Kontrovers 1.26 (RAI Suedtirol - Juni 2026)

Cheers or Prize? Drinking Culture in South Tyrol. In the first episode of "kontrovers," host Maddalena Quaia and her guests Anna von Anstein and Aaron Kerschbaumer explore these questions. Wine is an integral part of Törggelen (a traditional South Tyrolean autumn feast). A schnapps after the hunt. Beer after football. In South Tyrol, alcohol is more than just a drink—it's a ritual, a community, a tradition. Passed down from generation to generation. Often quite naturally. Often without malicious intent. But behind the convivial facade lies a question that hardly anyone speaks openly about: Where does enjoyment end—and where does the problem begin? Aaron Kerschbaumer is 30 years old and a recovering alcoholic—he knows how quickly normality can turn into addiction. Anna von Anstein works in alcohol prevention and observes that something is changing in drinking culture. An open conversation about enjoyment, responsibility—and a society in transition.