South Tyrol and Prosecco
5 nights & 6 Days
South Tyrol is Italy’s northernmost province, a land of fascinating contrasts where Italian culture blends with Austrian traditions and Alpine peaks and Mediterranean landscapes are harmoniously united and blessed with 300 days of sunshine per year. Gastronomes will find a unique local cuisine that mixes alpine and Mediterranean traditions, scoring a great number of Michelin stars.
A pleasant drive south of the region leads to the land of Prosecco for a deep dive into the world of Italy’s most famous sparkling wine. This is a small hilly area squeezed between Venice and the Dolomites mountains where viticulture has been practised since ancient times and beautiful vineyard landscapes blend with unique eno-gastronomic traditions.
Helene Markart
Chef
Helene serves local delicacies with a strong focus on tradition. She loves old, local recipes and is always creating something innovative, exciting and new based on them. Born and raised in the woods, Helene has based her culinary philosophy on the respect for nature and the seasons, making sure to preserve the authentic flavours of the region.
South Tyrol and Prosecco
5 nights & 6 Days
Day 1 - Arrival
We are in Valpusteria, in the heart of the Dolomites. The historic Hotel Adler will be your base for this itinerary. Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome aperitif in this outstanding location, followed by a delightful dinner paired with local wines.
Overnight at Hotel Adler
Day 2 - Lakes & Mountains
In the morning you’ll visit Lake Braies, an enchanting alpine lake with a fairytale-like scenery, and then stop at Alpe Pagras, where locally grown fruit is turned into exquisite delicacies. After an exclusive lunch at the Michelin-starred Tilia restaurant, it’s time for another incredible alpine wonder, the Three Peaks of Lavaredo, whose huge pinnacles are a symbol of the Dolomites. Then spend the rest of the afternoon enjoying some well-deserved moments of relaxation at the hotel’s spa.
Overnight at Hotel Adler
Day 3 - Bressanone and Cheese
Your destination for today is Bressanone, the oldest town in South Tyrol. After exploring the cultural treasures of its ancient past, you’ll visit Degust, a local shop specialized in cheese refinement, before discovering one of the most important monasteries in the entire Tyrolean region, the Augustinian Abbey of Novacella, and its wine estate. A fabulous farewell dinner will then await you at Hotel Adler.
Overnight at Hotel Adler
Day 4 - Mountains and Prosecco Land
Time for a change of scenery. But before waving goodbye to the mountains, you’ll visit the glamorous resort town of Cortina D’Ampezzo, surrounded by a stunning natural scenery. After lunch, you’ll hit the road to the magical land of Prosecco. Your first taste of the region will be Conegliano, a delightful town immersed in a landscape of rolling vineyards. Then you’ll arrive at Villa Cipriani, your base for the final leg of this trip, where you’ll be welcomed with a delightful aperitif and dinner.
Overnight at Villa Cipriani
Day 5 - Wine tastings and relaxing moments
Today you’ll learn all about Italy’s celebrated sparkling wine. First you’ll explore Valdobbiadene, one of the main towns on the Prosecco wine route, followed by a tour of the Ruggeri vineyards to taste some Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG wine. After lunch, you’ll visit Tenuta Amadeo, an Asolo DOCG winery producing another blend of the Prosecco Superiore DOCG family. Then spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing at Villa Cipriani’s fabulous panoramic pool or wellness center.
Overnight at Villa Cipriani
Day 6 - Departure
It is time to say goodbye and see you soon for your next trip!!!!!
Postcards
Discover some of the most remarkable wineries, farms, villages and restaurants you will touch during this journey.
Hotel Adler Suite & Stube
The Adler is a quintessentially alpine hotel with 400 years of history, boasting cosy and intimate interiors that blend traditional elements like the Stube with more modern accents. The warm hospitality of the owners, the Pircher family, contributes to the hotel’s homey vibe. The property has an excellent restaurant specialized in traditional Tyrolean cuisine, and offers a wellness center complete with an indoor pool.
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Val Pusteria
South Tyrol’s Val Pusteria is a fascinating land home to stunning natural attractions, starting from the majestic Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009. It also offers many picturesque villages with rows of colorful houses, interesting historic sights and a wealth of cultural events. Its magical landscape inspired many artists, including Austrian composer and conductor Gustav Mahler, who is celebrated every year with a music festival.
Tilia Restaurant
Tilia is a Michelin-starred restaurant located in the delightful village of Dobbiaco. Chef Chris Oberhammer and his wife, the sommelier Anita Mancini, welcome diners in an intimate glass and steel ambience with only a handful of tables. The cuisine is based on the seasonal ingredients of Val Pusteria, skilfully assembled with a focus on simplicity and authenticity.
