November 2023 – a Castel tale from the Dobitsch family
Dine & Wine Festival 2023: A look back at culinary highlights
Festival day 1
The 21st Dine & Wine Festival once again proved to be the culinary highlight of the season. Our head chef Gerhard Wieser was accompanied over four festival days by multi-award-winning guest chefs Dieter Müller from Germany and Gaetano Trovato from Italy.
Top wines from Ceretto (Piedmont), Ricasoli (Tuscany) and Pfitscher (South Tyrol) accompanied the festival
Festival day 1
The best evenings take place in the kitchen: The festival kick-off was up close, casual and irresistible
The opening evening in Gerhard Wieser's kitchen not only offered guests the thrill to watch live preparation, but also to see the diversity of our cherished suppliers who were visiting that evening.
As part of this “indulgence safari”, the popular and amusing quiz was held once again, giving guests the chance to put their culinary knowledge to the test and win great prizes at the same time. A variety of exquisite wines accompanied the casually elegant dinner, harmonising with each delicacy. The shared experience created an unforgettable prelude to four culinary days.
Festival day 2
An unforgettable evening with legendary chef Dieter Müller: The first of three gala evenings was a feast full of culinary masterpieces
The second evening of the festival turned out to be a legendary gala evening. Dieter Müller, an icon of the culinary world, accepted our invitation and enchanted guests with classic French, Mediterranean and Asian flavours.
The evening was accompanied by exquisite wines from the Italian Ceretto winegrowing family, whose long tradition and love of wine perfectly complemented Müller's culinary genius. A unique highlight of the festival that be long-remembered.
Festival day 3
A special evening with Gaetano Trovato: Bella Italia returned to our kitchen after 10 years
The Italian guest chef, who has been awarded 2 Michelin stars, enchanted the guests with his modern and creative Tuscan cuisine. Gaetano Trovato, a master of his trade, cooked with passion and emotion for our guests and organised a magical gala evening for them.
After years of training in Switzerland and France, Trovato returned to his native Tuscany. He has been creating wonderful Italian delicacies in the Arnolfo restaurant for over 40 years. Tuscan cuisine naturally calls for Tuscan wines! The products from the famous Barone Ricasoli winery were therefore a guarantee for a great accompaniment.
Festival day 4
A grand finale with Gerhard Wieser: The final gala evening offered a harmonious fusion of Tyrolean savouriness and Mediterranean lightness
Gerhard Wieser, our passionate chef, created an unforgettable menu. The Alpine-Mediterranean cuisine, characterised by quality and freshness, reflected his creative mastery. The wines from Pfitscher, a South Tyrolean winemaking family, perfectly complemented the culinary delights.
The Pfitscher family, consisting of several generations, not only share their passion for wine, but also their knowledge and creativity. Their winery in Montan in the South Tyrolean lowlands stands for first-class, natural wines that are produced sustainably and in harmony with nature.
Culinary journey through time
Special Guest 2023: Annette Sandner's "culinary timepieces" – a tribute to historical menus and cookery books
The exhibition and lecture by Annette Sandner provided exciting insights into the creative process. At the festival, the photographer and food journalist presented her art project "culinary timepieces". Historical menus and books served as a canvas for the staging of classic dishes. Visitors were taken on a journey from the idea to the limited edition art print series in a fascinating presentation. Annette was also personally on hand to answer questions about the project and offered personalised advice on framing and formats.
