Wine and cultural delights in Eppan
WineCultureWeeks
During the WineCultureWeeks in St. Pauls | Eppan from 17th until 31st July 2026, wine can be experienced in its most beautiful form. Here, everything revolves around the noble drop in the idyllic alleys of the wine village. For more than 25 years, the event series has delighted wine connoisseurs, culture lovers and pampered palates.
Wine, culture and pleasure - St. Pauls | Eppan offers the perfect conditions for this with its vast vineyards, stylish wineries, tempting inns and restaurants, picturesque alleys and many cultural treasures. Every year in summer, the wine village spoils its guests and the locals with exquisite wines and regional specialities during the WineCultureWeeks.
17 - 31 July 2026
St. Pauls | Eppan
Friday, July 17, 2026 | from 8:00 p.m.
Weinpromenade
Opening of the wine culture weeks with the festive procession of the St. Pauls brass band
The event begins at 8 p.m. with a festive procession by the St. Pauls brass band, who will provide the musical accompaniment for the official start of the Wine Culture Weeks. Afterwards, the wine producers from Eppan will personally pour their wines and be available to chat with visitors about their wines. Culinary delights will be provided by Lachs vom Berg, Konditorei Peter Paul, Metzgerei Ebner, and Vis à Vis, all offering regional specialties and making the evening a truly special culinary experience. This year, the winegrowers' group “St. Magdalena – Tradition, the Future” will also enrich the wine promenade with their distinctive wines as special guest wineries.
📍 Center of St. Pauls | Eppan
🎵 Cool DJ beats create the perfect summer atmosphere
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | from 6:30 p.m.
Great Gourmet Event
Pure delight in the alleys of St. Pauls
The "Gastliche Tafel" (Gastronomic Table) is the wine and culinary highlight of the Wine Culture Weeks. Immerse yourself in a world of exquisite aromas and perfectly paired wines. Enjoy the culinary delights prepared by our five chefs under the direction of Herbert Hintner, while experiencing the wonderful atmosphere in the streets of St. Pauls | Eppan.
Secure your place on this special evening and let our chefs enchant you. We look forward to welcoming you to the Great Gourmet Event
📍 In the idyllic streets of St. Pauls | Eppan
€ 180,00
Saturday, July 25 | from 5 pm
Dumpling night
Traditional dumplings prepared by farmers' wives
In the unique atmosphere of Altenburg Manor, guests can expect a wide selection of traditional, homemade South Tyrolean dumpling specialties – prepared with passion and regional ingredients. Paired with perfectly matched Eppan wines, the evening promises an authentic South Tyrolean culinary experience. The Paulser Tanzlmusig band will provide musical accompaniment.
📍 Altenburg Manor, St. Pauls | Eppan
(Unterrainerstraße 11)
Friday, 24 July 2026 | from 8.30 pm
Wine Culture Evening
in collaboration with the Consulta Culturale Appiano
Southern zest for life meets local roots. In collaboration with Consulta Culturale, an evening is being organised that looks beyond borders whilst demonstrating just how diversely wine culture can be interpreted.
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 | from 7 pm
Wine Talk & Tasting
The new vineyard classification system from Südtirol Wein
In the courtyard of the Sankt Pauls winery, an evening ‘Wine Talk’ will focus on Südtirol Wein’s new vineyard classification scheme. Together, we will explore the significance of the new UGAs (the additional geographical indications on the label) for the future development of South Tyrolean viticulture. This will be followed by a tasting of selected UGA wines from the municipality of Eppan on the Wine Route – an opportunity to experience the new vineyard classification concept in a glass and round off the evening in a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere.
Guests
Eduard Bernhart, Director of Südtirol Wein
Bastian Winkler – Sommelier at Restaurant Ansitz zum Steinbock
Philipp Zublasing – Cellar Master at Kellerei Sankt Pauls
📍 Winery Sankt Pauls
Free entry and tasting
The event will take place whatever the weather.
Friday, July 31, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Pauls Rosé
The entire town center will turn pink!
The atmospheric finale is Pauls Rosé from 6:00 PM onwards, organized by the South Tyrolean Farmers’ Youth St. Pauls together with the village’s merchants and hospitality businesses.
In the historic village center, the evening revolves around selected rosé wines, regional delicacies, and a convivial atmosphere. In addition to the wine stands, the restaurants and shops of St. Pauls invite visitors to stroll, enjoy, and linger with their doors open. Musical entertainment will be provided by a jazz band as well as DJ Patex together with Rupi on sax, creating a unique summer evening ambiance.
A special hallmark of Pauls Rosé once again this year is the dress code: all visitors are invited to wear pink, matching the color of rosé wine. In this way, the entire village transforms into a vibrant sea of pink tones, making a visible statement for enjoyment, joie de vivre, and community.
📍 In the alleys, St. Pauls | Eppan