italy, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Cantinotte Salorno 2018 in South Tyrol, Italy

Salorno in Italian and Salurner in German. Being in the South Tyrol region in northern  Italy, everything has names in both languages. It is a small town in the southernmost part of South Tyrol positioned at an altitude of 224 meters high. Renaissance and baroque buildings characterize the town of Salorno with the Haderburg Castle (Salorno Castle) from the Medieval Age is nestled on top … Continue reading Cantinotte Salorno 2018 in South Tyrol, Italy

Rowena Dumlao