Host interview

• Which wine embodies the elegance and strength that every mother holds in her heart?

Hi there, my name is Andrea from the Vinum-Hotel, Oberraindlhof in the beautiful valley of Schnals which I run together with my family-in-law. Every mother holds elegance and strength in her heart and of course, my favourite wine comes to mind. It's the Chardonnay Lafóa from Winery Schreckbichel. It stands for exactly that, for strength and elegance in a glass, and it really does taste spectacular. After the pressing, it is aged in oak barrels and matured in the bottle for around six months.

• If you could serve one dish with a glass of South Tyrolean wine as an unforgettable pairing, what would it be?

We serve Chardonnay Lafóa with white meat and fish dishes. And because it tastes so good, we often drink it as an aperitif. Here in Schnals and in particular at Oberraindlhof, we still proudly serve Schnalser pasta on the menu. This is a typical dish that is no longer easily available due to the work involved in making it. We recommend a Pinot Noir from Marinus Hof in the Venosta Valley to accompany it. It is pleasant in the mouth, fresh and fruity and goes perfectly with our pasta.

• If your hotel could send a message to all wine enthusiasts out there, what would it be?

If you could actually talk to our hotel, it would tell you a lot of stories. It would tell all you lovers of wine that we have 25 exclusive carafes from Haus Riedl. That we have a customised, hand-blown glass for every wine - so you can imagine how many glasses there are in our cupboard. And that we also have two sommeliers, in the family. I know these are bare facts, but life here on our doorstep is even better and something very special. So come and see for yourself. We would be delighted, many thanks!