TRAUBENKUR
The grape-cure
Garda trentino, 13-28 September 2008

Between the 800s and the 900s, at the end of the summer season, several guests coming from the middle European élite met in the marvellous valley of the Upper Garda, now Trentino, to enjoy the mild and beneficial climate. Whoever took advantage of this delightful period, devoted his time to treating himself by taking advantages of the famous Traubenkur or rather "grape-cure". Even if at that time, amongst the splendours of the Hapsburgian Court one tried to improve one's health with natural product, we find that it is even more of a necessity nowadays to detoxicate the body and mind in a perfect environment. Traubenkur is a grape-cure, a dietetic regime of great therapeutic value; and the Garda trentino surrounded by its splendid nature invites one to rest, take sport and have fun.

Besides the distribution of finely selected grapes and must in many spots and hotels of our area, you can also participate to guided visits between nature and culture, be amused by various entertainments and taste wines, brandies and sparkling wine of Trentino with an expert sommelier during an exhibition organized at the Casino, because the grape-cure is for us also "cure of our hospitality". During the Traubenkur some restaurants propose dedicated menus, designed to combine the wholesomeness of the local cuisine with the authenticity of the typical products of the “Wine and Flavour Trail from Garda to the Brenta Dolomites”.

Traubenfest

Hapsburg Arco – Handicraft & Traditions
(September 13-28 – only on the weekend)
On the first weekend of the Traubenkur, Arco becomes a Hapsburg town to relive the romantic and magical atmosphere of the late 19th century, when the Mitteleuropean aristocracy, following the Archduke Albert of Austria, used to pass the winter here. On the last two weekends the handicrafts and traditions of the past are revived.

“Frutti d’Oro” & “Osteria del Gusto”
(September 19-28 – only on the weekend)
In Riva del Garda, the small flavour village “Frutti d’Oro” offers the typical and excellent produce of the “Wine and Flavour Trail from Garda to the Brenta Dolomites”. The “Osteria del Gusto” will propose the best local dishes, like the “polenta”, the queen of Trentino cuisine, prepared in different kinds.

Cibovagando: walking & tasting
(September 27 – from h. 17.00 - € 15,00)
Along the streets and in the little squares of Riva del Garda, a tasting walk to try the typical dishes of Garda Trentino.

Traubentour - The tours

Wine-Wandering
A tour by bus to discover the typical products of Garda Trentino: stop at a winery that produces wine and extra-virgin olive oil; a producing farm that makes the precious “Vino Santo”, today Slow Food Presidium; the day will end with a wine tasting session accompanied by other typical local products.
(September 19 and 26 – Timetable 13.30/18.00 - € 12,00)

Déjeuner sur l’herbe
Bicycle outing along the cycle paths that wind through vineyards and orchards to rediscover the art of eating outdoors. Essential ingredients for this picnic: tablecloths spread over the grass, and baskets filled with the products from the “Wine and Flavour Trail from Garda to the Brenta Dolomites”.
(September 20 and 27 – Timetable 10.30/14.30 - € 10,00)

Info: 
Ingarda Trentino - Azienda per il Turismo
Tel. +39 0464 554444 - Fax +39 0464 520308
info@gardatrentino.it - www.gardatrentino.it