Welcome to the Turm hotel in Fiè allo Sciliar

Obviously I expect a gourmet cuisine with great food! With 2 red hats in the Gault Millau and 3 spoons in the Aral Guide – how else could it be? Luckily the plates aren’t too exaggerated, I love this down-to-earth approach where a product of the highest possible quality, with a reference to the region, stands in the focus! Today it is our wedding anniversary and we booked a romantic table in the rose garden. A degustation menu with the suitable wines was the recommendation and it sounded perfect! I already look forward to Saturday, where there will be that fantastic buffet of strudel! I could not feel better!

Yesterday evening I participated at the guided art tour with the hotel owner Stephan Pramstrahler. The stories he tells are lovely! I saw paintings and drawings by Picasso, Dalí, Kokoschka and some other artists as well. Today I walk alone through the house and I explore the four towers. Here modern design is set in historic walls dating back to the 13th century, with its sandstone pillars and vaults amongst corridors bathed in light. Everywhere I meet the natural rock on which this exceptional hotel has been built. What else will I discover?

Now I am at the winery Grottner, which belongs to the Romantik Hotel Turm and I am about to taste their four wines. I can only imagine that this vineyard represents a big challenge and that a lot of the work needs to be done by hand. I have never had so much fun during a wine tasting as I am having here! And I’ve already found my favourite amongst the wines: the elegance of the pinot blanc Pica is unbeatable, for sure I’m going to take some bottles back home with me. A magpie on the label, what a great idea! Again, I can clearly see the passion for the birds! Before we drive back to the hotel, I have to talk to the owner. Next year I celebrate a special birthday and I could not imagine a better location than this one!