Three peaks of Lavaredo
The Three Peaks of Lavaredo are the undisputed rockstars of the Dolomites, the region’s natural heritage site. Immersed in the Tre Cime Park, these are three massive rock formations rising over 3,000 metres above sea level that amaze visitors with their unique shape.
Alpe Pagras
Alpe Pragas is a local eco-sustainable company specialized in the processing of first-rate locally grown fruit to create gourmet products, from preserves and chutneys to organic preserves and smoothies. All the fruit is harvested, washed and selected entirely by hand.
Braies Lake
Located at about 1,500 m above sea level, Lake Braies is the pearl of the Dolomites, thanks to its enchanting natural setting, its iconic boathouse and the turquoise waters that beautifully reflect the surrounding landscape like a mirror.
Bressanone
With over 1,000 years of history, Bressanone is the oldest town in South Tyrol. Its attractive old town maintains traces of its ancient past as an ecclesiastical state of the Holy Roman Empire and a favorite stopover for emperors during their travels. The frescoes of the Bressanone Cathedral cloister are considered one of the region’s most important artworks.
Degust
Founded by Michelin-starred Chef Hansi Baumgartner, Degust specializes in the creation of extraordinary cheeses characterized by a unique taste. They use special refinement techniques that allow the cheese to fully express its peculiarities while respecting the work already done by the dairyman.
Novacella Abbey and its wine estate
The Augustinian Abbey of Novacella is a vast monastic complex, the largest in the region, boasting a beautiful blend of Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and Rococo art and architecture. Canons still live and work here following the rules of the St. Augustine order. The abbey has a richly decorated space home to a collection of valuable medieval manuscripts and documents, and boasts an ancient wine estate producing highly-regarded red and white wines.
Cortina d’Ampezzo
Cortina D’Ampezzo is a charming alpine town framed by the scenic peaks of the Dolomites. A favorite mountain destination all year round, Cortina boasts a picturesque town centre blending glamour and tradition, and serves as an ideal spot for sport enthusiasts thanks to its unique natural setting.
San Brite
A new Michelin star in Cortina’s food scene, the San Brite restaurant defines itself as an “agri-cuisine” to underline its strong bond with the land (most of the ingredients come from the family production). The name of the restaurant means ‘healthy mountain hut’ in the local dialect and well reflects the idea of a healthy farmhouse that the chef wants to express through the exceptional quality of his dishes.
Valdobiadene
Valdobbiadene is a charming small town in the foothills of Treviso and its territory represents one of the most prestigious areas for the production of the Prosecco Superiore DOCG. Valdobbiadene also offers many interesting sights, from the elegant neoclassical buildings lining the main square to the splendid Art-Nouveau Villa dei Cedri.
Ruggery winery
The Ruggeri winegrowing estate was founded in 1950 and is deeply rooted in the centuries-old winemaking traditions of the Valdobbiadene area. In the early days, Ruggeri was one of only a handful of producers around Valdobbiadene focussed on sparkling wine. They produce their fine wines from grapes grown in the so-called Golden Triangle, a splendid hilly area characterized by a unique combination of climate, exposure and terroir, and renowned for producing the highest quality grapes in the entire Prosecco denomination.
Conegliano
Together with Valdobbiadene, Conegliano is the capital of the Prosecco Superiore District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019. It's a splendid walled town renowned for being the birthplace of the great painter Giambattista Cima and home to Italy’s first oenological school back in 1876. Its historic center is dotted with beautiful Renaissance palaces while a series of quaint alleys lead to the castle on top of a hill, offering superb views of the wine hills all around.
Villa Cipriani
Villa Cipriani is an elegant boutique hotel immersed in the splendid vineyard-covered hills of Asolo. Originally built during the Palladian Era, the property was once the private residence of the English poet Robert Browning and today offers an enchanting base to explore the lands of Prosecco. The property is surrounded by glorious landscaped gardens with an infinity pool, a wellness center and a superb restaurant serving regional and Mediterranea specialties.
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Tenuta Amadio
Established in 1850, Tenuta Amadio produces Asolo DOCG Prosecco Superiore from its estate in the hamlet of Castelli di Monfumo, right in the heart of the Asolo hills. They implement sustainable farming practices in their vineyards and harvest grapes exclusively by hand. This results in distinctive wines that speak volumes of their land.
Asolo
Known as the “Town with a Hundred Horizons” because of the fabulous views it offers wherever you look, Asolo is one of Italy’s most beautiful villages. Its fabulous location in the lands of Prosecco and the excellent climate made it a popular hideaway for artists, including English poet Robert Browning, stage actress Eleonora Duse and conductor Arturo Toscanini. Its old town is packed with history, with charming alleys and delightful buildings to explore.
