Blauburgundertage / Pinot Noir Days

Pinot Noir Days: The Italian Capital of Blauburgunder

Every spring, the small town of Montagna/Montan, together with neighboring Egna/Neumarkt, transforms into the Italian capital of Pinot Noir (known in German as Blauburgunder). Located in the South Tyrol Lowlands within the Autonomous Province of Bolzano, this region is one of the finest areas for this refined and demanding red grape, which has been cultivated here since the late 19th century. It is celebrated especially in the cru of Mazzon, a hamlet of Egna nicknamed «the paradise of Pinot Noir».

A National Competition with Over One Hundred Labels

The Blauburgundertage were founded in 1999 by a group of enthusiasts and local producers, now united as the Verein Blauburgundertage (Pinot Noir Days Association). They have grown into the only event in Italy entirely dedicated to this variety. The highlight is the National Pinot Noir Competition: over a hundred labels from Italy's main wine regions—including South Tyrol, Trentino, Aosta Valley, Piedmont, Lombardy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Marche, Tuscany, Umbria, and Abruzzo—are blind-tasted by a jury of oenologists, sommeliers, and wine journalists. The winning wines are announced and celebrated at the Castello di Enn (Schloss Enn), which overlooks the village of Montagna.

Tastings, Masterclasses, and Vineyard Experiences

Alongside the competition, the program offers visitors the chance to discover the award-winning wines firsthand: public tastings in Egna, masterclasses, guided vertical tastings, vineyard walks (Pinot Noir Experience) toward Glen and Mazzon, and newer initiatives like «Pinot Noir & Bike». The event is complemented by the Blauburgundernächte (Pinot Noir Nights), a series of gastronomic evenings held in the weeks leading up to the festival at restaurants in Egna, Montagna, Ora, and Salorno, featuring menus paired with local labels.

A Signature Event for Montagna and the South Tyrol Lowlands

For Montagna and the entire Province of Bolzano, the Pinot Noir Days are much more than a wine fair: they are an opportunity to showcase the wine culture of South Tyrol, compare local production with the best national and international expressions of the grape, and highlight a landscape of terraced vineyards recognized throughout Europe. Every year, the event draws enthusiasts, professionals, and curious visitors along the South Tyrol Wine Road.