Polpenazze del Garda
Welcome to Polpenazze del Garda!
Here we are, in the province of Brescia, in the splendid area of Valtenesi, right next to the beautiful Lake Garda. Here is Polpenazze del Garda, a municipality of 2693 inhabitants, which will welcome you with its Mediterranean climate and the famous production of Valtenesi, delicious wine, and high-quality olive oil.
Discovering the territory of Polpenazze
Polpenazze occupies a privileged position on the western shore of Lake Garda, immersed in a hilly territory that mainly hosts vine and olive crops. The main grape variety is Groppello, but you will also find Marzemino, Sangiovese, and Barbera. The fraction of Picedo is the largest and has great importance in the life of the Municipality.
Moreover, Polpenazze del Garda is also the main producer of oil in Valtenesi. All these excellences come together in the Wine Fair, an appointment not to be missed, which takes place every year in the streets of the historic center, from the last weekend of May to the first days of June.
Climate and temperatures
We have already mentioned the Mediterranean climate of Polpenazze del Garda, but now let's see some more data. Thanks to the mitigation of Lake Garda, the temperatures are quite mild and pleasant throughout the year. For example, in summer, you can expect an average temperature of 23.2 degrees Celsius, while in winter, the average temperature is around 4.2 degrees Celsius.
Origins of the name
Finally, if you are wondering where the name of our Municipality comes from, you can discover that according to Mazza (1986), the toponym of Polpenazze derives from the Roman personal name "Pomponius," through the pejorative augmentative "Pomponicius."
In short, Polpenazze del Garda is a Municipality rich in history, culture, and traditions, immersed in a wonderful territory, where nature and agriculture merge to give us gastronomic excellences and precious wines. Come visit us to discover what we are talking about!
