Crisp apples from South Tyrol
The crunchy, juicy and sweet fruit from South Tyrol is cultivated in different regions.
Tourismusverein Natz-Schabs - Hannes NiederkoflerThe most popular fruit and especially the symbol of Vinschgau is the apple. The whole area around Bozen, Vinschgau, Eisacktal is characterised by a temperate climate and is kissed by the sun for more than 300 days a year. In fact, these areas are well-suited to cultivate apples and other fruits.
The sun, the temperatures and the air give a wonderful scent and taste to this fruit! South Tyrol produces 30 % of national production of apples. The varieties of apples that can be found in the South Tyrol are many, like: Stark Delicious, golden Delicious, Royal Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Pink Lady. Many qualities are new and were obtained from crosses such as Jonagold, Braeburn, Elstar and Idared.
Apples are the main ingredient for many dishes in the kitchen just as cakes, strudel, apple juice and vinegar.
At the Red Rooster farms, guests can experience apple growing up close.
SBB/Roter Hahn - Frieder BlickleRed Rooster: South Tyrolean apples straight from the farm
South Tyrol is the largest contiguous apple-growing region in Europe – and the fruit ripens under the best conditions on the Roter Hahn farms. Thanks to many hours of sunshine, fresh mountain air and careful care, the apples develop their intense flavour and crisp freshness. Whether juicy and sweet or refreshingly tart – each variety has its own character.
At a fruit farm with the Red Rooster seal of approval, guests can experience apple growing at first hand. From picking directly from the tree to savouring the farm's own apple juice or dried fruit – here you can taste the quality and regionality in every bite. A real piece of South Tyrolean nature!
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A quality product from South Tyrol
IDM/Südtiroler Apfelkonsortium/Patrick Schwienbacher
On the fruit market in Bozen, you can buy apples from South Tyrol and from other regions.
Verkehrsamt Bozen - Luca Guadagnini
Crispy, juicy, sweet: Apples from South Tyrol are not only popular in this region.
Tourismusverein Südtiroler Unterland - Albert Ceolan
Around the village of Natz, there are many apple orchards.
Tourismusverein Natz-Schabs - Hannes Niederkofler
The crunchy, juicy and sweet fruit from South Tyrol is cultivated in different regions.
Tourismusverein Natz-Schabs - Hannes Niederkofler
300 sunny days and 2,000 sunny hours are ideal for growing apples in South Tyrol.
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