THE COOKS
Christian Bau (2006)
“Victor's Gourmet-Restaurant Schloss Berg” in Nennig (Germany)
3 Michelin stars, 4 toques (19.5 points) in Gault Millau
Karl Baumgartner (2020)
Restaurant Schöneck in Pfalzen (Italy)
1 Michelin star, 3 toques (16 points) in Gault Millau
Sophie Bise (2005)
“Auberge du Père Bise” in Talloires (France)
1 Michelin star, 3 toques (18 points) in Gault Millau
Matthias Bernwieser (2016)
Restaurant “Yalajali” Oslo (N)
Winner of Junge Wilde 2015 (Rolling Pin)
Massimo Bottura (2010)
“Osteria Francescana” in Modena (I)
2 Michelin stars, 6th best chef in the world (San Pellegrino)
Bobby Bräuer (2025)
Restaurant “EssZimmer” in BMW Welt Munich (Germany)
2 Michelin stars, Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 (Gault Millau & Feinschmecker)
Enrico & Roberto Cerea (2013)
“Da Vittorio” in Bergamo (Italy)
3 Michelin stars
Martin Dalsass (2004, 2012 & 2024)
Restaurant “Santabbondio” in Lugano (Switzerland)
Restaurant “Talvo” in St. Moritz (Switzerland)
1 Michelin star, 4 toques (18 points) in Gault Millau, Chef of the Year 2001
Thomas Dorfer (2015)
Restaurant “Landhaus Bacher” in Mautern (Austria)
3 toques (18 points) in Gault Millau, Chef of the Year 2009, 96th place in the San Pellegrino List 2014 – World's Best Restaurants
Didi Dorner (2009)
Restaurant “Landhaus Stainach” in Stainach (Austria)
1 Michelin star, 3 toques (17 points) in Gault Millau, top newcomer 2009
Andreas Döller (2021)
Restaurant “Döllerer” in Golling (A)
4 toques (18.5 points) and Chef of the Year 2010 in GaultMillau
Irma Dütsch (2005)
Saas Fee (Switzerland)
1 Michelin star, 3 toques (18 points) in Gault Millau, Best Female Chef in Switzerland
Monste Estruch (2009)
Restaurant “El Cingle” in Vacarisses near Barcelona (Spain)
1 Michelin star
Gennaro Esposito (2007 & 2012)
Restaurant “Torre del Saracino” in Naples (I)
2 Michelin stars
Matteo Ferrantino (2019)
Restaurant “bianc” in Hamburg (D)
2 Michelin stars, 3 toques (16 points) in Gault Millau
Rolf Fliegauf (2020)
Restaurant “ECCO” in St. Moritz and Ascona (CH)
2 Michelin stars, 4 toques (18 points) in Gault Millau
Eduard Hitzberger (2003)
Hotel Restaurant “Paradies” in Ftan (CH)
2 Michelin stars, 4 toques (19 points) in Gault Millau
Dieter Koschina (2017)
Restaurant “Vila Joya” in the Algarve (PRT)
2 Michelin stars, ranked 22nd on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list
Filip Langhoff (2017)
Restaurant “ASK” in Helsinki (FIN)
1 Michelin star
Christian Lohse (2004)
Restaurant “Fischers Fritz” in Berlin (Germany)
2 Michelin stars, 3 toques (17 points) in Gault Millau
Anna Matscher (2020)
Restaurant Zum Löwen in Tisens (Italy)
1 Michelin star, 4 toques (17.5 points) in Gault Millau
Dennis Mayer (2014)
Restaurant Sra Bua by Juan Amador in Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
1 Michelin star
Bert Meewis (2011)
Restaurant Slagmolen in Opglabbeek (Belgium)
2 Michelin stars, 3 toques (17 points) in Gault Millau
Dieter Müller (2023)
Formerly “Gourmet Restaurant Dieter Müller im Schlosshotel Lerbach” in Bergisch Gladbach (Germany)
