Siegfried Tappeiner and his family live in Sluderno in Alta Val Venosta. Coira Castle, a well preserved castle, sits enthroned above the village. Siegfried’s orchards are situated in the surroundings of Lasa. The architect manages the orchards with the help of his family. Siegfried is an organic farmer by conviction and grows apple varieties that are best able to integrate themselves into Val Venosta’s natural cycles. He respects the EU directives as well as the ones of the Bioland association that require the exclusive use of organic fertilizers and insist on gentle farming methods for working the soil. According to Siegfried, this is the only way to grow completely healthy apples that also look good. For him, organic quality is more important than quantity. The difference in taste is obvious as well. Siegfried’s apples have an intense taste and are very crunchy and juicy. Siegfried is convinced that organic tastes different.