South Tyrolean Wine Museum

The South Tyrolean Wine Museum (Südtiroler Weinmuseum) was founded in 1955 at Ringberg Castle overlooking Lake Caldaro and moved to its current location in Caldaro village in 1986. The permanent exhibition uses numerous exhibits to illuminate the history of viticulture in South Tyrol. You'll learn interesting facts about work in the vineyard, winemaking, and wine storage.

In addition, you can expect to see glass and ceramic exhibits, information on the relationship between wine and religion, and old farming tools such as grape presses, barrels, and vats. Special attention is given to the profession of the "Saltner", the former vineyard guardian who protected the grapes until 1914. A viticultural educational trail adjoins the museum outdoors.

Here you can explore old and new viticultural practices while enjoying the panoramic view of the Monte di Mezzo mountain, the Castelchiaro ruin, and Lake Caldaro. The old vine trellises are a particular highlight, as they are rarely used today. Similarly, the grape varieties grown in the small vineyard, such as the "Bozner Seidentraube" and the White Strawberry Grape", are no longer cultivated. The South Tyrolean Wine Museum is part of the Provincial Museums of South Tyrol.

How to get there: The museum is located in the former tithe cellar of the provincial estate in the Via d'Oro road in Caldaro. There is no dedicated parking available, but you can reach the museum in a few minutes on foot from the Trutsch P3 and Piazza Rottenburg P5 car parks.