Wine seminar

Would you like to find out more about our excellent wines?
Then come along and experience an exclusive wine seminar with our passionate wine lover Stephan Kofler. On Tuesday, the historic wine cellar opens its doors from 21:00. Discover carefully selected wines and lesser-known varieties. We also taste various olive oils and exceptional cheeses from South Tyrol and the rest of the world.

"Those who can savour does not drink wine, but tastes secrets."

(Salvador Dali)

What are these secrets?

Allow me to introduce myself: Stephan Kofler, host of the Pazeider.

Around 21 years ago, wine was still unknown territory for me. But then came the encounter with it - the learning, numerous courses and further training - and finally a passion was sparked.

Today, I am driven by curiosity for new flavour experiences. The fascination of an unknown flavour and, above all, the digestibility of this extraordinary drink are my incentive to keep discovering new wines

‘Handcrafted wines’ - authentic craftsmanship - wine at the limit: these terms make me sit up and take notice. Wines that are made the way nature intended, so that together we can learn to understand the boundless art of winemaking.

Wine tasting Merano South Tyrol and wines from Switzerland 17.09.24

A very special evening among friends, with exquisite wines taking centre stage. A wine seminar with exceptional wines from South Tyrol and Switzerland. Max, a long-time friend of the hotel, and his wife Silvia, who have been guests at the Wellness Hotel Pazeider in Merano for years, once again brought four outstanding wines from the Schmid Wetli winery in Berneck, Switzerland.

1. Aigle Grand Cru Chasselas
2. Pinot Blanc R 2014, WG Klosterhof
3. Spätburgunder Schmid Wetli, Berneck 2019
4. Pinot Noir Trattmann 2018
5. Pinot Noir 6TUS Schmid Wetli, Berneck 2020ter.
6. Vigna St. Urban, Bartenau Hofstätter 2017
7. Merlot Schmid Wetli, Berneck 2021
8. Castel Campan, WG Manincor 2021
9. A home-grown wine from Stephan Kofler and Johannes Beltrami

Wine from South Tyrol and South Africa 10.09.24

Today was a wonderful and enjoyable evening with five wines produced with great dedication by South Tyrolean winegrowers. We also tasted 2 wines from South Africa. At this wine seminar we would like to shed some light on the ‘mystery’ of wine and reveal the secrets of its seven seals.

1. Pinot Blanc, KG Terlan 2022
2. Sauvignon Plonerhof, WG Plonerhof 2023
3. Kalterersee Keil, WG Manincor 2022
4. Lagrein vom Boden, Pfannenstiel 2016
5. Pinot Noir, Kollerhof 2019
6. Iugum, WG Dipoli 2021
7. Cabernet Sauvignon, WG Redstone South Africa 2020

Champagne tasting among friends with a surprise 27.08.24

At our regular wine tastings, we not only serve South Tyrolean wines, but also fine wines from all over the world. I experienced an unforgettable champagne evening on 27 August.

Over 18 different champagnes found their way into the glass, including well-known names such as Li Mesnil, Bollinger, Pol Roger and Billecart-Salmon. It was a veritable firework display of flavours - freshness, elegance and sparkling moments that left us all in awe. But it's not just about champagne. The evening ended with four still red wines - a brilliant finale with wines from Burgundy and Piedmont, whose tannic structure, like earth and wood, contrasted with the freshness of the champagne. And yes, the contrast was daring, but ultimately the two worlds complemented each other impressively, accompanied by culinary delights: an asparagus risotto with quail breast and a rack of lamb in a pistachio crust with barley risotto. A simple but surprisingly harmonious combination of food and wine, each evening is unique - a feast for the senses that shows us how wine and enjoyment go hand in hand.