Azienda Agricola Salvetta: The Organic Soul of the Valle dei Laghi

In the heart of the Valle dei Laghi, where time breathes in centuries, Azienda Agricola Salvetta in Sarche di Madruzzo safeguards a legacy dating back to the 16th century (1524, as marked on the winery’s entrance portal). We are a partner of the Garda Trentino area not only due to our geographic location, but because we share its spirit: a deep respect for nature, certified by our conversion to organic farming in 2012, and a passion for authentic traditions.

Our philosophy is expressed through two wines that naturally tell the story of the Valle dei Laghi, and through our extra virgin olive oil that reaches all the way to Lake Garda:

• Nosiola: The Gold of Trentino
  The only native white grape variety in the area, we interpret our Nosiola “as it once was.” After hand harvesting, the grapes ferment slowly on their skins for a week—a process that gives the wine a bold character and rich hues. It then rests for six months in acacia barrels, which refine its structure and persistence, followed by at least a year of bottle aging in a Rhine-style bottle to complete its evolution. The result is an organic, mineral, and structured wine—capable of stirring emotion and aging with grace.
   
• Vino Santo Trentino: The Magic of Waiting
  This wine is a ritual, an ode to patience. The finest Nosiola grapes are left to wither for over six months on traditional “aréle” (wooden drying racks), caressed by the valley’s unique winds: the cold morning “Peler” and the mild afternoon “Ora del Garda.” This slow process encourages the development of “noble rot” (Botrytis cinerea), a precious natural alchemy. Pressing takes place during Holy Week, followed by an extremely slow fermentation that continues for years in small oak barrels, glass vessels, and initially in steel. This is our meditative jewel—a nectar that embodies the Alpine tradition of the Valle dei Laghi, perfectly paired with savory dishes.
   
• Garda DOP Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The Treasure of Monte Brione
  Our dedication to the land goes beyond the vineyard, extending to the slopes of Monte Brione in Riva del Garda—an authentic nature reserve overlooking the lake. Here, in our century-old olive grove, we grow Casaliva in purity, the region’s quintessential variety. From these trees comes our Garda DOP Trentino Extra Virgin Olive Oil, an organic product that directly expresses the territory. The olives are harvested in early October to capture their freshness, producing an oil with an unmistakable character: an intense, fruity aroma with notes of fresh grass and a typical almond aftertaste, balanced by a slight bitterness and spiciness that define its unique flavor and fragrance. A precious monovarietal oil that encapsulates the true soul of Garda.