Are These the Best Wine Hotels in South Tyrol?
The diversity and beauty of the wine region of South Tyrol is definitely worth a trip; here are 8 top addresses where enjoyment and a good wine are most important.
September 19, 2023
Haller Suites
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Wake up in the middle of vineyards, with organic breakfast and creative cuisine from Simon and Levin, who make every meal an experience. Silvaner and Kerner come from their own vineyards into the glass, otherwise the wine list is varied, surprising and makes you curious.
Haller Suites
Via dei Vigneti, 68, 39042 Bressanone BZ, Italy
Tel: +39 0472 834601
Web: byhaller.com
Price: Doubles incl. breakfast from € 274
Hotel Ansitz Plantitscherhof
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The Hotel Ansitz Plantitscherhof in the villa district of Merano is an insider tip for connoisseurs. Through the large golden entrance gate you step into a paradise of the finest energy zones and experience cordiality; while you walk through the hotel garden, your gaze wanders past flowers, bees and the snack zone where juicy fruits grow. On the terrace, you toast with a glass of wine from the hotel's own vinotheque - 21,000 exquisite drops from South Tyrol and around the world are stored in this former estate, and the wine list consists of 900 positions. If you want to dive even deeper, you can go on a tour of the surrounding vineyards in the hotel's own VW Bulli. Or you can explore the most beautiful routes of South Tyrol in a vintage car - there are chic treasures in the garage. Mental wellness is also taken care of: In the studio, you can put your personality on canvas during creative sessions - or you can breathe in the peace during a meditation session.
Hotel Ansitz Plantitscherhof
Dantestrasse 56, IT - 39012 Merano, Italy
Tel: +39 0473 230577
Web: plantitscherhof.com
Price: Doubles inlc. breakfast from € 160
Castle Hotel Korb
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A wine cellar with over 35,000 bottles and rooms with a view of the Bolzano valley basin including the surrounding vineyards: Schloss Hotel Korb breathes history and is ideal for getting to know the wines of the region.
Castle Hotel Korb
Tel:
Web: schloss-hotel-korb.com
Price: Doubles incl. breakfast from € 350
Seehotel Ambach
An architectural icon from the 1970s, directly situated on the quiet north shore of Lake Kaltern - one of the most important wine-growing regions in South Tyrol. The menu also includes fantastic natural wines from Thomas Niedermayr or from Pranzegg.
Seehotel Ambach
Klughammer 3, 39052 Kaltern, Italy
Tel: +39 0471 96 00 98
Web: seehotel-ambach.com
Price: Doubles incl. breakfast from € 123
Plattenhof
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How about Gewürztraminer from own cultivation? The Plattenhof is located in the middle of the wine landscape. For over 400 years they already produce Gewürztraminer at the associated winery in Söll, which has already won several awards.
Plattenhof
Söll 33, 39040 Tramin an der Weinstraße, Italy
Tel.: +39 0471 861 454
Web: plattenhof.it
Price: Doubles incl. breakfast from € 139
Hotel Christof
Wellness oasis and gourmet hotel: The Christof is located in Eppan on the wine route. Here, the focus is on light, healthy cuisine and wines from the region; a walk-in wine cabinet meets traditional wine cellars, and a stylish wine bar offers tastings.
Hotel Christof
Krafussweg 21, I-39057 Eppan a. d. Weinstraße (fraction St. Michael), Italy
Tel.: +39 0471 662349
Web: christof.it
Price: Doubles incl. breakfast from € 139
Rungghof
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In the midst of vineyards lies the island of tranquility Rungghof in Girlan: It's a historic manor house, which has historic charm and has been lovingly renovated. Whether in the bistro or fine dining, the wine selection of local specialties is large.
Rungghof
Runggweg 26, I-39057, Girlan, Italy
Tel: +39 0471 665854
Web: rungghof.it
Price: Doubles from € 500 (for 2 nights including breakfast)
Vin Zenz | House at the Tower | Apartments Ida
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Directly behind the Zwölferturm in Sterzing's old town lies the Vin Zenz; the name recalls the grandfather of host Veronika Stöttler. In 2010, together with her partner Daniel Planer, she began to entertain guests with a few wines and simple dishes. 30 exquisite drops are on offer now, and the wine list is just as ambitious as the local and regional delicacies. In 2019, a chic boutique hotel was added: Nordic design meets local craftsmanship and hand-woven bedding meets a proprietary bodycare line made from organic herbs - Haus am Turm is the name of this hideaway. In the summer, the rooftop terrace serves as a small yoga studio, and they serve homemade food at the Slow Breakfast. In the same year, they also opened the Apartments IDA, ten spacious accommodation units for up to six people with wooden floorboards, frescoes and terrazzo floors. Breakfast is served in the apartment on request - but actually it's so cozy in the Vin Zenz that you love to spend your time there.
Vin Zenz
Neustadt 4, 39049 Sterzing, Italy
Tel: +39 0472 760 342
Web: vinzenz.wine
Read more: Sun in a glass: wine region South Tyrol
This article appeared in the Falstaff TRAVEL issue South Tyrol Special 2023.
