Journey Through Time, Tradition & Terrain
Explore South Tyrol with Franz Lageder — certified South Tyrolean Gourmet Ambassador and former head sommelier of the 5-star Relais & Châteaux Hotel Grödnerhof in Ortisei. On private half- or full-day tours, Franz leads you beyond the surface into vineyards, rustic cellars, and family-run producers where every glass and plate tells a story of place.
Book Your Private Food & Wine Tour (From $349 per person)
Choose one of the signature tour experiences below and submit your request. We’ll confirm availability, finalize package pricing, and coordinate timing and pickup based on where you’re staying. Included: hotel pickup + drop-off, private guiding with Franz, and tastings at each curated stop (fees included).
Prefer something custom? Tell us what you’re craving and we’ll collaborate with Franz to craft a private day tailored to your tastes and timeline.
DURATION
Tours run 5-9 hours
GROUP SIZE
Min of 2 / Max of 8
Transportation
Hotel pickup + drop-off
Recent Testimonial
“My friend and I scheduled a private wine tour with Throne & Vine. We had an amazing time with Franz! His expertise of the South Tyrol region, along with his warm friendliness and genuine passion for the region, elevated the entire tour. He was also flexible, adjusting the pace and stops to match exactly what we were hoping for.” — Anna O’ Connor, Google Review
Signature Private Food & Wine Tour Packages
Pricing varies by group size. Most experiences range between $349–$499 per guest.
Approx. 9 Hours
Bold Flavors from
Butcher to Barrel
Experience the flavors of South Tyrol on this full-day tour. Begin in the ancient wine village of Terlan with a visit to master butcher Hannes Mair for a speck tasting rich in South Tyrolean tradition.
Then, enjoy a wine tasting at the renowned Cantina Terlano winery, known for its exceptional whites and stunning setting.
The journey ends in the mountainside village of Mölten at the family-owned Schwarz-Brennerei distillery, where you’ll sample refined mountain spirits made from the fresh fruit of local farms.
Approx. 9 Hours
A Day of Decadent
Alpine Delights
Indulge in a flavorful all-day escape through South Tyrol’s artisanal culinary scene. We begin at the Genussbunker in St. Lorenzen, where you’ll taste cellar-aged cheeses perfectly paired with craft beer.
Next, enjoy a historic wine tasting at the Abbey of Novacella, one of the oldest wineries in the world. You’ll marvel at the wines and architecture.
Then, we’ll head to Karuna, South Tyrol’s renowned chocolate maker, to sample bean-to-bar delights made from organically grown cocoa beans.
Approx. 7 Hours
EPIC HISTORY, WINE &
MOUNTAIN SPIRITS
Discover South Tyrol’s mountain soul on this full-day tour, a beautifully paced mix of alpine wines, castle history, and small-batch spirits. Begin with a tasting at the scenic Gumphof winery in Völs am Schlern, set in the shadow of the Dolomites.
Next, stretch your legs on a gentle vineyard walk near Prösels Castle, pausing for local delicacies as the views open up around you. Then step inside the castle itself — one of the best preserved in South Tyrol — to explore its storied rooms.
The day finishes on a warm, aromatic note at Zu Plun distillery, housed in a historic farmstead built in 1400, where you’ll taste artisanal distillates and liqueurs crafted with true mountain character.
Approx. 5 Hours
SAVOR THE South
Tyrolean Wine Road
Embark on a private half-day wine journey with Franz along the South Tyrolean Wine Road (Strada del Vino). You’ll drift through vineyard-lined villages, step into historic cellars, meet the people behind the bottles, and taste alpine wines shaped by steep slopes, bright sun, and cool mountain air.
Each outing is curated around your tastes and timing, with thoughtfully chosen stops that highlight the region’s diversity — from crisp, mineral whites to elegant reds — and the stories that make South Tyrol one of Europe’s most distinctive wine landscapes.
Along the way, you’ll also enjoy a traditional South Tyrolean specialty platter of speck and alpine cheeses to keep the day deliciously grounded.