Madonna delle Vittorie

The Marzadro family and the winery on the northern shore of Lake Garda

The Madonna delle Vittorie winery is located in Arco, at the northernmost tip of Lake Garda, nestled between vineyards and olive groves that have shaped the image of this Trentino landscape for generations. The estate is owned by the Marzadro family, who are also known for their traditional grapperia in the Vallagarina — a testament to their deep roots in the food culture of this region. Wine, olive oil, and distillation are not side-by-side here, but rather an expression of a shared understanding of origin and craftsmanship. Over time, the winery has developed into a full-fledged agritourism operation: with a wine bar, oil mill, restaurant, and guided tours through the vineyards and cellar.

Limestone, wind, and temperature fluctuations — a terroir that works with you

The location on the northern shore of Lake Garda is not a marketing coincidence, but the decisive means of production. Two local winds shape the rhythm of the vineyards: The “Ora del Garda” blows inland from the lake during the day, while the “Pelér” blows back at night. This regular ventilation system protects the vines from humidity and mold without the need for heavy intervention. Added to this is the calcareous soil, which gives the wines a mineral tension, as well as the temperature fluctuations between day and night, which allow the aromatic potential of the grapes to ripen fully. The approximately 26 hectares of vineyards are spread across the municipalities of Arco, Riva del Garda, and Nago-Torbole — all within the catchment area of this extraordinary microclimate. Cultivation is carried out exclusively using the Guyot system, which allows for controlled yield management and good exposure of the shoots to light. In addition to the vineyards, Madonna delle Vittorie manages around 7 hectares of olive groves. The olives are cold-pressed on the day of harvest — this preserves the polyphenols and results in a fresh, slightly peppery oil with fruity notes, which is marketed under the protected designation of origin Garda DOP.

Indigenous grape varieties, classic sparkling wines, and a broad assortment

The assortment at Madonna delle Vittorie consistently revolves around the identity of the region. Nosiola, the leading white variety of Trentino, stands here alongside Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer for the white repertoire. Among the reds, Lagrein and Teroldego — both indigenous varieties from Trentino-South Tyrol — take center stage, complemented by Merlot and international varieties. After the mash fermentation, the Lagrein undergoes maturation in French oak barrels and subsequently bottle aging before sale. The flagship in the sparkling wine segment is the Spumante Brut Trento DOC Metodo Classico — a classic bottle-fermented cuvée for which Trentino, with its cool high-altitude location, is internationally known. Anyone who knows the assortment of Madonna delle Vittorie gets a reliable picture of this region: clear white wines with acidic structure, full-bodied reds with depth, and an olive oil that shows how closely wine and Mediterranean craftsmanship lie together here.