Trentino Captivates You
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TrenTino capTivaTes you “I have never made a secret of my particular liking for Trentino that dates back to the first time I set foot in the region at the no longer tender age of nine. Without doubt love at first sight. The natural beauty, the stunning mountains and the warm- heartedness of the Trentino people are so appealing that even now, when I have a few days free, I dash up there to relax and recharge my batteries. In Trentino you are spoilt for choice: characteristic agriturs, well-being centres, hospitable hotels, traditional restaurants and very many opportunities to enjoy top quality food and wine specialities, visits to monuments and truly unforgettable naturalistic panoramas. I have always thought of Trentino as an open air museum, in which each room offers the visitor its attractions. That’s what the valleys and towns of this wonderful region are like: each one with its own special features, history and traditions. A museum in which there is no risk of being bored, because as soon as you are in Trentino it captivates you.” Paolo Brosio 1 WINE AREA APPLE AREA STORO MAIZE FLOUR AREA GRAPPA AREA BERRY FRUIT AREA VEGETABLE AREA EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL AREA DRO PLUM AREA ZAMBANA ASPARAGUS AREA 2 BLEGGIO WALNUT AREA TROUT AREA CURED MEATS MARONI CHESTNUT AREA AND SALAMI AREA HONEY AREA CHEESE AREA 3 GARDA TRENTINO, VALLE DEI LAGHI, VAL DEL CHIESE, VALLE DI LEDRO, VALLI GIUDICARIE, VALLE RENDENA, DOLOMITI DI BRENTA E6HHD86BED B69DCC6 9>86BE><A>D 86GADB6<CD EG:H6C:AA6 <GJEED9>7G:CI6 86K:96<D E6G8DC6IJG6A: s 696B:AAD 696B:AAD7G:CI6 ;6>9:AA6 86G>HDAD E6<6C:AA6 K 6A<:CD K 6 s K 6AG:C9:C6 6C96AD E>CODAD BDAK:CD V X g s V H Z b j ^ A#Y^ ; BdakZcd E6<6C:AA6 H6CADG:COD >C76C6A: s A#Y^ H#BVhhZcoV HIÝC>8D I:GB:9> Z IdWa^cd 8DB6CD s s ID7A>CD 7A:<<>D H6G8=:s adamello Brenta I>DC: s nature park EDCI:6G8=: s86BED ADB6HD ;>6KÝ s V X ADB6HD g V s H Z A#Y^ b j 8VkZY^cZ ^ ; E6HHD9:A76A>CD ;^ jb 86HI:A9G:C6 Z s 8] 9Gä ^Z 7:GHDC: s hZ s sE>:K:9>7DCD K 6 A9:A8=>:H: sI:CCD 6G8Ds sK6GDC: s8>B:<D G>K69:A<6G96 A#Y^ AZYgd AD9GDC: HIDGD C6<Ds s K 6A9>A:9G D E6HHD Garda olives IG:B6AOD n ITINERARY 1 n ITINERARY 2 V gY n ITINERARY 3 V < ^ n ITINERARY 4 Y d \ V A THE WINE AND FLAVOURS ROUTE OF LAKE GARDA AND THE BRENTA DOLOMITES valli Giudicarie In a total altitude gain of four thousand metres, this route climbs from the Mediterranean microclimate of Lake Garda, where the olives produce extra virgin olive oil, to the mountain climate and pasturelands of the Brenta Dolomites. Products like the Spressa delle Giudicarie DOP, where olives bloom below the brenta peaks the genuine and unique flavour of the Ciuìga del Banale and the renowned Carne Salada form An area where you can experience an infinity of microclimates part of the rich food and wine offer of the route. And then the within a few kilometres, from the beautiful dolomite peaks to the wines of the Valle dei Laghi. Trentino section of Lake Garda and its pleasant Mediterranean Nosiola the oldest indigenous Torbole grape of Trentino and the superb climate. And in between a variety of unforgettable panoramas Trentino DOC Vino Santo. Just to mention a few of the products and places rich in history ready to offer their produce. you will find in a journey that will never cease to surprise you. INFORMATION Tel. +39 0465 702626 www.gardadolomiti.it [email protected] 4 GARDA TRENTINO, VALLE DEI LAGHI, VAL DEL CHIESE, VALLE DI LEDRO, GIUDICARIE, VAL RENDENA, DOLOMITI DI BRENTA ponale Itinerary 1 A ThOusANd legeNds at The cOurt OF The VINe queeN Valle dei laghi: nine little lakes ruffled by the wind The pretty valle dei Laghi, as the name suggests, is dotted with numerous expanses of water. Nine of these lakes lie within a few kilometres of each other in this pleasant valley crossed by the river Sarca. The scent rising gently from the Nosiola vineyards is transported by the Ora, the steady breeze from Lake Garda that keeps the air circling, cool and dry. The first stop is in Dro to taste the succulent plums and admire the attractive Drena Castle, and then the pine, fir and beech woods and olive groves, as well as the vineyards producing the grape for the prized Trentino Doc vino santo. The local wineries and the numerous distilleries producing the excellent Trentino Grappa are well worth a visit. A small romantic paradise awaits you farther on. The wonderful castle standing on the shores of Lake Toblino still seems to be the setting for one of the thousand legends that have accompanied it down the centuries. castel Madruzzo, valle