The apples in Val Venosta/Vinschgau have always enjoyed a sunny place. The many days of sun in Val Venosta/Vinschgau contribute to the high quality of the apples, which is known far beyond the borders of South Tyrol.

But it is not the sun alone. The uniqueness of the apples in Val Venosta/Vinschgau is also due to the altitude and the large differences in temperature between day and night. This means of course a lot of natural fruit sugar and a crunchy pulp.
The cool autumn nights look after the rest. They provide the apples from Val Venosta/Vinschgau like Golden Delicious for example, which is one of the most widely sold types of apples, with the appealing red colour through which they can be distinguished from apples from other growing areas and provide it with this unforgettable aroma. In Val Venosta/Vinschgau the cultivation of apples occurs from Parcines/Partschins north of Merano/Meran to Sluderno/Schluderns at the centre of Val Venosta/Vinschgau. About 314,000 tons of apples are harvested every year at an altitude of between 500 and 1000 metres above sea level. The farmers focus on natural, gentle growth and on quality.

Apples were cultivated in Middle Asia about 8000 years ago and they are considered to be a remedy and a spirit lifter. They are appetizing and also stimulate digestion; they have cancer-inhibiting characteristics and even have an anti-depressive effect. Those who prefer a less medical approach can enjoy the high quality of the apples from Val Venosta/Vinschgau in a traditional way: take a bite and enjoy. This popular fruit also found its way into the kitchen a long time ago, and the traditional recipes from past times have been amended with new, imaginative recipes.

Further information on the Val Venosta/Vinschgau apple land: www.vip.coop

Recipe tip: Apple tarts