Gourmet autumn: Via Vinum Venostis - wine growing in Kastelbell:Himmelreichhof

In (Wine) Heaven
In Castelbello, the special feature of the Val Venosta’s Monte Mezzodì is exploited

It is not without reason that the Monte Mezzo dì-Sonnenberg carries its name [“Midday Mountain” in Italian, “Sun Mountain” in German]. More than 250 days of sun per year can be counted here, the temperature differentials between day and night are extreme, and the amount of precipitation is lower than anywhere else in Alto Adige. These extraordinary conditions are used by Markus Fliri at the Himmelreich-Hof in Castelbello in order to produce wines with strong character.

The vineyards of the Himmelreich-Hof, just precisely two hectares, lie at an elevation of 650 meters, and the moraine soils, a remnant of the last ice age, have a high mineral content which can be tasted in the grapes. And thus also in the wine. “It is a matters of importance to us to produce natural, sincere wines with strong character,” says Fliri.

(only iin german and italian language)

With your own car to the centre of Naturns. Parking at the cemetery or in the village centre or by public transport. Bus exit Naturns centre, train exit Naturns (walking time approx. 10 minutes to the tourist office)

In case of a cancellation, a refund of the participation fee is only possible if the cancellation is made within 6 p. m. of the previous day. Online bookings must be made no later than 2 days before the event and a 10% cancellation fee will be charged.