Blauburgunder Tagen: The Pinot Noir Festival

Blauburgunder Tagen is Alto Adige's annual celebration dedicated entirely to Pinot Noir. Multiple producers gather to pour their finest Blauburgunder, offering the chance to taste dozens of Alto Adige Pinot Noirs in one event. This is the best way to survey the region's Pinot production.

What to do there

3 things to do

1. 1 Attend the Festival Wine · Price: moderate

   Taste dozens of Alto Adige Pinot Noirs in one event.

   Check suedtirol.info for Blauburgunder Tagen dates (typically spring). Register in advance. Plan to taste 15-20 wines minimum - this is your survey of Alto Adige Pinot production. Bring a notebook.

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2. 2 Compare Producers Side by Side Wine · Price: moderate

   The festival format enables direct comparison.

   Taste wines from 3-4 producers back-to-back. The festival format allows direct comparison impossible otherwise. Note which producers' styles appeal to you - then plan cellar door visits.

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3. 3 Meet the Winemakers History · Free · Optional

   Festivals enable conversation with multiple producers.

   Winemakers often pour at these events. Ask about their terroir, their philosophy, why they focus on Pinot Noir. These conversations are impossible to replicate at individual cellar doors.

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Insider tips

• Blauburgunder = German name for Pinot Noir (also Spätburgunder in Germany)

• Check dates in advance - typically spring event

• The festival is the most efficient way to survey Alto Adige's Pinot production

• Use the festival to identify producers for later cellar door visits