ANSITZ KRÄNZELHOF
Südtirol / Alto Adige, Italy
Art, nature, wine and cuisine blend into one at Kränzelhof, a 4.5 hectare estate near Meran in Südtirol. The labor of love of Count Franz Graf Pfeil, the historic estate was in disrepair when he inherited it in the 1960s. With his efforts in the subsequent decades, the historic winery was restored, new vineyards were planted, seven strolling art gardens were added, an old mill was turned into a gourmet restaurant, and all have become host to rotating exhibitions of national and international artists.
Franz and his wife Stephanie believe that their wine and cuisine are artistic creations among the whole of Kränzelhof and strive to create individual works of art that reflect the differing vintage and climatic conditions of their vineyards. In addition to their classic line, they create an “Artwork” line that varies in each vintage. Likewise, in their Miil Restaurant, the menu is guided by the seasons and the production of its adjacent garden, informing the culinary experience to be shared with passionate gourmets from week to week.
