The Alto Adige Wine Road: Ciao alla Primavera!
In the Italian Alps, a Mediterranean paradise that has been growing wine for centuries awakens in March: the Alto Adige Wine Road.
March 7, 2025
From ski season to wine spring
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.
Spring awakening on the Alto Adige Wine Road
IDM Südtirol/Alex Filz
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.
Mediterranean flair between vineyards and lakes
IDM Südtirol/Benjamin Pfitscher
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 2,500 year-old Wine tradition
IDM Südtirol/ Manuel Ferrigato
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.
Culinary experiences and regional delicacies
IDM Südtirol/ Frieder Blickle
Local delicacies such as Terlan Margarete asparagus are served in historic inns and modern gourmet restaurants.
Wine hikes and adventure tours for connoisseurs
IDM Südtirol/Alex Filz
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.
IDM Südtirol/Angelika Schwarz
WeinFrühling – A Taste of South Tyrol
Exclusive wine events and tastings take place regularly along the Alto Adige Wine Road, including the "WeinFrühling":
Bolzano Wine Tasting (March 27-30, Bolzano)
Kaltern Wine Hike (April 27, Kaltern)
Andrianer WeinGenussTour (May 2 & 9, Andrian)
Gewürztraminer Wine Day (May 10, Tramin)
Pinot Noir Days (May 16-19)
and nights (April 30 - May 19, Montan & Neumarkt, Südtirols Süden)
Vinaltum (May 25 & 26, Eppan)
Terlaner Urbansnacht (May 25, Terlan)
Wine & Fashion (May 30, Nals)
Night of the Wine Cellars (June 13, South Tyrolean Wine Road)
Learn More: suedtirol.info/weinstrasse
