WINE, FOOD AND DOLOMITES: A MIX SPECIFIC TO TRENTINO
A trip into flavours
Have you ever heard of Puzzone di Moena DOP? Or the apples from the Val di Non? And what about the full-bodied red wines from Trentino or the aromatic whites? Well, this is just the beginning! Because Trentino is a true treasure trove of flavors, including some you might not expect: from small fruits to honey, from Trentino lucanica sausage to fish, from the green gold of Garda olive oil to a grappa that perfectly wraps up any meal.
We’ll take you on a journey to discover the best places to taste these delights, with plenty of recipes to try at home and selected addresses for a stay that also pampers your palate. And then? Routes that will take you through crystal-clear lakes, vineyards, and the majestic Dolomites, for an experience that goes beyond just a trip. Not to mention a calendar of delicious events, perfect for every season: from alpine pastures to harvest, all the way to apple picking.
In short, Trentino is waiting for you... even at the table!
🧳Taste Trentino: tour proposal
Two bordering areas that share the same kind of gentle landscape and both abounding in lakes and torrents. In this corner of North-Western Trentino grows an extensive fruit orchard of about 7,000 hectares, where over 4,000 farmers produce the only DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) apple in Italy.
Cattle farming is quite common in the areas at higher altitudes of Val di Non and of Val di Sole. The milk they produce is used to make many kinds of dairy products/cheeses, such as Trentingrana, Casolét and the various local cheeses, each one featuring the taste of the local mountain pastures and hay.
Other excellent products are the cold meats, such as the smoked Mortandèla, and the small production of wine that has been recovered on the shores of Lake Santa Giustina with the restoration of an ancient native grape variety, the Groppello di Revò.
These generous valleys do not only produce apples, but also pears, cherries, wild berries and vegetables. The fruit and the fresh produce are transformed to make many other types of products, such as apple juice, cider and fruit preserves, while the many bees that help pollinate the fruit trees produce delicious honey.
Tasting products:
- SMOKED MORTANDÈLA FROM THE VAL DI NON
- HONEY
Nestled among the Dolomites, the Cheese Route is a journey through authentic flavors and the rich cheesemaking traditions of an extraordinary land. Here, nature intertwines with culinary culture, offering unique experiences. From Val di Fiemme, where Caprino di Cavalese pairs beautifully with local honey, to Val di Fassa, home to the renowned Puzzone di Moena PDO and Cher de Fascia. As you ascend toward Passo Rolle, you’ll discover the Paneveggio - Pale di San Martino Nature Park, an untouched corner of pure beauty. Continuing through San Martino di Castrozza, you’ll reach the Primiero Valley, where Formaggio di Primiero and botìro di Malga tell the story of traditional alpine dairies and the nearby Vanoi Valley.
The Cheese Route is more than just a gastronomic itinerary—it’s a sensory experience involving over 100 local businesses, including producers, restaurants, farm stays, alpine dairies, and specialty shops. Events, tastings, and encounters with producers and chefs make every visit special. Discover where to buy authentic Trentino products, savor traditional dishes, and explore hidden gems. Immerse yourself in the flavors of the alpine valleys, from cheeses and cured meats to honey, craft beers, and Trentino wines.
Let yourself be enchanted by the authentic aromas and tastes of the Dolomites!
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The Trentino Wine and Flavours Route is an ideal itinerary, a collection of products of excellence, a world of pleasures for the palate. In this land the sceneries change very quickly over a span of just a few kilometres – from the surface of Lake Garda to the vineyards of Piana Rotaliana, from the Dolomitic peaks of Madonna di Campiglio to the Valsugana plateau, from the Renaissance streets of Trento to the historical squares of Rovereto.
In this fascinating territory that spans from a Mediterranean environment to a typically Alpine one, one can find not only enticing food products but excellent local wines as well. Indeed, the assortment varies from wine to cheese, from cold meats to trout, from fruit to vegetables and olive oil. Products such as Trentodoc, Müller Thurgau, Vino Santo, Marzemino, Teroldego Rotaliano and Grappa are Trentino’s masterworks.
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