Capriz Cheese

Capriz Cheese Museum & Show Dairy in Vintl – A World of Discovery for the Whole Family

Discover the interactive Cheese Museum of the Capriz Artisan Dairy in Vintl, located in the Puster Valley.

On more than 400 m² of exhibition space, visitors can experience the fascinating world of cheesemaking up close.

The museum showcases:

• The entire production process from South Tyrolean alpine milk to finished cheese
• Interactive stations on the history of dairy farming in South Tyrol
• Live insights into the glass-walled show dairy with daily cheese production
• Multimedia presentations on traditional and modern cheesemaking
• Child-friendly activity stations focused on goat’s and cow’s milk

Special highlights:

• Guided museum tours with a master cheesemaker (daily at 10:00, 14:00, and 16:00)
• Cheese workshops: make your own soft cheese
• Tasting room with 6 Capriz cheese specialities
• Panoramic terrace overlooking the Puster Valley mountains
• Barrier-free access to all museum areas
• Shop offering over 30 regional cheeses and South Tyrolean delicacies

Located directly on the Puster Valley state road between Brunico and Bressanone, with free parking and a bus stop (“Capriz Vintl”, line 400) right in front.

Guided Museum Tour with Cheese Tasting – Capriz Artisan Cheese Dairy, Vintl

Embark on a 90-minute journey of discovery through the Capriz Cheese Museum and Show Dairy in Vintl. Our trained cheese sommeliers will guide you through the interactive exhibition.

Tour itinerary:

• Welcome in the historic section of the Cheese Museum
• Stroll through the history of milk in South Tyrol with original exhibits
• Live demonstration in the glass-walled show dairy
• Glimpse into the ageing cellar with over 5,000 wheels of cheese
• Sensory station: Learn how to professionally taste and evaluate cheese
• Final tasting session in the degustation room

During the museum part, you will learn about:

• How 10 litres of milk become 1 kg of cheese
• Differences between goat’s, cow’s and sheep’s milk cheeses
• The role of bacterial cultures in cheese maturation
• Traditional cheesemaking vs. modern techniques
• The history of cheese from the Middle Ages to today

The tasting includes:

• 6 award-winning Capriz cheeses (from mild to full-bodied and piquant), paired with homemade chutneys, South Tyrolean Schüttelbrot, and a glass of our own wine or regional apple juice

Details:

• Participants: max. 25 per tour
• Languages: German, Italian, English
• Duration: 90 minutes (60 min. museum/dairy + 30 min. tasting)
• Price: €15 adults / €7.50 children (6–14 years)
• Meeting point: Foyer of the Capriz Cheese Museum
• Address: Pustertaler Straße 1/B, 39030 Vintl
• Registration required: Tel. +39 0472 869268 or info@capriz.it

Note: The museum is fully accessible. Please inform us of any allergies or if you follow a vegan diet when registering.

The Capriz Cheese Museum opened in 2019 and is considered one of the most modern food museums in South Tyrol.