Winter in Brenzone

Welcome back followers,

here again ready to tell the stories regarding the paradise where we live and how we pass the winter is  in the stunning Brenzone sul Garda.

The last articles were talking about autumn and our intense work of olives collection in order to produce our own oil you can find during the next summer season in the hotel as a clever souvenir or gift to remember us when you will be at home.

Winter in Brenzone was full of unforgettable moment. We celebrate Christmas as usual with the note of the band of Brenzone and welcomed the New Year with the traditional bath in the lake the first January where 79 crazy beat the cold weather.

We are ready to live other joyful moments like those, waiting for the summer and for the reopening of Hotel Brenzone Friday 4^Th April. In the meantime, we invite you to visit our new website to learn more about offers and promotions.

Warming regards

The Family Brighenti – Veronesi! 

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From a dusty letter…

Today we met one of the first tourists of the Garda Lake, catapulted over time and come to our days. So, we asked him to write a letter to his family. Famous for their stories, the grandtourist were coming from the north, and they were used to write letters where tell stories and conditions regarding the people were living the places they were visiting, embellishing them with their style of narration and descriptions. Here the result:

Today, October 25, 2013, the lake offers a temperature of 20 degrees and the sunny rays are the right invite you to a healthy walk, along the lakeside of Brenzone. The people are returned to work after the summer holidays and the peace and tranquility of nature, makes Brenzone so fantastic. Only think that in my homeland now winter is coming, make me more happy to be here.

The air is clean and the crystal lake water are the perfect habitat for the species of fish. Last night I could appreciate their incredible taste, with a glass of wine at my abode on the lake . The post house is in constructed in Venetian style with the most elegant charme. A piano was playing and from my room I could see the moon , falling asleep on the lake.

From here, I don’t want to go, Brenzone is magnificent, just missing you!

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Gastronomic specialties of autumn

Autumn is the transit season on the lake, the dynamic summer full of life gives way to the beauty and the purity of the environment in the winter season . Thanks to the abundant presence of water the local product, as olive and chestnut have the opportunity to grow in the right way and make products at km 0 with a disarming goodness.

During the months of October and November while collecting and production, in Brenzone’s restaurants you can enjoy creative combinations and recipes related to the area , not processed as nouvelle cuisine requires, but with the important exaltation of flavors and aromas of the traditional kitchen. Lovers of Italian cuisine may find the taste true and authentic with the opportunity to enjoy delicious meals served with a glass of the new wine, produced not so far in Bardolino.

Are months where take place since ages important events following  ancient traditions . A two-month oil festival in Brenzone and some appointment in Malcesine (20 October). In San Zeno di Montagna the jubilation of food with the chestnut DOP and on the Garda's shores, in Lazise, with the event " Dishes & Flavors , Oil of the lake and Products De.Co. "

If you love Italian food , 0 km products, the joy of the tasty dishes with  the right pairing wine and our company, "Al Vapor " combines the tradition and the use of natural products of the land , offering delicious meal and value time!

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The Garda Gold, an age-old tradition

Thinking on warm, sun and dry that an olive tree needs to produce golden fruit, Lake Garda stands as the last territory to the north that allows high-quality production. Climbing the plant it is hard to not lose concentration admiring the superb view of the Italian largest lake.

The extra virgin olive oil is recognized with D.O.P.the Italian label for special products, by the EEC in 1997, and is one of the best in Italy. Its culture is not simple as in other zone, in particular the Mediterranean, because the plants are high and irregular, requiring different treatment in terms of labour. This affect the price of course, but beyond that, also the quality.

Olio del Garda DOP, the oil of Brenzone, is the primary product in the preparation of the majority lakes recipes and to the Mediterranean diet, bringing out the flavor of the fish the flavor of Monte Baldo’ s product. The total production does not allow export, leaving the territory this excellence limiting its trade within the local people.

Fortunately, Hotel Brenzone has its own production to ensure its guests to enjoy this unique product and also in order to take with them a piece of Brenzone. At the reception or in our restaurant you can find souvenirs in glass bottles or cans for an easy transport. Alternately you can enjoy the festival in November and helping us with the harvest!

