Partschins Apple Tour: From Blossom to Harvest

Gala, Kanzi, Fuji, Red Delicious—behind these evocative names lie four of the 18 apple varieties that thrive in South Tyrol’s sunny orchards, tended by farmers. Crisp, juicy, and fresh—known as a vitamin powerhouse and beloved far beyond the region’s borders—there’s still so much to say about the South Tyrolean apple. Or did you know that the apple originally comes from Kazakhstan? And that one in every three organic apples in Europe is harvested in South Tyrol?

Join Christine, an apple farmer and this year’s Apple Ambassador, on a journey of discovery through the local apple orchards. With charm and expertise, she shares interesting facts and curiosities about South Tyrol’s apple industry, organic and integrated farming, the various varieties, the sophisticated methods of natural pest control, and the protected designation of origin.

During the subsequent tasting of the various apple varieties, you can enjoy discussing flavor, texture, and personal preferences with the expert. There’s also plenty of time to ask the expert questions.

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