Cortaccia

Cortaccia is located on the sunny terrace of the South Tyrolean Wine Route.

video: South Tyrolean Wine Route

The South Tyrolean Wine Route stretches from Nalles to Bolzano and the Oltradige, via the Bassa Atesina to Salorno. This area comprises about 90% of the South Tyrolean Wine production, including the typical varieties of wine such as the Merlot and Lagrein, as well as the Pinot Girgio and the Chardonnay. By the way, the South Tyrolean Wine Route is the most ancient of Italy.
Cortaccia

Cortaccia seen from Termeno - Foto: AT, © Peer
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Impressions from Cortaccia - Foto: AT, © Peer
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View from the centre of Cortaccia on the church of the village - Foto: AT, © Peer
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Vienyards and farms at Cortaccia - Foto: AT, © Peer
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Cortaccia, typical construction style in the vineyard - Foto: AT, © Peer
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The 700 year old Vigilius church of Cortaccia is a pilgrimage site - Foto: AT, © Peer
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Cortaccia, farms and buildings in Via Nicoletti - Foto: AT, © Peer

At 333 m above the plains of Val d’Adige nestles Cortaccia, with colourful vineyards, fruit orchards and mixed woodlands. The little hamlets above Cortaccia’s centre - such as Penone, Corona and Favogna at 1,000 to 1,200 m asl - serve as a popular summer resort for locals and tourists alike.

Those visiting Cortaccia shouldn’t miss the St. George Church in Corona and the enchanting gardens of Niclara!

Of historical importance is a copper furnace dating back to the 14th century. Parts of the valuable item are still found in the hamlet Fennhals above Cortaccia, which unfortunately aren’t open to the public. In the near future they will, however, be displayed on the main square of the village. The remaining parts are housed at the South Tyrolean Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano.