Throughout South Tyrol it’s time for asparagus. The best known are Margarete, Terlano asparagus, which will be available until May 26th protagonists of ad hoc menus made by the six «ristoasparagus», using the fine shoots harvested fresh every morning: Locanda Zum Hirschen, Sparerhof, Pizzeria Egger, Pizzeria Oberhauser, Oberspeiser and Patauner.
Asparagus season
The long, white and tasty asparagus has been cultivated in Terlano since the end of the 19th century by local farmers, a tradition that culminates every year in the Terlano asparagus and offers ad hoc culinary proposals. In the calendar of scheduled events, the guided bike tour on April 30th which, starting from 9.30, will lead through the asparagus fields, followed by a tasting of wines from the Terlano winery and a themed lunch (30 euros per person, repeated on 7 and 21 May). On May 1st, however, nature excursion to discover Terlano asparagus which will end with a high-level culinary experience (85 euros per person), while on May 4th at 9.30 am the yoga class by Arianna Piazzi in an asparagus field, which will end with a delicious brunch (39 euros per person). All appointments must be booked on 0471/317840.
Castelbello
From Bassa Tesina in Val Venosta, to Castelbello, at the foot of the castle of the same name. Here is one very small and renowned production of asparagus, started over thirty years ago by Hubert and Martin Pohl from Köfelgut. Today, just 3 hectares are dedicated to the cultivation of Castelbello asparagus, a true delicacy that is the protagonist of the “Asparagus Weeks”, an opportunity to discover all the food and wine “fields” of the area, starting with wine: with 25 and a half hectares of extension , Castelbello it is the largest wine-growing municipality in Val Venosta and the main wine, which can also be enjoyed with asparagus, is Pinot Blanc. Not to be outdone is the cultivation of apples, which is particularly renowned. So, until the end of May, a calendar of appointments will make these productions better known with weekly appointments in the cellar, among the apple orchards, in the asparagus fields and, of course, at the table (the entire program on www.valvenosta.net).
Discover the territory
And as always, wine and food are also an opportunity to discover the area: in the center of Castelbello, to welcome food and wine lovers, hikers and cyclists, there is the fountain with the frog prince. It is said that this fairy tale originated right here, at the court of the ancient noble Montalban family. Four castles also stand here: Castel Juval, Castel Castelbello, Castel Kasten and the Colsano fort above Castel Hochgalsaun, worth visiting before dedicating yourself to local products and flavors.
