Category Archives: St. Magdalener

Dining in Italy – Gasthof Chalet Gerard, Val Gardena

Located in Alto Adige, about 30 km east of the city of Bolzano, Selva de Val Gardena is a lovely town with plenty to attract the active tourist both winter and summer. Home to the Sella Ronda, a ski route … Continue reading

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Goulash – Yes, It’s “Italian”

For most of us, when we think of Italian food, goulash is not the first dish that comes to mind. Originating in Hungary, and supposedly deriving it’s name from the Hungarian gulyas, or ‘herd’, goulash is a dish first cooked … Continue reading

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Bolzano – Great Food and Wine In Sudtirol

Bolzano is the capital of the province of Alto Adige (South Tyrol or Sudtirol) in Italy. Originally a Roman settlement, after the fall of the Roman Empire, immigrants arrived from Barvaria to the north, and it has been settled by … Continue reading

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A Rare Find – St. Magdalener Schiava Lagrein blend

The more I visit and study the wines of Northeastern Italy, the more impressed I become by the variety and number of wonderful producers there. I particularly enjoy it when I find wines here that are unique to these areas; … Continue reading

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