The Typical Products of the Trentino Alto Adige Region

When we think of Trento and Bolzano, breathtaking peaks come to mind, enchanting oak forests, bright paths through meadows, streams and streams with clear and fresh waters, silent peoples in love with nature, villages and stone farms, fountains and ancient washbasins. These are visions of nature's beauty that few other regions can express.

The Dolomites, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO, some historic valleys, such as Fassa, Non, Resia, Gardena, Adige, Fiemme, Pusteria, Sarentino; Natural Parks such as Sciliar-Catinaccio, Sassolungo, PuezOdle, Fanes-Sennes-Braies, Stelvio, Tessa,

TYPICAL TRENTINO AND SOUTH TYROLEAN PRODUCTS

Among these beauties, cuisine and typical productions are affected by ancient traditions and a history that is linked to Saxon and Germanic territories. A deep bond links South Tyrol with Tyrol and Austrian peasant culture. A factor that makes itself felt in the production of very local specialties that, however, have managed to conquer tables all over the world. Just think of Speck from Alto Adige PGI or the Puzzone di Moena PDO cheese from Val di Fassa. In both cases, the products have managed to create very large international markets. These are also phenomena that have given way to meat processing that seeks to simulate its characteristics.

But only the aromatic herbs of these places, their purity, their rarity, only this pure air and these rock cellars can refine these products, guaranteeing inimitable flavors and aromas. Trentino Alto Adige is the home of apples. The first PDO for this fruit in Europe was established in Val di Non followed later by the South Tyrolean Apple IGP, in particular the Val Venosta. The ones with the ladybug. Another PDO cheese is Spressa delle Giudicarie.

The highest oil in the world, produced at the northernmost latitude, is the one obtained north of Lake Toblino, in the Valley of the Lakes, the Garda Trentino DOP Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Trentino Alto Adige is also one of the regions with the highest value of aromatic grape species. Muller Thurgau is the typical wine of the Cembra Valley, Termeno (Tramin in German) gave its name to the famous Gewurtztraminer. But how can we not forget the great Sylvaners above Bolzano. Trentino and Alto Adige also have in common the production of the world's best-selling Italian wine, Pinot Grigio. They also have in common the production of extraordinary classic methods such as Trento DOC and extraordinary Pinot Neri from the valleys of Resia, Meltina, Alta Val d'Adige.

In Trentino, one of the most important Italian oenological schools, the Institute of San Michele all'Adige, has existed for years, from which the most brilliant Italian oenologists come out. It is precisely in this valley that Teroldego Rotaliano is produced, which together with Marzemino represents the typicality of the grapes of the Province of Trento. South Tyrol, on the other hand, is characterized by the production of Lagrein and Pinot Noir, in addition to international ones such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Very interesting is the pink Moscato, which is at its best here.

To conclude, two extraordinary products that are part of the Trentino tradition, Mortandela and Salà Trentino meat. The latter is in particular typical of the areas north of Lake Garda, while the former typical of Val di Non is protected by a Slow Food Presidium.

All you have to do is discover all our typical Trentino and South Tyrolean products that we have for sale online on this page! Have a good navigation and enjoy your meal!