Mezzocorona

Mezzocorona, situated north of Trento is known for being the most beautiful vineyard of Europe. Here, vines are cultivated according to traditional methods: they are grown on the espalier or the so-called "pergola trentina". The particular terrain and ideal climate of this area are the pillars for the production of delicious high-quality wines. The Cittadella del Vino di Via del Teroldego is a complex of cutting-edge wineries and wine producers (Cantina Rotari, Cantina di Conferimento e Vinificazione, Centro di Imbottigliamento e Stoccaggio, PalaRotari) which are worth visiting both for their refined wines and innovative architecture.

Mezzocorona, nowadays home to about 5,500 inhabitants, looks back on a millennial history. Remains of settlements and necropolis dating between 6,000 BC and the Middle Ages were found here. Worth mentioning is the so-called wine citadel, a Roman farm where findings from grape processing and wine production can be admired, proving the century-long vinicultural tradition of the Piana Rotaliana.

Walkers and Mountainbikers can have fun on Monte Mezzocorona, a mountain right above the village which can be reached by cable car, a via ferrata and different hiking paths. Monte Mezzocorona is a quiet place far from daily rush where you can enjoy delicious snacks at one of the restaurants. We recommend visiting Castel Gottardo, a peculiar and stunning medieval fortress in a cave. Slightly below the monument at the foot of Monte Mezzocorona stands the 15th century Castel Firmian, a former residence of the eponymous family who also built another Palazzo which now houses the town hall of Mezzocorona. The bell tower of the main church boasts a gravestone depicting the "Om de Fèr" who, according to an ancient legend, killed the basilisk of the village.

Two recently inaugurated spectacular attractions can be visited on Monte Mezzocorona: the Skywalk and the 123 long and 130 metres high suspension bridge offering a stunning view of the entire Piana Rotaliana area.