3 Michelin stars for 12 consecutive years
Tohru Nakamura (2022)
Tohru in der Schreiberei in Munich (Germany)
2 Michelin stars, 5 toques (19 points) and Chef of the Year 2020 in GaultMillau
Silvio Nickol (2011)
Silvio Nickol Gourmet Restaurant Palais Coburg in Vienna (A)
1 Michelin star, 3 toques (17 points) in GaultMillau
Johannes Nuding (2025)
Schwarzer Adler in Hall in Tirol (A)
2 Michelin stars, 4 toques (18 points) in GaultMillau
Eemeli Nurminen (2014)
Restaurant Olo in Helsinki (FIN)
1 Michelin star
Giancarlo Perbellini (2008)
Restaurant “Perbellini” in Isola Rizza near Verona (I)
2 Michelin stars
Richard Rauch (2016)
Restaurant “Steira Wirt” Trauttmannsdorf (A)
3 toques (17 points) in Gault Millau, Gault Millau Chef of the Year 2015
Michel Rochedy (2015)
Restaurant “Le Chabichou” in Courchevel in the Savoy (F)
2 Michelin stars
Thorsten Schmidt (2010)
“Malling & Schmidt” in Aarhus (DK)
1 Michelin star
Andreas Senn (2022)
SENNS.Restaurant in Salzburg (A)
2 Michelin stars, 4 toques (18.5 points) in GaultMillau
Geir Skeie (2013)
“Brygga11” in Stord, Fiskabutikk & Standefjord (NOR)
Winner of Bocuse d'Or 2008 & 2009
Michael Sicher (2019)
Restaurant “Sicher” in Tainach (A)
4 toques (17.5 points) in Gault Millau
Martin Sieberer (2007)
Restaurant “Paznaunerstube” at the Hotel Trofana Royal in Ischgl (A)
1 Michelin star, 3 toques (18 points) in Gault Millau, Chef of the Year 2000
Hans-Stefan Steinheuer (2018)
Restaurant “Zur alten Post” in Heppingen (Germany)
2 Michelin stars, 4 toques (19 points) in Gault Millau
Gaetano Trovato (2006 & 2023)
Restaurant “Arnolfo” in Colle di Val d'Elsa near Siena (Italy)
2 Michelin stars
Jürgen Vigné (2018)
Restaurant Pfefferschiff zu Söllheim in Salzburg (A)
1 Michelin star, 3 toques (16 points) in Gault Millau
Hubert Wallner (2021)
Restaurant “Hubert Wallner” in Dellach am Wörthersee (A)
4 toques (18 points), as well as Chef of the Year 2020 in Gault Millau
Gerhard Wieser (2003-2025)
Castel fine dining gourmet restaurant – formerly “Trenkerstube” (I)
2 Michelin stars, 5 hats (19 points) Gault Millau
Joachim Wissler (2008 & 2024)
Restaurant “Vendome” in Bergisch-Gladbach (D)
2 Michelin stars, 5 hats (19.5 points) Gault Millau, chef of chefs (FAZ)
Jörg Wörther (2003)
Restaurant “Schloss Prielau” in Zell am See (A)
4 hats (19.5 points) Gault Millau, chef of the decade
Information valid for the respective year of the event.
THE WINEMAKERS AND WINERIES
Alois Lageder - South Tyrol (2003 & 2010)
Alpina Wein - Germany (2014)
Ansitz Dornach - South Tyrol (2020)
Ansitz Waldgries - South Tyrol (2006)
Anton Bauer - Austria (2015)
Argentiera - Tuscany / Italy (2016)
Arunda - South Tyrol (2005)
Barone Ricasoli - Tuscany / Italy (2023)
Bellavista - Lombardy / Italy (2011)
Ortler Distillery - South Tyrol (2015)
Bründlmayer - Austria (2025)
Bruna Giacosa - Piedmont / Italy (2005)
Burggräfler Winery - South Tyrol (2007)
Ca’ del Bosco - Lombardy / Italy (2006)
Cantine Ferrari - Trentino / Italy (2009 & 2024)
Casanova di Neri - Tuscany / Italy (2010)
Castello di Monsanto - Tuscany / Italy (2005)
