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Lake Garda - Lifestyle
A food and wine tour on Lake Garda is a journey through flavours, traditions and landscapes that stay with you. On the northern shore — between Riva del Garda, Arco, Tenno and Nago-Torbole — taste meets nature in a place where the excellence of local products blends with hospitality and beauty.
Guests of Residence Centro Vela can set off each day to explore wineries, olive mills and traditional restaurants along routes that tell the authentic story of Garda Trentino.
The unique microclimate of Garda Trentino, softened by the lake and protected by the mountains, gives wines their distinctive aromas and character.
The hills around Arco, Dro and Nago host vineyards of Nosiola, Rebo, Cabernet and Merlot — native and international varieties that express the richness of the land.
A glass of Nosiola, a fresh and floral white, tells the story of the lake breeze, while Rebo, a structured and harmonious red, conveys the strength of Trentino’s valleys.
Those looking for an authentic experience can visit Agraria Riva del Garda, Cantina Pisoni or Madruzzo Vini, where guided tastings and vineyard walks are regularly organised.
Garda Trentino is the northernmost area in Europe where olive trees grow. The result is a DOP extra virgin olive oil that is light and fragrant, with notes of grass and almond.
In local olive mills such as Agraria Riva del Garda or Acetaia del Bò, visitors can discover the olive-making process up close, take part in tastings and buy typical local products.
The experience becomes even more special in autumn, when the landscape turns golden and the mills open their doors to the public for the Month of Taste.
Find out more: discover the “Mese del Gusto Garda Trentino”, the event dedicated to local flavours with tastings, tours and gourmet experiences.
Beyond wine and oil, the cuisine of Garda Trentino tells a story of genuine products and ancient traditions. Among the highlights:
You can taste these flavours at farmers’ markets, in cosy taverns in the centre of Riva, or in panoramic restaurants that blend tradition and creativity.
Try a dinner with a lake view or an aperitif at sunset by the harbour — both within walking distance from Residence Centro Vela.
Every year, between September and October, Garda Trentino celebrates its products with the Month of Taste — a month full of events, tastings, show-cooking and tours among vineyards and olive mills.
It’s the perfect opportunity to meet local producers, taste new wine vintages and freshly pressed olive oil, or join special experiences such as gourmet picnics, e-bike tours and themed dinners.
For guests of Residence Centro Vela, the Month of Taste is the ideal time to experience the lake in an authentic way — surrounded by nature, flavours and culture.
Lake Garda is not only about tasting — it’s about experience, movement and discovery.
Start directly from Riva del Garda for an e-bike tour with stops in wineries and farmhouses, or take part in a Trentino cooking class to learn local recipes such as strangolapreti or canederli.
For romantics, a picnic with lake view or a sunset aperitif on a boat turns every moment into an unforgettable memory.
A food and wine tour on Lake Garda — especially in Garda Trentino — is an invitation to slow down, taste and connect with a region where nature and tradition blend in perfect harmony.
From wine to oil, from carne salada to honey, every flavour tells a story of passion, authenticity and beauty.
Plan your stay at Residence Centro Vela, the ideal starting point to experience Lake Garda through its most genuine tastes.
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