Wines
On the picturesque hills round Lake Garda numerous wine-growing areas
are situated. To explore the wine regions of Lake Garda in all their
variety we recommend excursions along the wine routes which, past
numerous wine producers, lead you through all the cultivated areas.That
part of the Lake Garda region which lies in the province of Brescia is
characterized by high mountains, soft hills, medieval villages and
active small towns, extensive beaches and picturesque small ports.In
this varied region – which stretches from Limone to Sirmione and from
the Lake to its hinterland – you can explore numerous sights and
discover beautiful landscapes.
The sports possibilities are just as
manifold as the cultural offers, and the culinary delights leave nothing
to be desired. The fertile countryside brings forth excellent wines,
olive oil, truffles, cheese and fish. All of this is typical for the
province of Brescia.The group “Strada dei Vini e dei Sapori del Garda”
has dedicated itself to promote these culinary delights. Up to 80 wine
growers, olive oil mills, agriturismi, hotels, restaurants, cultural
institutions and shops in the region of Lake Garda are organized in this
group.
Their aim is to make your holiday in the region of Garda
Bresciano as enjoyable as possible. The group has worked out several
tours to explore the area. All members are committed to a very high
standard of quality.
Visit:
http://www.valpolicella.it/
http://www.pagusvalpolicella.net/ WIne tour&excursions
http://www.consorziovalpolicella.it/The “Bardolino”
Oil Mills

Thanks to its mild climate olives have been grown at Lake Garda and oil
has been produced since Roman times. A comprehensive insight into the
production of olive oil can be gained by visiting one of the oil mills.
On a visit you can walk in the olive groves, visit the oil mills and
sample as well as buy a huge selection of oils.
THE OLIVE OIL OF THE HILL DISTRICT
Verona’s province produces a top-quality olive oil particularly
rich in taste. Olives are cultivated all over the Veronese hills
stretching from Lake Garda to Valpolicella, from hills north of Verona
to the Valpantena and right up to the valleys of Mezzane, Illsai and
Tregnago. The tradition of olive-growing dates back the time of the
Romans.Here are the characteristics of Valpolicella Olive Oil: it has a
deep greenish-gold colour (due to its high chlorophyll content), a
delicate scent which leaves a fresh, grassy after-taste behind the
palate, along with a slightly bitter, lemony taste on the tongue. It is
ideal for any kind of dish, although it is best served uncooked: just a
small amount enhances the flavour of you dishes. Its characteristics
remain intact when it is heated at high temperatures which makes it
ideal also for frying.The D.O.P. Garda Olive Oil has low acid content,
is green-gold in colour due its chlorophyll content and has a delicate
scent and slightly fruity flavour. Its bouquet ranges from
freshly-picked olive taste to an apple and walnut flavour. What makes
Garda oil unique is that comes from groves situated on the world’s
northernmost latitude (for olive cultivation, of course!). The Garda’s
geographical location and “microclimate” protect the olives from the
typical parasites and diseases which afflict olive trees in warmer
climates.Olive presses and producers of oil. For further information on
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Visit the museums:
The Olive Oil Museum at Cisano
The section dedicated to the olive at Torri’s Scaligero CastleTaste the oil:
By the olive presses of Garda and environs or during the Olive and Olive Oil Fest in Torri del Benaco
Tel +39 045 6205888
And why not? Relax you with: The special Oil Massage in the hotel’s Beauty Centres
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