Wine Hotels in the Dolomites

Italy produces some of the best wines in the world. Some of the best white wines in Italy are bottled in South Tyrol. No wonder, then, that there are hotels here that go to great lengths to select their wines and cater to the most discerning palates with their wine selections. All the hotels in this category have built up impressive wine cellars over the years with international rarities. They employ wine experts and sommeliers to advise you and help you find the perfect wine pairing for your menu. Wine tastings and themed evenings focusing on local South Tyrolean wines can be arranged for you on request. If you are a wine lover, book a wine hotel in the Dolomites!

South Tyrol's wine-growing regions

Wine-growing has a long tradition in South Tyrol. At the same time, more and more young winegrowers are taking over long-established wineries and bringing new life to the wine glass with their creativity. There are seven wine-growing regions in South Tyrol where some of the best red and white wines in Italy are grown: Bolzano, Valle Isarco, Val Venosta, Oltradige, Bassa Atesina, Merano and Adige. The best-known white wines include Pinot blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon, Sylvaner, Müller-Thurgau, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Veltliner and Muscat. Among the red wines, Vernatsch, Pinot Noir, Lagrein, Merlot and Cabernet are the undisputed stars.

Seminars and wine tastings

Would you like to get to know the full variety of South Tyrolean wines? In many wine hotels, you can register for a wine tasting or a wine seminar. Indulge in a guided tour of the wine cellar and learn interesting facts about wineries, vineyards and grape varieties. But above all, don't miss the chance to fill your tasting glass and find out for yourself which wines from the region will become your favourites. Pour the highlights from the wine list and enjoy selected bottles.

If you are on holiday in Val Gardena in July, a wine tasting of a special kind awaits you. At the Sëira dl vin in the pedestrian zone in S. Cristina, numerous winegrowers invite you to taste their wines.

The following criteria are mandatory:

• The hotel caters for guests who are interested in wine culture
• Wine cellar in the hotel with an appropriate selection of national and international wines
• Sommelier or competent wine expert in the hotel
• Interesting wine list with a wide range of wines

The following criteria are optional:

• Wine tasting
• Reading matter for wine lovers
• Organized excursions to South Tyrol's wineries (on request)

It isn't only wine connoisseurs who spend their holidays in truly wonderful hotels in Val Gardena. Discover the most popular themed hotels with interesting focuses here.