3 surprising villages in Trentino that you should visit-proiezionidiborsa.it
Trentino is rich in landscapes and natural beauties in every season of the year. Among the local attractions, however, there is also good food which, combined with fantastic villages to visit, becomes an opportunity for an unforgettable trip.
In this article we will go to the discovery of 3 localities where typical products are produced of excellence. We will get to know Folgaria and the Vezzena cheese, San Lorenzo in Banale and the ciuiga and Revò and the Gropello.
3 surprising villages in Trentino that you should visit starting from Folgaria
Folgaria it is located on the Cimbro plateau in the south-eastern part of Trentino. We are at an altitude of 1,170 m. Folgaria, in addition to being destination for beginners and expert skiershas a Old Town which is a little gem to wander through historic shops and pastry shops with spectacular donuts.
Folgaria-photo from wikipedia
The Cimbrian village is one of the municipalities to be regulated Vezzena cheese can be produced which takes its name from the majestic Cima Vezzena. Cow’s milk and bovine rennet are used to produce this cheese tasty semi-hard texture which can be more or less seasoned. The “stravecchio” version is to try grated on polenta or on strangolapreti with melted malga butter.
La ciuiga and San Lorenzo in Banale
We now move to the area of the Adamello Brenta Park, a few kilometers from the Terme di Comano. Here we meet the reports for the municipality of San Lorenzo Dorsino. We reach the locality of San Lorenzo in Banale which appears in the list of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Strolling through the streets of the village among wooden and stone houses frescoed with scenes of rural life is a magical feeling.
San Lorenzo in Banale-photo from wikipedia
In front of the Brenta Dolomites there is the Nembia lake, an unmissable destination for peace and unspoiled nature. In the village of San Lorenzo ciuiga is produced, a smoked salami made with pork and white turnips flavored with garlic, salt and pepper.
The ciuiga is a smoked salami – photo from wikipedia
The aged ciuiga can be sliced like a salami accompanied by a finely chopped cabbage salad.
Revò and Groppello
Above the Lake of Santa Giustina the village of Revò rises. The artificial basin of Santa Giustina, enjoyable in summer thanks to a silent and panoramic beach, it originates from the Dam wanted by Edison for energy production. The history of the construction of the dam is narrated by a photographic exhibition at Casa Campia in Revò. From this stately building you can enjoy a magnificent view over the whole Valle di Non. Many people who mention this valley immediately think of apples but in reality there is also a native grape variety red berry.
Revò-photo from wikipedia
The Groppello di Revò it is a red wine produced by only 5 winegrowers. It is a rarity that is worth a visit to Revò and the towns on the third bank of the Nonesa. Groppello di Revò has notes of undergrowth and pepper and an interesting acidity. From these grapes a sparkling wine and a grappa are also produced. Tasting a plate of grilled meats with a glass of Groppello di Revò is priceless.
Here are 3 surprising villages in Trentino that you should visit if you like to eat well and spend little.
