South Tyrol's old autumn custom. You go from farm to farm to enjoy new wine, roast chestnuts and country dishes, between the Isarco Valley and the area around Bolzano.
Törggelen is the South Tyrolean custom that celebrates the end of the grape harvest, the arrival of the new wine and the ripe chestnuts. It was born in the wine-growing farms, where people once tasted the freshly made wine.
You go from farm to farm in the country taverns marked by a bunch of branches. On the table come own-production wine, roast chestnuts, speck, dumplings and homemade desserts.
The area most tied to this tradition is the Isarco Valley, but you also find farms around Bolzano and in the Bassa Atesina. Often you reach them with a walk through the vineyards.
Good to know
- Admission: The experience takes place at the farms and country taverns, where you pay for what you eat and drink. The bill depends on the dishes and glasses of new wine, with no entrance ticket.
- Many farms work by reservation and open only during certain harvest-linked periods. It is best to call ahead to get a table.
- For a quality choice, look for farms taking part in initiatives like Törggelen Originale or the Gallo Rosso country taverns.
- Some farms are reached on foot along paths through the vineyards. Bring comfortable shoes and consider public transport if you plan to drink wine.
Official website (tickets & info) ↗
Dates, times and prices change every year: always check the official pages before you go.