What grows here
Malcesine
15 protected denominations overlap in this municipality.
On the rugged northernmost shore of Lake Garda in the Verona province, Malcesine's unique lacustrine microclimate shapes the character of its local agricultural treasures. Among the 15 protected denominations overlapping this lakeside territory, the delicate, herbaceous Veneto Valpolicella DOP extra virgin olive oil stands out, produced here at the northernmost limit of Mediterranean olive cultivation. This specialized climate also nurtures the vineyards responsible for the expressive Verona IGT wines. These distinct geography-driven flavors thrive where alpine winds meet deep, temperature-regulating waters, defining a precise agricultural micro-zone that cannot be replicated elsewhere.