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Dante`s Paradiso

A lake there lies, at foot of that proud Alp

That o’er the Tyrol locks Germania in,

Its name Benacus, from whose ample breast
  
A thousand springs, methinks, and more, between

Camonica and Garda, issuing forth,

Water the Apennine.


This words of the greatest Italian poet Dante in his Masterpiece, the epic poem called „Divine Commedy” are a tribute to our Lake. In the XX part of the Inferno Virgil, his master, explains the origin of the Lombard city Mantua and continues the description of the area of the lake from Peschiera to Verona, begun by the poet in chapter XII where carefully describes the landscapes surround the Adige, especially for the territories of Rovereto and Marco.
Like Dante, many artist have done a stop on Lake Garda during their Grandtour and the cultural effects they have done, let today a heritage of immense value. Each story helps us understand the beauty of these places and landscapes that inspire feelings close to art, music, poem.
Sometime watching at the sunsets in September we are led to ask ourselves if in our hotel, with its history and build in the Venetian style, some poets have composed verses or some painter has put his painting on canvas.

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All roads lead to Brenzone

Have you ever found on top of a mountain thinking to arrive in the evening in your sweet refuge on the lake where you planned your holiday? In Brenzone happens often, even if following our tips, definitely it will be easier not to get lost in the journey towards to the lake.

Since the GPS has changed the way we travel, the Civil Protection of Brenzone is committed to recover unsuspecting tourists who venture on the hellish ascent / descent of Punta Veleno, or get stuck under a romantic arch in Olive square in Castelletto di Brenzone.

This is due to a bug in the reporting of the satellite navigation system to anyone traveling in Brenzone coming from the highway exit “Affi” which indicates the shortest path to reach our village. To avoid problems, that could turn your holiday in a nightmare, it is recommended to follow the directions on brown background that indicates the direction of “Lake Garda” and once arrived in the village of Garda, follow the spectacular road that shore the lake and arrive directly to Brenzone.

If you are still not sure of the path to follow visit our website or alternatively give us a call!

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Monte Baldo - Europe Garden

Famous as HORTUS EUROPAE the characteristics of this mountain are unique. The green (or white during the winter season) reflected in the largest Italian lake, offers a multitude of landscapes and natural activities that nowhere else are so rich. Its slopes are the perfect environment where different rare species of plants can grow form an incredible biodiversity.

The climate is so mild and due to this the summer last more and is still such a dream in low season having long walks on the crest of the mountain and among the many hiking trails. From the top the view is stunning, 360° on the lake and from Refuge Telegrafo – Barana  (directly over Brenzone at 7.930 ft altitude) it may be seen the famous lion of St. Mark's in Venice.

In Malcesine, 6 miles from our hotel, there is a cable car which takes 10 minutes from 292 feets above sea level to an altitude of almost 5.900 ft. The cabin of the second climb is rotating to allow a full view of the lake. For those prefer walk, directly from the Hotel is possible leave with flip flops and swimsuit and climb the 6.500 ft of altitude gap. Easily from the hamlet of Prada (3.281 ft) famous for Punta Veleno, start many path lasts few hours or entire journeys.

Until 8th October 2013 are organized hiking tours departing on Tuesdays from Magugnano. For more information do not hesitate to ask the reception of our Hotel Brenzone, there are plenty of secrets trails just waiting to be experienced!

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The water of the Lake

Blue and clear, fresh as from a lake surrounded by mountains, vital for countless animals  live inside, essential for the economy of the village. The water of our lake is a source of inspiration for poets and writers who have stayed here on its banks. It looks like a mirror and the desire to swim and abandon in it is stronger than the wonder that you have to contemplate the fortune to sit on its shores.

To the lake water also Brenzone owes his fortune. First because the first population arrive here decided to remain and second for the magnificent landscape and luxuriant products as the production of Olive oil to combine with delicious fish combination To the lake water, which over the years is reaching a very high level of cleanliness (which is very difficult for a lake of this size), owes also the special microclimate that during the year let the inhabitants live a truly timeless paradise.

Why not take advantage of a fortune as big, especially in September when the temperatures are milder and less concentration of people, so you can enjoy a vacation on Lake Garda in the best way.

