Do – Pacherhof Winery
The Pacherhof winery was about 9 kilometer north from Brixen and was situated in the Eisack valley overlooking the Dolomite Mountains. The winery dated back from 1142 and was well established. The area also had an hotel which dated back 200 years. Yes wine tourism was already well established a long time ago. I arrived around 11 in the morning and was told by the tour guide that between 10 and 12 is the best time for wine tasting as our taste buts are most receptive. Lucky me.
The wine tour started in the little courtyard with a Sylvaner an elegant white wine with a fresh aroma and scents of pineapple and banana. Pacherhof due to its northern location in Italy and its altitude of 600-700 meters, only makes white wines. The next wine a Müller Thurgau was served whilst walking through the fields of grapes, this one was my favourite. It was fresh and had an aromatic flavour with some spicy tones.
The tour finished in the cellar where I tried the Gewürztraminer which was completely different from the ones you get in the Alsace and Mosel regions. Still fruity and floral this one was less sweet and had acidity and a slightly bitter finish.
Pacherhof is an excellent place for wine tourism. Enjoy a wine, relax at the pool and soak up on the views.
Details
- Website: www.pacherhof.com
- Address:Vicolo Pacher, 1, 39040 Varna BZ, Italy
- Phone: +39 0472 835717
