Tag Archives: Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol

Bolzano – Great Food and Wine In Sudtirol

by chefbikeski Posted on October 25, 2011

Bolzano is the capital of the province of Alto Adige (South Tyrol or Sudtirol) in Italy. Originally a Roman settlement, after the fall of the Roman Empire, immigrants arrived from Barvaria to the north, and it has been settled by … Continue reading →

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Wine Tasting – Alto Adige Muri-Gries Lagrein 2009

by chefbikeski Posted on October 1, 2011

I’ve been finalizing itineraries for our 2012 Italiaoutdoors bike tours, and we’re offering a couple of Bike the Wine Road tours. One I am really looking forward to is biking the Strada del Vino in Alto Adige down to Trentino. … Continue reading →

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Roasted Figs with Grappa Mascarpone Cream

by chefbikeski Posted on September 18, 2011

With the exception of special occasions, I am a simple dessert person. Fruit desserts are my favorite – usually fairly easy to prepare, and healthy – or at least better for you than a concoction of sugar, butter, and cream. … Continue reading →

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A Rare Find – St. Magdalener Schiava Lagrein blend

by chefbikeski Posted on August 28, 2011

The more I visit and study the wines of Northeastern Italy, the more impressed I become by the variety and number of wonderful producers there. I particularly enjoy it when I find wines here that are unique to these areas; … Continue reading →

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Lageder Lagrein Rosato – a great summer rose from Alto-Adige

by chefbikeski Posted on July 21, 2011

I made a quick stop by the Lageder facility recently, as I visited the Sudtirol Wine Road in Trentino Alto-Adige. Their wines are available in the US, wonderful examples of the high quality wines this region is now producing. Began … Continue reading →

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