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Hotel Brenzone – 100 years of histrory

The Hotel Brenzone is one of the Garda palazzo that since it first opened in 1911, it has had an interesting story. Many celebrities have been our guests and enjoyed the special atmosphere in the picturesque town of Brenzone. In every corner of the hotel, you can feel this special charm that emanates from the ancient walls steeped in tradition. 

Well aware of this priceless heritage, we aim to conserve it with care, yet we also want to offer our guests the ultimate in comfort. That is why last winter, our rooms  were renovated and equipped to the most modern standards withouth loosing this Venetian charm, continuing to be the faithful guardian of one of the most beautiful village on Lake Garda.

Time are changing and if you want succeed you have to follow them, but we are sure to be able to keep up with the times and offer what we are offering since a hundred years, our distinctive features family warmth and hospitality.

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MOTH – the Flying boat

Someone looking at the lake, from the windows of our hotel, could have notice some yachtsman who enjoyed flying with their boats with incredible speeds. Those boats are called MOTH, heavy 30 pounds, made from innovative materials and created for giving fun. Due to the study in speed and aerodynamics, it is not easy to manage their energy, requiring skills as well as technical as athletic.

It is only few years that the phenomenon is catching on and, as often happens, for the launch of new products in the sailing sector, Lake Garda is the perfect theatre. Have already been compete on our Lake the European and the World Championships and Brenzone will be under spotlight for the next event organized for this class.

he butterflies will be part of the Italian Championship from 13 to 15 September 2013, organized by the Yacht Club Acquafresca in collaboration with Tremosine univela, offering a magnificent show from the shore. The sailing Club in Assenza is a true pioneer in this category and can be proud to affirm that is one of the first in establish a first approach to this particular boat, in addition to the normal educational activities over the various classes and be one of the best Kitesurf school.

At the end of August and beginning of September the lake during the weekend is plenty of sails in occasion of regatta as Gorla or Centomiglia, and offers interesting new features as in the case of the Moth.

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Events at Brenzone in September

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Punta Veleno - The Gates of Hell

“Abandon all hope, you who climb here” is the revisited Dante´s quote people find on the first 180 degree turn, where it will miss 7 of the 8 km of the climb. This uphill catapults from 60 meters above sea level to the 1.000 of Prada, the highest Brenzone hamlet. Every year on this ascent take place a bike uphill where the bikers over the road can challenge themselves. Extreme Race Punta Veleno this year will be taken the first of September where everybody can compare his time with the time made by professionist in the 36th edition of the Giro del Trentino in 2012.

The race, inserted in Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) calendar was for Brenzone an event with a great media impact, with all association united to collaborate in order to prepare this big event. Waiting for Giro d’Italia, the legacy, is this annual meeting really interesting between the many cyclist that every day run on Brenzone’s road. Punta Veleno was the first real race for team Colombia Coldeportes, the beetles that brought a great enthusiasm on the lake, when they tried to climb for the first time finding plenty of snow.

Is easy walk up to Castello and immerse yourself in this natural paradise while looking at the faces of the riders understand the effort that must be done to climb this monster. At every turn seem to get to heaven, such is the slope (average of 12.7% and in the toughest stretch of 4 km to 16.5% with steps of 20%) even if the higher you climb, the more you grasp the immense beauty of our land. For those not so lucky to enjoy this amazing opportunity on the facebook page of the event there are all the pictures.

There are many who choose Hotel Brenzone for their break from training with the bike and believe that our hotel is the ideal place for relax after the immense effort of the ascent, and also the downhill! From here, however, there are many opportunity for everyone, even for the less trained you can enjoy miles of bike path on the beach, right on the lake!

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The land of Cockaigne

Cockaigne in mythology was a magic land, where the abundance was the source of luxury and pleasure. The inhabitants of Brenzone are convinced that in the writers quotes, as George Ellis or the Brothers Grimm, and in the paintings of the old masters such as Bruegel, inspiration was born on the river of Lake Garda.

Brenzone is famous with this name also thanks to the challenges taking place in August, continuing the tradition of the cockaigne pole. Teams of athletes from across the province of Verona and outside, try to climb the famous "greasy pole" that covered in grease and soap left no great satisfaction in his climb. Although it may seem like an easy game, require strength and technique to be overcome.

