&noscript=1 /> A 'Buschenschank' in South Tyrol: fun at the wine-farm
 
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Buschenschank

Stopping off at the wine taverns

The wine farms and what they offer

Guests and locals alike love to stop off at one of South Tyrol's traditional Buschenschänke inns after a rewarding autumn hike and enjoy some törggelen. But guests have long since discovered the advantages of the Buschenschänke for a springtime excursion as well.

Guests and locals alike love to stop off at one of South Tyrol's traditional Buschenschänke inns after a rewarding autumn hike and enjoy some törggelen. But guests have long since discovered the advantages of the Buschenschänke for a springtime excursion as well.

More and more 'Buschenschänke', or wine taverns, have established themselves as a popular destination also in spring. At this time, guests especially appreciate the beautifully manicured outdoor areas with sun-drenched terraces and magnificent views. Everything that nature has to offer that is in season ends up on the table. From asparagus dishes, herb gnocchi and spring salads to nettle dumplings and dumplings filled with wild garlic to fine lamb and veal dishes. And even in spring, the wine taverns can be combined with a hike thanks to their rural location.

 

Definition Buschenschank

But what actually is a Buschenschank in South Tyrol? The Buschenschank must be located in a wine-growing area, because the corresponding licence must of necessitity be associated with the pressing and serving of an in-house wine. A Buschenschank operator is therefore always a winegrower, cellar master and innkeeper all in one. The name is derived from a bouquet of native plants, the so-called "Buschen". This is hung up in autumn at the beginning of the Törggele season above the house entrance.

 

Törggelen has its origin here

Both the chestnuts and the wine thrive only in a particularly mild climate. Therefore, according to old tradition, you can only go 'Törggelen' in the 'Buschenschänke' (farmhouse inns). In other words, in farms located in the vineyards along the Etsch and Eisack valleys. They all have a wine press in the cellar. The term "Törggelen" comes from the Latin "Torculus" (the wine press).

 

During Törggelen, the typical "Törggelemenu" is served up. It includes 'Gerstsuppe' (barley soup), 'Kasnocken' (cheese gnocchi) or 'Schlutzer' (ravioli with spinach and cottage cheese) as starters and a mixed meat platter with 'Surfleisch' (pork), 'Rippelen' (pork ribs), various sausages, dumplings and sauerkraut as the main course. Finally, there are roasted chestnuts and sweet 'Krapfen' - and perhaps a glass of the self-distilled schnapps.

 

Even though individual Buschenschänke serve the Törggelemenu in their wine cellars, the custom of welcoming guests in the wood-paneled 'Stube' has prevailed in most wine farms. These quaint 'Stube' exude a very special and homey atmosphere.

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4 reasons for a visit

[Translate to English:] Buschenschank
Real 'Törggelen'

has its origins here

[Translate to English:] Wein
Fine wines

their own produce

[Translate to English:] Terrasse
sun-spoilt terraces

with a magnificent view

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Ebnicherhof
Tauferer  | Ritten  (Bolzano and environs)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
Farm's own products Kerner, Vernatsch, Blackcurrant jam, Chestnut cream, House sausages ...
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Rielinger-Hof
Evi und Matthias Messner  | Ritten  (Bolzano and environs)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
Farm's own products Black pudding, House sausages, Kaminwurzen, Quince compote, Quince jam ...
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Oberlegar
Franz Schwarz  | Terlan  (Bolzano and environs)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
Farm's own products Vernatsch, Sauvignon, Blackcurrant jam, Sauerkraut, Vanilla ice cream ...
4,0
"Good"
(3 Reviews)
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Winklerhof
Markus Fink  | Villanders  (Eisacktal valley)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
Farm's own products Silvaner, Cuvée of Vernatsch, Pinot Noir and Portugieser, 'Kaminwurzen' cured sausage, Blackcurrant cordial, Blackcurrant jam ...
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Planitzer
Ainhauser  | Montan  (Bolzano and environs)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
Farm's own products Apple and onion chutney, Cherry compote, Honey, Lemon balm and ginger cordial, Peach compote ...
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Schnalshuberhof
Christian Pinggera  | Algund  (Meran and environs)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
Farm's own products 'Paarl' bread, Kaminwurzen, Quince syrup, Salami, Sauerkraut ...
5,0
"Very good"
(2 Reviews)
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Rauthof
Martina Fieg  | Meran  (Meran and environs)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
Farm's own products 'cacciatore' sausage, 'sopressa' salami, Blackcurrant juice, House salami, House sausages ...
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Luggin Steffelehof
Hermann Luggin  | Kaltern an der Weinstraße  (Bolzano and environs)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
Farm's own products 'Bella vita' liqueur, 'Liebeslikör' liqueur, Grappa, Odorus grappa made from dried grapes, apple brandy ...
4,5
"Very good"
(12 Reviews)
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All about Törggelen

Exciting facts about the custom

The cultural heritage of Törggelen is closely linked to the farm's own wines and the history of the Buschenschänke. Here you can delve deeper into the subject and become a real Törggelen professional.