Day 1
Arriving from Lavis, an initial stop at the skywalk on the San Giorgio Dam on the Avisio River is a must. You can reach it from the Franch Farmstead (Maso Franch) or the Giardino dei Ciucioi in Lavis. And then onwards, curve after curve, towards the beating heart of the valley's vineyards. In Verla di Giovo, it is worth making a stop at Villa Corniole, a family business that will lead you on a journey through the region's iconic wines, from Müller Thurgau to Trento DOC, to taste in their wine cellar carved out of the porphyry, or on the terrace with a view over the surrounding vineyards.
In another hamlet of Giovo, Palù, the birthplace of great cycling champions such as Francesco Moser or Gilberto Simoni, you can pair wine tasting with a traditional culinary experience in an intimate, elegant atmosphere where wood and stone elements coexist in harmony. The Simoni Winery is ready to open the doors of their agritourism to prepare you some of the most iconic dishes in the region, from dumplings to strangolapreti (spinach and bread dumplings). But if you come here you absolutely have to try the legendary tortel di patate (potato fritters), paired with the finest cheeses and cold meats, or perhaps a tartare di carne salada (salted meat tartare). Try it with a glass of Schiava wine.
You can dedicate the afternoon to a cycle ride through the vineyards of Cembra and their surroundings: better with an e-bike, however, as here the hills can get pretty steep.
And for dinner you can discover a real saloon: near Lago Santo, Happy Ranch is waiting for you, where the typical cuisine also pays homage to American meat specialities, such as BBQ ribs and delicious hamburgers. If you like western style, you will feel right at home.
