Vins alaleria - Outdoor wine tasting with Alto Adige wines
A sommelier guides the outdoor tasting of the best wines of South Tyrol
Imagine to be in one of the most beautiful spots of our valley. Imagine to be with only few others and a sommelier who knows his stuff. Imagine tasting the best wines of South Tyrol. If you are imagining all this, then you are thinking of Vins alaleria, wines in the open air. This is a new initiative dedicated to you because you are able to appreciate the best that this valley offers. Vives!
Sommelier André Senoner began his journey in the world of wine at the three-Michelin-starred St. Hubertus in San Cassiano, where he honed his craft as a sommelier. Along the way, he collected prestigious accolades, including Master Pinot Noir 2021 and Italy’s Best Sommelier 2022 by Vinoway. Today, André is a leading Wine & Beverage Consultant and, in 2023, was named Consultant of the Year, cementing his reputation for excellence and innovation in the wine world.
In cooperation with the Wine Consortium and the Sommelier Association Alto Adige.
Information and reservation at the tourist offices or online by the day before (limited places).
In case of bad weather, the events will take place at the Colfosco animal park, in a sheltered hut.
Bring the confirmation of the reservation (also in digital format).
The refund will be made with a medical certificate or if the event is cancelled by the Alta Badia Tourism Cooperative.
Wine tasting of the best South Tyrolean wines.
Follow the SS244 Val Badia road.
In order to encourage sustainable mobility, choose environmentally friendly means of transportation, such as public transport.
26.06.2026
At the foot of the Pisciadú waterfalls, not far from Colfosco, we will discover the wines of South Tyrol. Accompanied by the sound of refreshing water, our sommelier will guide you through an exclusive tasting of four organic and biodynamic wines from South Tyrol. An experience not to be missed.How to get there:
The parking area is in Colfosco near the Hotel Luianta, by the Sodlijia chairlift. Walk for 20 minutes along path No.650 until you reach the Pisciadú waterfalls.
15.07.2026
A special edition dedicated to the senses awaits you near the Capanna Alpina, in the Armentarola area of San Cassiano. You will be guided on a journey of aromas and pairings as you sample four excellent South Tyrolean wines blind, experiencing a 360° sensory journey for the nose and palate.How to get there:
Follow the signs to San Cassiano along the SS37 road for about 7 km, then turn left until you reach the parking area in front of the Capanna Alpina restaurant. From there, it’s just a few minutes’ walk through the forest to the meeting point.
29.07.2026
A unique experience awaits you at the Animal Park in Colfosco.Here, you can sample the finest white wines from South Tyrol, which are renowned for their elegance, purity and aromatic precision. Allow yourself to be guided on a journey of discovery through the heart of the Dolomites.
How to get there:
Follow the SS244 road through Val Badia until Colfosco. Follow the signs to the animal park located in the Plans area.
12.08.2026
At the foot of the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park, in the meadows of Sas Dlacia, near San Cassiano, lies a place of unique beauty. Here, you can enjoy a refined experience surrounded by nature, guided by a sommelier as you taste four of South Tyrol's finest sparkling wines.How to get there:
From San Cassiano, follow the SS37 road towards Valparola. After about 6 km, you will arrive directly at the Sass Dlacia parking area. From there, follow the trail No. 11 and walk for 15 minutes until you reach a small church.
28.08.2026
Near the stunning Lech dla Lé, at the foot of the impressive Sas dla Crusc in Badia, you will find a landscape of exceptional beauty. Take in the breathtaking view while enjoying a tasting of a selection of South Tyrolean wines – sparkling, white, rosé and red – in an immersive experience that brings together landscape and pleasure.How to get there:
After about 400 meters from the Lé Hut in Santa Croce through a flat path in the forest, you will reach the small lake Lech Dlá Lé.
09.09.2026
This enchanting spot above La Val boasts a peaceful and atmospheric setting. As we sample some excellent South Tyrolean red wines, we enjoy the view stretching from the Larcenëi meadows to the peaks of Cima Dieci and Cima Nove.How to get there:
From the center of La Val, follow the signs for Biei.
Pass the Ciablun and Runch farmsteads, then you’ll arrive directly at the Biei parking area, where the road ends.
From the Biei parking area, we will continue together on a 30-minute walk to the tasting location.
Str. Planmurin 5, La Villa
