Anteprima Merano WineFestival

The now traditional wine event takes place on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. at the Thalguter culture house in Algund.

Experience the Anteprima Merano WineFestival in Algund – your gateway to the world of exquisite taste!

Over 200 fine wines
Look forward to tasting more than 200 different Italian labels, carefully selected by WineHunter Helmuth Köcher. Enjoy sparkling, white, rosé, red, and dessert wines, served by the dedicated students of the SAVOY School of Hospitality in Merano. Each tasting is a small journey into the art of winemaking.

A culinary experience
Alongside these excellent wines, you’ll find regional and Italian specialties, perfectly paired with the tastings. Enjoy genuine South Tyrolean hospitality and let yourself be spoiled with fine flavors.

Sustainable & biodynamic wines
Discover sustainable PIWI wines (fungus-resistant grape varieties) as well as biodynamic wines from Algund. A true highlight for both wine connoisseurs and curious explorers.

Your ticket includes:
Tasting of over 200 Italian wine labels
Culinary specialties from Algund and Italy
A brochure with ratings and descriptions by Helmuth Köcher
Tasting of sustainable and innovative PIWI wines from Algund
Tasting of local wines from Schloss Plars in Algund
Tasting of wines from the Merano Winery