Ceretto - Piedmont / Italy (2017 & 2023)
Cesconi - Trentino / Italy (2021)
Château Giscours - France (2004)
Château Haut Bailly - France (2004)
Daniela Kramberger - Switzerland (2005)
Dominique Giroud - Switzerland (2005)
Donnafugata - Sicily / Italy (2004)
Elena Walch - South Tyrol (2005 & 2012)
F. & D. Giroud - Switzerland (2005)
F.X. Pichler - Austria (2015)
Falkenstein - South Tyrol (2009)
Fedegraziani - Sicily / Italy (2019)
Felsina - Tuscany / Italy (2018)
Feudi di San Gregorio - Campania / Italy (2019)
Fontodi - Tuscany / Italy (2006)
Franz Haas - South Tyrol (2020 & 2022)
Franz Keller - Germany (2022)
Frauwallner - Austria (2016)
Frescobaldi - Tuscany / Italy (2022)
G. B. Bertani - Veneto / Italy (2008)
Garlider - South Tyrol (2014)
Gesellmann - Austria (2021)
Gianfranco Fino - Apulia / Italy (2021)
Giroud – Mayen de Chamosou (2005)
Glögglhof - South Tyrol (2009)
Gross - Austria (2010 & 2019)
Guado al Tasso - Tuscany / Italy (2024)
Hack-Gebell - Austria (2009)
Hartmann Doná - South Tyrol (2009)
Heyl zu Herrnsheim - Germany (2011)
J. Hofstätter - South Tyrol (2008 & 2020)
J. Mayer Unterganzer - South Tyrol (2003)
Jan Stodden - Germany (2018)
Jermann - Friuli / Italy (2015)
Jülg - Germany (2025)
Bolzano Winery - South Tyrol (2021)
Girlan Winery - South Tyrol (2019)
Kurtatsch Winery - South Tyrol (2022)
Schreckbichl Winery - South Tyrol (2003 & 2024)
St. Michael-Eppan Winery - South Tyrol (2003 & 2012 & 2025)
Terlan Winery - South Tyrol (2003 & 2008)
Tramin Winery - South Tyrol (2010)
Köfererhof - South Tyrol (2006 & 2012)
Kornell - South Tyrol (2006 & 2018)
Kränzelhof - South Tyrol (2007)
La Massa - Tuscany / Italy (2007 & 2012)
La Spinetta - Piedmont / Italy (2009)
Lantieri - Lombardy / Italy (2006)
Manincor - South Tyrol (2004, 2012 & 2017)
Manni Nössing - South Tyrol (2020)
Martin Gojer - South Tyrol (2016)
Masciarelli - Abruzzo / Italy (2011)
Meraner Kellerei - South Tyrol (2007)
Monfalletto / Az. Agr. Cordero di Montezemolo - Piedmont / Italy (2010)
Ornellaia - Tuscany / Italy (2008)
Ott - Austria (2021)
Pacherhof - South Tyrol (2006)
Passopisciaro - Sicily / Italy (2014)
Peter Dipoli - South Tyrol (2015)
Peter Sölva & Söhne - South Tyrol (2016)
Petra - Tuscany / Italy (2011)
Pfitscher - South Tyrol (2023)
Planeta - Sicily, Italy (2006 & 2012)
Pojer & Sandri - Trentino / Italy (2014)
Quinta do Noval - Portugal (2017)
Scharl - Austria (2016)
Schloss Englar - South Tyrol (2024)
Sektkellerei Arunda - South Tyrol (2003, 2005 & 2018)
Sepp Moser - Austria (2007)
St. Antony - Germany (2011)
Tenuta di Trinoro - Tuscany / Italy (2014)
Tenute Loacker - South Tyrol & Tuscany / Italy (2009)
Thomas Niedermayr - South Tyrol (2016)
Valgiano - Tuscany Italy (2009)
Van Volxem - Germany (2008)
Vaso Sassetti - Tuscany Italy (2003)
Vie di Romans - Friuli / Italy (2020)
Vinaioli Simcic Salko & Marjan - Slovenia (2007)
Waldgries - South Tyrol (2003)
Zenato - Veneto / Italy (2005)
Zuani - Friuli / Italy (2008)
© Image sources: Annette Sandner, Michael Königshofer, Dieter Müller, Restaurant Arnolfo (Gaetano Trovato)
