Speck Alto Adige with Lagrein
Speck Alto Adige IGP is the region's juniper-rubbed, cold-smoked then air-cured ham, and Lagrein from the Bolzano-Gries alluvial soils is its native partner.
What to eat with the wines of Alto Adige, and where the region food and wine meet.
Pairings to know in Alto Adige
Canederli (Knoedel) with Schiava
Canederli (Knoedel) are the Tyrolean bread dumplings served in brodo or with brown butter and aged cheese, and the region's everyday-red Schiava (Vernatsch) is the table wine for them.
Schlutzkrapfen with Pinot Bianco
Schlutzkrapfen are the half-moon Tyrolean ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta and finished in brown butter with Parmigiano, and Alto Adige's altitude Pinot Bianco is their match.
Apple Strudel with Gewurztraminer Vendemmia Tardiva
Apfelstrudel is South Tyrol's apple-and-cinnamon pastry inherited from the Austro-Hungarian table, and Cantina Tramin's Terminum Vendemmia Tardiva is its dessert partner.
Wild Venison (Hirsch) with Mazon Pinot Nero
Hirsch ragout is the region's slow-braised red-deer plate from the Dolomites, and the Mazon plateau's single-vineyard Pinot Nero is its serious partner.
Alpine Trout with Alto Adige Sauvignon
Alpine river trout (Forelle) from the Adige and Isarco valleys is the local freshwater plate, and Alto Adige Sauvignon is the canonical white for it.
Graukaese / Stelvio DOP with Alpine Riesling
Graukaese is South Tyrol's lean, crumbly sour-milk cheese from the high Sarn and Aurina valleys, and Stelvio DOP the region's washed-rind mountain cheese; both want the chiselled acidity of Alpine Riesling.
Tyrolean Gulasch with Vernatsch / Schiava
Tyrolean Rindsgulasch is the paprika-and-onion beef stew that crossed into South Tyrol from the Austro-Hungarian table, and Vernatsch (Schiava) on porphyry is its everyday red.
Taste it with the wine: food and wine experiences in Alto Adige
Food and wine tastings, wine and cheese tastings and cellar visits you can book in Alto Adige, best reviewed first.
Guided winery tour with tasting in Bolzano at the SKYWINE PAVILLON
Taste the "somewhat different Lagrein" (Falstaff), explore the beginnings of South Tyrolean organic winegrowing and understand how we are already thinking about tomorr...
Discover Bolzano: History & Nature with Wine Tasting at Thurnhof
On a guided walk, discover the hidden sides of the city, admire Bolzano from above, marvel at vineyards and castle ruins, and taste fine wines at an old winery.
Tramin/Termeno: Winery Tour & Wine Tasting, J. Hofstätter
Explore the wine cellars of the family-run winery J. Hofstätter on a guided tour. Learn all about the vineyards and a vintner’s work. Enjoy a tasting of 6 wines, incl....
Bolzano Wine & More Walking Tour with Wine expert
Learn and experience the traditions and history of South Tyrolean wines while walking through the wine town of Bolzano, where vineyards extend to the historical center...
Bolzano: Wine Tasting at SKYWINE Pavilion with Views
Taste 6 biodynamic wines at the SKYWINE Pavilion above Bolzano. Learn about the Loacker philosophy, enjoy panoramic views, and discover the unique terroir of South Tyrol.
Bolzano: Loacker Wine Experience with Tasting
Discover the world of Loacker wines on a guided tour in Bolzano. Explore the vineyards, visit the barrel cellar, and enjoy a tasting of 6 wines at the panoramic SKYWIN...
Wine tastings and winery visits in Alto Adige (10) · Food tours in Alto Adige (7) · All wine and food experiences
What Alto Adige's grapes pair with
From the pairings on our Alto Adige bottle pages, the best match for each grape in a few kinds of food, with the bottle it comes from.
Sauvignon Blanc with fish
Grilled Mediterranean white fish
Lieben Aich's tropical fruit and wet stone minerality match firm Mediterranean fish; full body suits richer cuts.
Sauvignon Blanc with lamb
Goat cheese with truffle honey
The wine's citrus and elderflower notes flatter goat cheese while the lees-driven texture matches the cheese's richness.
Sauvignon Blanc with vegetables and salads
Asparagus
Spring asparagus needs Sauvignon's high acidity.
Lagrein with cheese
Aged Bergkase
Crystallised mountain cheese sharpens the cuvee's dark-fruit core.
Lagrein with beef and red meat
Aged beef sirloin
Firm Lagrein tannins lock into well-aged beef.
Lagrein with game
Braised game
22 months of barrique builds a structure that handles the deepest game braises.
Pinot Noir with game
Game
Producer-recommended game pairing; wild-berry register meets venison directly.
Pinot Noir with mushrooms and truffle
Aged Asiago Stravecchio with truffle honey
Mature alpine cheese with truffle finds a peer in the wine's earthy depth and structured palate.
Pinot Noir with duck and goose
Duck breast with cherry reduction
Red fruit register echoes the cherry while balanced acidity cuts the fat.
Pinot Blanc with fish
Pan-seared turbot with brown butter
The wine's full body and salty minerality match firm white fish; brown butter echoes the lees-driven texture.
Pinot Blanc with pasta, pizza and grains
Asparagus risotto
Creamy lees-driven texture matches risotto; saline minerality balances asparagus.
Pinot Blanc with oysters and shellfish
Lobster Thermidor
Appius's creamy lees and dense fruit meet the dish's richness; saline minerality cuts the cream.
Gewurztraminer with spicy and Asian dishes
Asian curry with coconut and ginger
The wine's lychee and ginger notes echo aromatic spices while saline acidity cuts coconut richness.
Gewurztraminer with cheese
Aged Camembert or Brie
Mature white-rind cheeses meet the wine's honeyed weight and saline finish.
Gewurztraminer with charcuterie and cured meats
Foie gras terrine
Classical pairing: Gewurztraminer's aromatic richness lifts foie gras fat.
Schiava with charcuterie and cured meats
Chicken liver pate
Schiava's soft tannin and bright fruit balance pate's richness without overwhelming the delicacy.
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Schiava with cheese
Aged hard cheese
Crystallised Bergkase sharpens the cuvee's cacao-and-cherry depth.
Schiava with beef and red meat
Roast veal
Schiava's softness matches veal's delicate fat.
Book wine experiences in Alto Adige
Bolzano: Loacker Wine Experience with Tasting
Discover the world of Loacker wines on a guided tour in Bolzano. Explore the vineyards, visit the barrel cellar, and enjoy a tasting of 6 wines at the panoramic SKYWIN...
Dolomites Villages & Lago di Braies Tour (No Lunch)
Visit Lago di Braies, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, and Tyrolean villages. Enjoy a traditional mountain lunch in an alpine hut.
Bolzano Street Food Tour®
Discover the unique culinary tradition of Bolzano on a street food tour with a local guide. Visit food stalls and sample street food as you stroll through the historic...
Food Pairing in Alto Adige, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Alto Adige for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Alto Adige is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Alto Adige estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Alto Adige cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Alto Adige tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Alto Adige?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Alto Adige rewards trust.