Cycling Alto Adige to a Michelin 3 Star (Part 2)

Mixing wines and workouts. Alto Adige offers a confluence of rugged outdoors, fine dining, and wine all in one place. See part 1 here: https://youtu.be/94lVn3GSqus

I (Madeline Puckette) founded Wine Folly in 2011 and my compatriot on this adventure is Aldo Sohm is the head Sommelier at Le Bernardin in NYC. When we found out that we both love riding bicycles, we made a trip to the Dolomites in search of an adventure like no other.

The goal is to climb Passo Mendola, Selleronda, and Passo Stelvio, visit the new restaurant, Atelier Moessmer, and the top winemakers of Alto Adige (Südtirol).

Atelier Moessmer, under chef Norbert Niederkofler just opened in July 2023. Within four months they received 3 stars and 1 green star from the Michelin Guide. We’re excited to learn what their program is all about (and taste the food!).

*Credits & Shoutouts:*

Madeline and Aldo were graciously hosted by:
*Wineries*

– Cantina Tramin – https://altoadige.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/cantina-tramin/
– Peter Zemmer – https://altoadige.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/peter-zemmer/
– Alois Lageder Winery – https://altoadige.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/alois-lageder/
– Cantina Kurtatsch – https://altoadige.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/cantina-kurtatsch/
– Winery Tiefenbrunner | Schlosskellerei Turmhof – https://altoadige.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/tiefenbrunner-schlosskellerei-turmhof/
– St. Michael-Eppan Winery – https://altoadige.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/st-michael-eppan/
– Nals Margreid – https://altoadige.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/nals-margreid/
– Cantina Terlano – https://altoadige.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/cantina-terlano/
– Cantina Girlan – https://altoadige.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/girlan/
– Cantina Kaltern – https://altoadige.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/cantina-kaltern
– Kettmeir Winery – https://altoadige.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/kettmeir/
– Cantina Bozen – https://altoadige.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/kellerei-bozen/
– Pfitscher – https://altoadige.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/pfitscher/
– Tenuta Kornell – https://altoadige.guides.winefolly.com/wineries/kornell/

This amazing experience would not be possible without the special contributions from

– Alto Adige Wines https://www.altoadigewines.com/
– Officina Dario Pegoretti Bicycles https://dariopegoretti.com/
– GGiordana Cycling: https://giordanacycling.com/
– Chef Norbert and the team at Atelier Moessmer – https://ateliernorbertniederkofler.com/en/
– The talented folks at Mint Mediahouse – https://mintmediahouse.com/
– Wine-bike tour guide Hannes from www.bikeacademy-lana.it
– Photos by Monsorno

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