Events on Lake Garda
Lake Garda wine
Lake Garda makes three very recognisable wines, one per area. Lugana is a white from the south shore, made from the Turbiana grape. Bardolino, red and rosé Chiaretto, comes from the hills of the Verona shore. The Valtènesi, in the hills behind the Brescia shore, is the home of Groppello Chiaretto.
Many wineries run tastings by appointment all year. Write or call ahead, especially at weekends.
Lugana. A white from the Turbiana grape. The production zone covers Sirmione, Desenzano del Garda, Lonato del Garda and Pozzolengo in Lombardy, and Peschiera del Garda in Veneto.
Bardolino and Chiaretto. A red from Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara, and its rosé, Chiaretto. Made in the hills of the Verona shore, around Bardolino, Garda and Lazise.
Valtènesi. The hill country behind the Brescia shore, known for Groppello Chiaretto, a rosé.
How to visit. Book the tasting: many wineries receive by appointment. If you're driving, pick one town and one or two wineries.
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Common questions
What are the typical wines of Lake Garda?
Lugana, a white from the south shore; Bardolino and Chiaretto, a red and a rosé from the Verona shore; and the Valtènesi, the home of Groppello Chiaretto in the Brescia hills.
Where is Lugana made?
In Sirmione, Desenzano del Garda, Lonato del Garda and Pozzolengo, in the province of Brescia, and in Peschiera del Garda, in the province of Verona.
Do you need to book to visit a winery?
Many wineries receive by appointment, so book the tasting, especially at weekends. Check opening hours on the winery's own website.
Updated Friday, September 4