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The Buschenschank tradition has always been closely connected with wine-making

Buschenschank

Buschenschank (wine taverns)

A long tradition

The origins of the farmhouse inns

The Buschenschänke, or farmhouse inns, have their origins in the Middle Ages. At that time, the farmers were given the right by the sovereigns to cellar and serve part of their grapes themselves. A green bouquet ("Buschen") above the house entrance indicated that the business was open.

The Buschenschänke, or farmhouse inns, have their origins in the Middle Ages. At that time, the farmers were given the right by the sovereigns to cellar and serve part of their grapes themselves. A green bouquet ("Buschen") above the house entrance indicated that the business was open.

This custom still applies today: when the Buschenschänke or farmhouse inns invite guests to Törggelen in autumn, the farmers place a homemade green bouquet at the entrance to the house.

 

The legal framework

While Austria has had its own Buschenschank law since 1843, South Tyrol fell into a more or less lawless zone in this area under Italy, so that the number of Buschenschänke declined steadily. The wine tavern culture experienced a renaissance in the course of the great tourism boom and through the emergence of Törggelen in the sixties and seventies. The number of Buschenschänke increased sharply. This prompted the legislators to regulate the activities of the Buschenschänke by law. It was thus enshrined in a provincial law which defines a Buschenschank in South Tyrol. Thus, the term "Buschenschank" has been legally protected for over three decades.

 

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Legal requirements

Buschernschank or wine tavern

[Translate to English:] Weinbau
The farmhouse

is located in a wine-growing area

[Translate to English:] Wein
In-house wine

on offer

[Translate to English:] Buschenschank
At most for 6 months

open during the year

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Evi and Matthias Messner Ritten (Bolzano and environs)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
Farm's own products Blaterle, Vernatsch 69, Wine, pancetta, speck (from haunch) ...
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  • home-made 'Speck' and sausage
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Paul Huber Vahrn (Eisacktal valley)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
Farm's own products Pinot Noir, Müller Thurgau DOC, Wine, Sauerkraut, damson jam ...
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  • cheese dumplings
  • potato fritters with cabbage
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Martina Fieg Meran (Meran and environs)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
Farm's own products Pinot Noir Barrique, Pinot Noir Rosé, Wine, apple juice, Pear juice ...
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  • House sausage with cabbage
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Andreas Luggin Kaltern an der Weinstraße (Bolzano and environs)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
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Christian Pinggera Algund (Meran and environs)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
Farm's own products Vernatsch, Pinot blanc, Wine, apple juice, apricot jam ...
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  • house cold cuts board with home-made 'Speck' and sausage
  • cheese dumplings
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Karoline and Patrick Uccelli Salurn (Bolzano and environs)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
Farm's own products damson jam, Quince jam, raspberry jam, apricot jam, Honey ...
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  • Trio of chicory
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  • baked dandelion flowers
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  • Tschutsch
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Fam. Tauferer Ritten (Bolzano and environs)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
Farm's own products Kerner, Vernatsch, wine, pancetta, shoulder 'Speck' ...
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  • Spinach
  • beetroot and cheese dumplings
  • Nettle-filled ravioli
  • buckwheat 'Riebl' fritters with damson jam
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Fam. Ainhauser Montan (Bolzano and environs)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
Farm's own products pinot noir, Sauvignon, wine vinegar, Wine, apple juice ...
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  • spare ribs with roast potatoes or polenta
  • 'Kaiserschmarrn' with plum jam
  • Buckwheat roulade with lingonberry cream
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