A cellar tour and tasting along the South Tyrol Wine Road in Termeno/Tramin and Caldaro, the warm heart of Alto Adige winemaking and home of Gewürztraminer. Tastings at leading producers such as Cantina Tramin pair aromatic whites and Lagrein with local speck and cheese.
The South Tyrol Wine Road Tasting Tour follows the Südtiroler Weinstraße (Strada del Vino) south of Bolzano through the villages of Termeno/Tramin and Caldaro/Kaltern, the warm, southerly heart of Alto Adige winemaking. The half-day visit of around four hours centres on a guided cellar tour and tasting at a leading producer such as Cantina Tramin, the cooperative of some 160 winegrowing families in the village that gave its name to Gewürztraminer, the aromatic white that is the region's signature grape. Set at around 276 metres in the mild Adige valley climate south of Lake Caldaro, the cellars frame a tasting of typically four regional wines — Gewürztraminer alongside Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio and the dark, structured Lagrein red — paired with local speck and cheese. The price of roughly €30–60 per person (about $32–65) covers the cellar visit and the guided flight of wines; transfers along the Wine Road and any bottles bought to take away are not included. Guided tours and tastings run from April to October, with Cantina Tramin reachable on +39 0471 810231 and through visit.cantinatramin.it, open Monday to Friday 9:00–19:00 and Saturday until 17:00, closed Sundays and public holidays. Groups stay manageable so the host can explain the cooperative model, the warm microclimate that suits aromatic whites, and the differences between the Wine Road villages. Because the route involves serious tasting, visitors are advised to arrange a driver, join a tour with transport, or use the valley train and bus network rather than drive between cellars.
What is included
- Cellar tour, guided tasting of four regional wines, speck and cheese pairing
Good to know
- Operator
- a South Tyrol Wine Road tasting operator
- Meeting point
- Cantina Tramin, Termeno sulla Strada del Vino
Location
Cantina Tramin, Strada del Vino 144, 39040 Termeno sulla Strada del Vino (Tramin)
46.3433, 11.2433 View on map
Highlights
- Gewürztraminer at its village source
- Cooperative cellar tour on the Wine Road
- Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio and Lagrein
- Speck and mountain cheese pairings
Tips for visiting
- Book the Cantina Tramin winery tour ahead by phone (+39 0471 810231) or at visit.cantinatramin.it; tours run April to October.
- Arrange a driver or use the valley train and bus network, as the tasting covers four or more wines.
- Try the Gewürztraminer at its source in Termeno, the village that gave the grape its name.
- Take advantage of the speck and cheese pairings to pace the wine.
- Buy a bottle or two directly from the cellar, as many Wine Road labels are hard to find abroad.
Frequently asked questions
What is the South Tyrol Wine Road?
The Südtiroler Weinstraße (Strada del Vino) is a scenic wine route south of Bolzano linking villages such as Termeno/Tramin and Caldaro/Kaltern, the warm heart of Alto Adige viticulture and the home of Gewürztraminer.
Which wines are tasted?
Typically four regional wines, including the aromatic Gewürztraminer alongside Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio and the dark Lagrein red, often paired with local speck and cheese.
When can visitors tour the cellars?
Guided tours and tastings at producers such as Cantina Tramin run from April to October; the Tramin cellar is open Monday to Friday 9:00–19:00 and Saturday until 17:00, closed Sundays and holidays.
How should visitors get around?
Because the tasting covers several wines, it is best to arrange a driver, join a tour with transport, or use the valley train and bus network rather than drive between cellars.