Ciottolando con Gusto
The food and wine trail through the cobblestones of the village of Malcesine
About Ciottolando con Gusto
A journey of taste among the cobblestones
Ciottolando con Gusto is the food and wine event of Malcesine, a pearl of Lake Garda in the province of Verona. The medieval village, with its characteristic cobblestone alleys (the 'ciottoli' that give the event its name), is transformed into a multi-stage trail through taverns, gardens, and historic palaces.
The flavors of Garda
By purchasing a ticket, you receive a map that guides you through the various stations, where local chefs and restaurateurs offer typical dishes reinterpreted with a creative touch: lake fish and extra virgin olive oil, aromatic herbs, cheeses, Monte Baldo truffle, and Garronese Veneta beef, accompanied by local wines, particularly those from the Bardolino Consortium.
Music and atmosphere
On weekend afternoons, live music enlivens the 'Garden of Taste' and the Palazzo dei Capitani, creating a unique and evocative atmosphere. The ticket often includes admission to the Scaligero Castle and activities for children, for an experience that combines taste, culture, and beauty on the Veronese side of Garda.
Ciottolando con Gusto — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Ciottolando con Gusto is scheduled for Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026 in the historic center of Malcesine, on Lake Garda.
The village transforms into a multi-stage food and wine trail: by purchasing a ticket, you receive a map that guides you through the stations located in alleys, small squares, and scenic viewpoints. The stars are the flavors of Garda — lake fish, extra virgin olive oil, Monte Baldo truffle, Garronese Veneta beef — accompanied by Bardolino Consortium wines. In the afternoons, live music at the Garden of Taste and Palazzo dei Capitani.
Programme Ciottolando con Gusto 2026
Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026 — Historic center of Malcesine
- Multi-stage food and wine trail through the village's taverns, gardens, and palaces (map included with ticket)
- Garda specialties: lake fish, extra virgin olive oil, aromatic herbs, cheeses, Monte Baldo truffle, Garronese Veneta beef
- Wines from the Bardolino Consortium
- In the afternoons — Live music at the Garden of Taste and Palazzo dei Capitani
- Admission to the Scaligero Castle and activities for children (generally included)
Highlights Ciottolando con Gusto 2026
Prices Ciottolando con Gusto 2026
Practical information — Ciottolando con Gusto
How to get there
Malcesine can be reached by car via the SS249 Gardesana Orientale, by ferry on Lake Garda, or by bus. The trail winds through the historic center.
When
At the end of September, on the weekend (Saturday and Sunday).
Notes
Ticket with map of the stands; limited number of passes, advance purchase recommended. Admission to the Scaligero Castle often included.
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Where does it take place — Ciottolando con Gusto
Centro storico di Malcesine
Centro storico, 37018 Malcesine