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Buschenschank

Buschenschank (wine taverns)

A long tradition

The origins of the farmhouse inns

The Buschenschänke, or farmhouse inns, have their origins in the Middle Ages. At that time, the farmers were given the right by the sovereigns to cellar and serve part of their grapes themselves. A green bouquet ("Buschen") above the house entrance indicated that the business was open.

The Buschenschänke, or farmhouse inns, have their origins in the Middle Ages. At that time, the farmers were given the right by the sovereigns to cellar and serve part of their grapes themselves. A green bouquet ("Buschen") above the house entrance indicated that the business was open.

This custom still applies today: when the Buschenschänke or farmhouse inns invite guests to Törggelen in autumn, the farmers place a homemade green bouquet at the entrance to the house.

 

The legal framework

While Austria has had its own Buschenschank law since 1843, South Tyrol fell into a more or less lawless zone in this area under Italy, so that the number of Buschenschänke declined steadily. The wine tavern culture experienced a renaissance in the course of the great tourism boom and through the emergence of Törggelen in the sixties and seventies. The number of Buschenschänke increased sharply. This prompted the legislators to regulate the activities of the Buschenschänke by law. It was thus enshrined in a provincial law which defines a Buschenschank in South Tyrol. Thus, the term "Buschenschank" has been legally protected for over three decades.

 

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Legal requirements

Buschernschank or wine tavern

[Translate to English:] Weinbau
The farmhouse

is located in a wine-growing area

[Translate to English:] Wein
In-house wine

on offer

[Translate to English:] Buschenschank
At most for 6 months

open during the year

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Luggin Steffelehof
Hermann Luggin  | Kaltern an der Weinstraße  (Bolzano and environs)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
Farm's own products 'Bella vita' liqueur, 'Liebeslikör' liqueur, Grappa, Odorus grappa made from dried grapes, apple brandy ...
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Ebnicherhof
Tauferer  | Ritten  (Bolzano and environs)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
Farm's own products Vernatsch, Kerner, Blackcurrant jam, Chestnut cream, House sausages ...
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Schnalshuberhof
Christian Pinggera  | Algund  (Meran and environs)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
Farm's own products 'Paarl' bread, Kaminwurzen, Quince syrup, Salami, Sauerkraut ...
5,0
"Very good"
(2 Reviews)
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Griesserhof
Paul Huber  | Vahrn  (Eisacktal valley)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
Farm's own products Pinot Noir, Müller Thurgau DOC, Pear compote, Quince chutney, Sauerkraut ...
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Planitzer
Ainhauser  | Montan  (Bolzano and environs)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
Farm's own products Apple and onion chutney, Cherry compote, Honey, Lemon balm and ginger cordial, Peach compote ...
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Oberlegar
Franz Schwarz  | Terlan  (Bolzano and environs)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
Farm's own products Vernatsch, Sauvignon, Blackcurrant jam, Sauerkraut, Vanilla ice cream ...
4,0
"Good"
(3 Reviews)
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Gostnerhof
Winkler  | Barbian  (Eisacktal valley)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
Farm's own products Vernatsch, Müller Thurgau, Chestnut filling, House sausages, Lingonberry jam ...
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Burgerhof
Johannes Meßner  | Brixen  (Eisacktal valley)
Typical Tyrolean wine tavern
Farm's own products INSekt, Burgfrieden, 'Kaminwurzen' cured sausage, Blackcurrant cordial, House sausages ...
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