The weekend kicks off with a proposal to experience on two wheels, with Taste & Bike between Banale, Bleggio and Lomaso , scheduled for Friday 14 May starting at 9.30 : a day to discover the Giudicarie starting from Comano Cattoni Holiday in Comano Terme, where pick up a tasty picnic proposal and then proceed to Stenico and its artistic / naturalistic treasures. Lunch will instead be among the apple orchards of Agritur Maso Pra Cavai in Bleggio Superiore, from which we will move towards Fiavè for a visit to the Fontanèl Farm, including cheese tasting, and then return, at around 4.30 pm, to Comano. Thermal baths crossing the Lomaso. The circular route for a total of 28 km with an altitude difference of 730 m. The participation fee is 40 euros per person, excluding bicycle / ebike rental and entrance tickets to the structures of Stenico (Castle, Garden, etc.). Reservations required by Tuesday 11 May by contacting the Trentino Wine and Flavors Route on 0461 921863 or by writing to info@stradavinotrentino.com.
On the same day , at Mas dei Chini in Martignano di Trento , Inkino Trekking is instead scheduled: a day in the countryside, starting at 10.00 , where to discover the vineyard hills guided by a guide who will illustrate the secrets of the company's wines, followed by a lunch on the farm with, among other things, a selection of milk products from Trento, Agraria Riva del Garda, Caseificio degli Altipiani and Vezzena and Trota Oro paired with wines from the cellar. Everything will end with a relaxing afternoon among the rows. The participation fee is 60 euros per person; 30 euros for children and teenagers up to 14 years. Reservations required by Thursday 13 May by contacting Mas dei Chini on 0461 821513 or by writing to info@masdeichini.it.
In Valsugana , on the other hand, from 15.30 to 18.30 it is the turn of the Walk among the vineyards of Serso , a guided tour to discover the vineyards of the area, among the most suitable for the production of white wines in the valley. In conclusion, tasting of the wines of Cantine Monfort produced here in combination with appetizer food prepared with the excellences of Azienda Agricola Le Mandre and other local realities, such as the Associazione Antichi Vitigni della Valsugana. The participation fee is 40 euros per person; 15 for children and teenagers aged 9 to 18; free under 9 years. Reservations required by Wednesday 12 May by contacting Cantine Monfort by email at info@cantinemonfort.it.
And again, again on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 May , the snack of the heart is scheduled, starting at 3.00 pm at the Le Albere district of Trento: after having picked up a delicious snack at Dolcemente Marzari, guests can move to the adjacent park and taste the sweets of Pasticceria Marzari, made with the products of Ca 'dei Baghi and Birrificio degli Arimanni, combined with curious games. The participation fee is 12 or 15 euros depending on the picnic solution chosen. Reservations recommended by contacting Dolcemente Marzari at 0461 036036 or by writing to info@dolcementemarzari.it.
On Saturday 15 May it will be possible to take part in Taste & Bike vista Brione : the appointment is at 9.30 at Agraria Riva del Garda. From there you will leave for Monte Brione, where you can admire a splendid view of Lake Garda, then return to the cycle path along the Benaco and stop for lunch at L'Ora Ristorante in Riva del Garda. In the afternoon we will continue with the visit to Madonna delle Vittorie in Arco, and then return. A ring route with a total length of 21 km for a difference in height of about 240 m. The participation fee is 49 euros, excluding bicycle / ebike rental. Reservations required by Wednesday 12 May by contacting the Trentino Wine and Flavors Route on 0461 921863 or by writing to info@stradavinotrentino.com.
At 10.30, at Madonna delle Vittorie in Arco , Spirito di Primavera is also scheduled, a guided tour of the cellar to discover Chardonnay with a final lunch, where the Trota Oro products will meet the various expressions of this vine, both in the still and Trentodoc version, and conclusion with a Marzadro Distillery grappa. The participation fee is 45 euros per person. Reservations required by Friday 14 May by contacting Madonna delle Vittorie on 0464 505542 or by writing to info@madonnadellevittorie.com.
Both Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 May , at Mas dei Chini in Martignano di Trento, from 10.00 , Pic-nic live the vineyard takes place: guests will be given a delicious and rich picnic basket with delicacies based on products: Latte Trento, Trota Oro, Agraria Riva del Garda, Caseificio degli Altipiani and Vezzena, a colorful plaid, and a bottle of wine for every two people to collect at the Maso, and then leave for the vineyard to find the right corner for a perfect relaxing break from which to enjoy a breathtaking view. The participation fee is 35 euros per person; 20 for children up to 12 years. Reservations required within the day before the chosen date by contacting Mas dei Chini on 0461 821513 or by writing to info@masdeichini.it.
Info reservations, prices and details of bike routes available at the links indicated. To stay up to date on the program (changes are possible to better adapt it to the situation and regulations) consult the dedicated page on the website, www.tastetrentino.it/gemmedigusto, and subscribe to the newsletter to receive the brochure that can be browsed online.
Gemme di gusto is an exhibition that is part of the provincial wine events and is organized in collaboration with the La Trentina Consortium, which will pay homage to the guests of some initiatives of its apples, and the support of the Municipality of Trento, the Community of Valle Alta Valsugana Bersntol, Community of the Valle dei Laghi, BIM Sarca.
