Frantoi Aperti – Garda Trentino

Frantoi Aperti: Discovering Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Frantoi Aperti is the autumn event that opens the doors of the mills in Garda Trentino to showcase the world of extra virgin olive oil from Lake Garda. During the olive harvest season, the mills on the northern shore of the lake welcome visitors for guided tours, tastings, and educational activities.

The World’s Northernmost Olive Oil Production Zone

Garda Trentino is the world’s northernmost olive oil production area, where the lake’s Mediterranean microclimate allows olive cultivation at up to 300 meters of altitude. The Garda Trentino DOP extra virgin olive oil is a product of excellence: delicate, fruity, and with notes of green almond that distinguish it from southern oils.

What to Experience

The program includes visits to mills during pressing, where you can witness all phases of oil production, from the arrival of the olives to cold pressing. Guided tastings teach you to recognize the characteristics of the oil and how to pair it with traditional Garda dishes.

There are also walks through olive groves with naturalist guides, workshops for children, cooking classes with local chefs, and farmers’ markets featuring zero-kilometer products. The event takes place at various mills between Riva del Garda, Arco, and Torbole. Free admission, tastings included.