di cavedine From here you can reach Trento, through the Bus de Vela pass, but not before visiting the many villages in what is commonly called the “Wind Valley”, from the Roman road of Cavedine with its shrines and inscriptions, to Santa Massenza, famous for its broccoli, to Castel Madruzzo surrounded by a string of villages that magically rhyme with the word “vino” (wine): Stravino, Calavino, Brusino, Lasino. still for the distillation of grappa 5 Terlago lake, valle dei Laghi Itinerary 2 A stroll AlONg TReNTINO’s “seA” shORe The attractions of Arco and then relaxation on the beaches of Riva del garda Sunbathing on the shores of the lake, or wandering around the monumental attractions of Riva del Garda, it is often hard to imagine that a stone’s throw away the landscape is completely different. Strolling through the maze of streets of the lakeside town, visiting the Rocca fortress, the Apponale clock tower and the precious Church of the Inviolate, the eye is attracted to the endless expanse of this lake that penetrates Trentino like a fjord. The long line of carefree bathers matches the sails of the boats and windsurfs merrily caressed by the Ora, the mischievous wind that is a feature of this area and blows across the whole of the Valle dei Laghi and beyond to the Valle dell’Adige. The eastern shore of Lake Garda offers enchanting views and many gastronomic temptations of lake tradition, such as trout or bleak, all dressed with the superb Garda Trentino extra virgin olive oil. Garda olives Before going inland along the course of the river Sarca, there is time to visit nearby Arco, a small town where the pomp and splendour of the Austrian and Bohemian nobility, who used to holiday here, is revived in many artistic and folklore events and reflected in the magnificent castle clinging to the steep rock outcrop overlooking Arco. Hapsburg memories have also influenced the cuisine and so goulash, strangolapreti, dumplings and salted cod are the stars of a sumptuous repast accompanied by the notes of highly evocative waltzes. extra virgin olive oil 6 GARDA TRENTINO, VALLE DEI LAGHI, VAL DEL CHIESE, VALLE DI LEDRO, GIUDICARIE, VAL RENDENA, DOLOMITI DI BRENTA Torbole Itinerary 3 POlenta, cheese, sAusAges ANd A little jOuRNey Through TIMe Valle del chiese, Valle di ledro, Valli giudicarie Before continuing on the trail of Trentino tastes, there is just time to take a leap backwards, something like four thousand years, because at Fiavé there are the remains of a lake dwelling area, an ancient prehistoric village. Fiavé also gives you the chance to stop and try the delicious dairy products like the mozzarelle, or the spressa delle Giudicarie Dop, a low fat cheese well known for its fragrance. You are now in Valle di Ledro, a valley rich in history as shown in the Lake Dwelling Museum on the shores of Lake Ledro and by evidence of the Third War of Independence when Garibaldi pronounced the famous words “I will obey!” in Bezzecca. In this connection, why not visit the interesting Garibaldi Museum in the village. Owing to its uncontaminated natural countryside, Valle di Ledro is particularly appreciated for the strong relationship it Garda olives has created between man and territory. Here it is possible to take long and meditative storo flour walks in the woods before tasting the local specialities: carne salada, Caponec, potato polenta and Sguazét. The south-western tip of Trentino, a stone’s throw from the border with Lombardy, is the ideal departure point for an adventurous journey in the wild and enchanting countryside of Valle del Chiese, a place in which nature mingles with traces of bygone times, evidence of which can be found in the ecomuseums in the area. Passing the ancient palazzos and castles, the residences of the distant feudal Lodron family, and the endless signs of Christianity in the valley, you reach Storo, the capital and uncontested realm of polenta produced with the traditional yellow maize flour. extra virgin olive oil river chiese 7 Torbole carne salada Itinerary 4 IN The shAde OF The AdAMellO BRenta NatuRe PARk Rendena, Bleggio, lomaso and high among the wonderful dolomites A “secret” corner of Trentino worth exploring includes the three sunny plateaus of Banale, Bleggio and Lomaso around the Terme di Comano. Artistic parish churches, castles and fortifications, the area is scattered with signs and evidence of the local history. From the green fields of Lomaso, where the montagnine“ ” potatoes are grown, to Bleggio with its characteristic walnut trees and the impressive and fascinating Stenico Castle, a separate branch of the Buonconsiglio Museum.