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Cookery school on the farm
Unforgettable insights to unique views are what you can expect at Föhrnerhof 'Roter Hahn' cookery school. The pleasant guests' room and warm atmosphere will make you feel at home in good company and let you delve into the rural world.
Welcome to the 'Roter Hahn' cookery school
The warm fragrance from the 'Stube' fills the air, glittering lights may be seen rising up from the town and there are breathtaking views of the gleaming Rosengarden massif in the distance. A large table set for company, with wine glasses and plates ready for a sociable evening. You will be able to deck the table with delicious fare, by delving into the cosy four walls of the former 'Buschenschank' wine tavern.
Unforgettable insights to unique views are what you can expect at Föhrnerhof 'Roter Hahn' cookery school. The pleasant guests' room and warm atmosphere will make you feel at home in good company and let you delve into the rural world.
Welcome to the 'Roter Hahn' cookery school
The warm fragrance from the 'Stube' fills the air, glittering lights may be seen rising up from the town and there are breathtaking views of the gleaming Rosengarden massif in the distance. A large table set for company, with wine glasses and plates ready for a sociable evening. You will be able to deck the table with delicious fare, by delving into the cosy four walls of the former 'Buschenschank' wine tavern.
Surrounded by the vineyards of the Guntschnaberg mountain and amidst the foothills of high and lower mountains, Föhrnerhof wine farm will charm you with its Mediterranean feel and give you the chance to enjoy some typical wines from South Tyrol. Föhrnerhof farm has always been a place of enjoyment and getting to know people.
The farmer, Karin, and her family have been receiving and entertaining guests in this former 'Buschenschank', or wine tavern, for years. Local produce and traditional cuisine have always been part of the menu and wine from the farm was served as well. Karin has made a name for herself in the typical male preserve of wine-making and is always finding ways to reinvent her wines in order to have something good to serve up to her guests at the cookery school.
Fine wines
Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Vernatsch and Lagrein benefit from lots of sunshine from early morning to late in the evening on the slopes of the Guntschnaberg mountain. With great care and know-how, Karin refines her white and red wines and tests their quality year after year to get the best out of her grapes. Depending on the temperature and weather conditions and thanks to her years of experience, every vintage has a unique aroma.
From the garden to the kitchen
They don't come any fresher - the vegetables and the carefully tended herbs from the farm garden are used in the cookery school kitchen depending on their availability. Whatever is left over is processed and preserved by Karin, her son Max and mother Bruni.
Familiar and authentic
Entertaining guests has always been in the blood of the Bracchetti family. You will be cared for in an informal, friendly manner that will make you feel at home. The living room-style surroundings that Karin has created on the veranda will welcome you into their cosy ambience and let you experience everyday farm life so that you can lose track of time for a few hours. Föhrnerhof farm, the home of the 'Roter Hahn' cookery school, awaits you. What are you waiting for?
By car, you drive up the road from Bozen to Jenesien. Shortly before the third tunnel, turn off left into a narrow road (follow signs). You will come to Föhrnerhof after 300 m. On foot, you take the Glaninger Ochsenweg path from Gries to Glaning behind the old Gries parish church (path no. 9), which goes right past Föhrnerhof (follow signs). It is about 40 minutes' walk starting from either Bozen and Glaning.
Föhrnerhof, Glaningerweg 19, 39100 Bozen
Insights
At home in the cookery school
Föhrnerhof combines farm, vineyard and cuisine. Find out about the versatile nature of this farm rolled into one.
Föhrnerhof farm
An ongoing success story
Föhrnerhof farm, with its hosts and interesting tales, offers us fascinating insights into its age-old history up to the present day.
1135
A historical farm
Föhrnerhof farm above Bozen was first mentioned in records as far back as the start of the 12th century. Wine was already being produced at the farm, which records indicate was sold in Gries.
1922
The wine tavern at Föhrner
Many years ago, this wine-producing farm would open its doors at harvest time as a 'Buschenschank'. Since then, this rather special place has been used for receiving and entertaining customers. In 1922, Föhrner was listed as a wine tavern in the address book of the city of Bozen and Parish of Gries.
1995
The Bracchetti family moves in
An experienced wine-producing family, the Bracchettis from Bozen were able to fulfil their dream of purchasing Föhrnerhof farm above Gries in Bozen. Thanks to their years of experience producing wine, the Bracchetti family found the ideal way to put their know-how into practice at Föhrnerhof. The farm was completely modernised, adapted to suit its purpose and refurbished.
The Bracchetti family is well known for trying out new things. Bruni, the mother, tried her hand in the kitchen of the 'Buschenschank' and learnt how to become an excellent cook. Her daughter Karin changed careers when taking over the organisation of the farm, after previously being involved in management, and was able to transfer her knowledge and experience to the farm. Karin quickly established herself as service manager and read up about the world of wine.
2002
Opening of Föhrner Buschenschank
Föhrnerhof reopened in new splendour as a 'Buschenschank' on the slopes of the Guntschnaberg. Bruni managed the kitchen and perfected her passion for pasta dishes - in particular, her unbeatable wafer-thin ravioli. Karin thought up new ideas and improvements for the converted 'Buschenschank' and continues to breathe new life into the 'Stube' at Föhrner. From the start, Karin worked closely with 'Roter Hahn' and ran the establishment in accordance with our quality criteria.
2015
'Roter Hahn 'Schankbetrieb' of the year
In 2015, Föhrner was crowned wine tavern of the year by 'Roter Hahn'. Contributing factors were the excellent wines from Föhrner as well as the uncompromising use and careful processing of raw ingredients from the farm. This award was crucial for enabling the farm's qualitative leap. Karin has always had a feel for how to improve things and she decided to include fewer tables, meaning less space for customers, yet giving the place more breathing space. Bruni helped improve the quality by working in the kitchen and serving up even tastier food, while Karin could pay more attention to her customers.
2019
Peace descends
After long consideration, Karin and her family decided to close the 'Buschenschank'. They couldn't keep up the quality standards mainly due to staff shortages. A new era began at Föhrnerhof, and life quietened down on the slopes of the Guntschnaberg.
2023
A new era
In 2023, Föhrner opened its doors once again. The 'Roter Hahn' cookery school made its home here. Together with 'Roter Hahn', Karin and her son Max welcome guests to the 'Roter Hahn' cookery school. Cooking events with experienced cooks are held, where regional farm dishes featuring regional produce with new interpretations can be cooked up and enjoyed. This signals a new beginning that stays true to the philosophy of the former 'Buschenschank' and now, once again, brings people closer to the rural world of South Tyrol.