The Trentino Garda area, because of its exclusive microclimate, is an area especially favorable for vine-growing.
A large number of wine varieties, both nationally and internationally, are cultivated here. One of the most noteworthy, from which a delicate wine is produced, is the Nosiola grape, excellent in accompanying hors d’ oeuvres.
Other traditional varieties include Schiava and Lagrein from which result fruity and pleasant rosè wines. Not to be forgotten are international vines such as the red Cabernet and Merlot or the white fruit varieties of spicy and elegant aromas such as Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco and Grigio, Sauvignon and Traminer Aromatico. Prized dessert wines not to be left out are: the perfumed Moscato Giallo and the noble and long-lived Trentino Vino Santo obtained by allowing the Nosiola grapes to dry on wooden trellises.

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In the Brescia shore of the Lake Garda the wine-producing tradition is deeply rooted in the history, culture and landscape of this area. The vineyards extend form the lake to the surrounding gentle hills and harmonize the territory representing an amazing combination of elements. There are many wine types which are produced from North to South, but all of them stand out for their uniqueness and quality. The area between the southern shore of the lake and the moraine hills is characterised by the production of Lugana DOC, a high-quality white wine which is considered one of the most excellent wine of the Lake Garda and is well-known and appreciated in Europe and overseas. The Lugana wine can be tasted also in the Superiore, Riserva, Spumante and Vendemmia Tardiva versions. In the area between Padenghe and Salò we mention the following wines: Doc Valtenesi with its Red and Chiaretto types and Garda Classico in its Red, White, Chiaretto and Groppello versions. The small and precious production of San Martino della Battaglia (famous battle known as “Tocai”) is not to be missed: it is born between the moraine hills and the hinterland, in the region where the battle took place.

Bardolino

The area of Bardolino D.O.C. includes the Municipality of Torri del Benaco, Caprino, Rivoli, Pastrengo, Bussolengo, Castelnuovo del Garda, Sona, Peschiera del Garda, Sommacampagna and Valeggio sul Mincio. The municipalities interested are 12, whose land is being predominantly moraine and partly glacial.
The denomination “Superiore” is the name given to wine made from the best grapes of particular vineyards, aged at least one year with effect from 1 November of production.
The “Chiaretto” is made with wine in "pink" of grapes, that is with the traditional method of partial contact with the grape skins.

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