Castles and Wineries of Trentino

In this tour, history and wine and food come together to make you acquainted with the south of the Trentino region.
Just a little further north than Lake Garda, along an itinerary of about 140 km, which sees Malcesine as its starting point and finish, some of the Trentino region’s most charming castles can be admired, built to protect beautiful valleys, now characterised by rows of grape vines. This is a wonderful chance to combine a visit to the castles with that of the wineries, and to enjoy a taste of the fine local wines.
ARCO CASTLE, highly suggestive is the walk amid the olive groves which from the centre of Arco leads to the castle – T 0464532255
DRENA CASTLE, built in the Carolingian period, it offers a wonderful view of the “marocche”, unusual rock formations created by glaciers – Nov.-Mar. Sat. and Sun. 10 am – 6 pm, Apr.-Oct. 10 am –6 pm closed Mondays.

TOBLINO CASTLE, a fine example of lakeside fortification. It has undergone numerous changes over the centuries; partially transformed into a restaurant – T 0461864036
In this first section are the wineries PISONI – T 0461563216 and PRAVIS – T 0461564565, visits by appointment

BESENO CASTLE, the largest fortress of Trentino – T 0461834600
ROVERETO CASTLE, built in the 14th century by the Castelbarco, it hosts a historical Italian war museum – T 0464438100
In this area are the wineries DE TARCZAL – T 0464409134 and BALTER – T 0464430101, visits by appointment

SABBIONARA DI AVIO CASTLE, the fief of the Castelbarco; it was here that William II hosted Dante Alighieri – T 046464453
In the Valdadige are the wineries VALLAROM – T 0464684297 and BORGO DEI POSSERI – T 0464671899, visits by appointment.