The Fronthof farm in Völser Aicha was mentioned in records as far back as 1379 and has retained much of its original character. The view from the largest stone block farmhouse still standing in South Tyrol reaches across and beyond the Bolzano/Bozen valley basin. After enjoying the comfort of the farm ’Stube’, the more culturally inclined can take a stroll along the ’Oachner Höfeweg’ or ’Oachner Farmstead Trail’ through woodland and countryside.

Speck, cheese, ’Kaminwurzen’ (smoked sausage), in autumn ’Schlutzer’ (spinach ravioli in butter), cheese dumplings, Speck dumplings, house sausage with cabbage, omelettes. On Sundays, barley soup, dumplings in broth, boiled ham, spare ribs, chestnuts and ’Kloatzenkrapfen’ (see glossary). In spring, soup of the day, buckwheat dumplings, nettle ravioli, goulash with Speck dumplings, spare ribs. Juices: apple, lemon balm, raspberry and elderflower.

The 2010 Sylvaner is very delicately fruity with a refreshing citrus bouquet and hint of banana. It is stimulatingly acidic yet pleasantly harmonious and lengthy on the palate. The 2010 Zweigelt is luminous ruby-red with pleasant background woody notes complementing its characteristic cherry tones.