Trentino-Alto Adige

In Alto Adige, grape growing is the dominant form of agriculture, but in Trentino, the vines thrive alongside other crops. This region is the top in the country for their percentage of DOC wines produced (67 percent) compared to the overall regional total. Schiava is the dominant grape varietal, but Teroldego, Marzemino and Nosiola are also grown.

Wine Trail-From north to south

* In Meltina , Vivaldi Arunda (tel. 0471668033) produces a spumanti from Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco grapes.
* Don't miss the Cantina La Vis at Via del Carmine 7 (tel. 0461246325) in Lavis. Wine-tastings and sales are offered in the modern Vinoteca.
* Trento 's Ferrari Fratelli Lunelli at Via del Ponte 15 (tel. 0461972311) is one of Italy's leading wine firms.
* Letrari (tel. 0464411093) in Nogaredo offers tastings of 16 wines including one of the best DOCs in the area, Marzemino Selezione Letrari.
* In Rovereto , visit Conti Bossi Fedrigotti at Via Unione 43 (tel. 0464439250) where the most distinguished wines are the Conte Federico and the Fojaneghe.

Festivals and Culinary Events
. June: Isera - Wine Encounters
. July: Cembra-Muller Thurgau Show