During the years this tradition has been losing, which until ten years ago led to Marniga for the San Rocco festival, a large number of spectator. Brenzone today, propose again this challenge with an horizontal pole on the water, the last weekend of August. The audience is still conspicuous due to the great evening of party with music and food.

Some of our customers have decided years ago to move from spectators into participants, why not experience the thrill of a slippery walkway on the water of the fantastic Lake Garda? Appointment for Saturday 24 in Brenzone’s harbour.

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Ferragosto in Brenzone - Saint Roch

The days between mid-August are special in Brenzone, in addition of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in the little hamlet of Marniga is celebrated one of the religious icon of the town, San Rocco.

The tradition of this festival is very old and the inhabitants are proud to be the passage of the baton in the Christian community life. A statue of the Saint, from the church of San Giovanni Battista, is carried in procession while rose petals are scattered.
In addition to this rite, usually follow three days of feast with dance, music and folklore, especially for children with a day full of games dedicated. The house specialty is the fantastic “risotto” accompanied by a sprinkling of parmesan cheese.

Is such a good thing the respect of the traditions (although some, which we discuss in the next post, have been changed) and is a pleasure to remember the icon of Saint Roch. The story tell that a Breton dog, named Reste, began to steal from the table of his master Gottardo Pallastrelli, a piece of bread every night. The master intrigued, following the animal, discovered that the noble gesture was made for the ill and suffering Rocco. Gottardo was converted in provide assistance to the needy and sick of the plague, became the first Saint Roch’s follower. From that day San Rocco is pictured next to a dog.

Rocco was treated by human "like a dog", and it is a dog that redeems the category treating Rocco "as a human". By us, in Hotel Brenzone, this sentence has a special meaning, convinced that in every dog we can find what in human is nowadays difficult to find, loyalty, vigilance, strength and virtue.

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Hotel Brenzone, where also Nuvolari was living slowly

A yellow sweater, blue pants and brown leather vest, this was the “Nivola” equipment for his race. We are talking about the champion Tazio Nuvolari, born in Mantua but true lover of Lake Garda. Nuvolari is one of the famous guest who stayed in our Hotel in our 100 years history.

The Garda was special for Tazio, because many important events of his life took place around, as one of its first victories in Verona, or as the meeting with Gabriele D'Annunzio, where the poet in addition to giving him a commemorative plaque engraved the sentence "fastest man of the world, the slowest animal on earth", gift him a golden turtle that became his trademark, still recognized.

Twice winner of the Mille Miglia at the age of 56 in Brescia, passing to say hello to fellow drivers, he was hired and literally “put” in the car bringing again thrill trough the spectators. In 1930 was the first man able to cover the distance of the race with an average of over 60 miles/h. Nuvolari was like this: simple and passionate, characteristic that here in Brenzone we know well.

How to not wonder that the benefits of the fresh lake air and the mixed cousine, between delicate fish  and strong flavors of the mountain, help Tazio in his triumps. A sure fact is that Nuvolari in Brenzone was not in hurry but he married our vision of indulge, in the joy of complete rest in the nature with a so pristine landscape.

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SOCIAL HOTEL BRENZONE

It is since 1911 that we trust in the values of being together and sharing the days with our guests. We like to listen their stories and be interested in their lives, because hospitality is understanding who you are dealing in order to satisfy his needs.

Today, as in the past this values moves all our actions and even if the relationship with the "customers" seems to have changed we still love being in family. For this reason we made an update to the trend feeling the importance of social networks in sharing important moments of our day.

No coincidence that over the years we have gained the recognition of Tripadvisor as the best hotel in Brenzone, taking benefit from our guests reviews, who boost us to improve every day.

In order to let you know our point of view is born this blog with the intent to bring a little of Brenzone, to the guests that winter cannot be here with us to enjoy the unusual winter. In addition to this we create a facebook profile with the opportunity to share your wonderful experience!

Why don’t do like us? let know who is far away how much you enjoyed your stay, giving tips to them on everything you like: an opinion on the new rooms, your point of view on the kitchen, the best time to go to the beach, all aspects of the routine of this corner of paradise.

Do not wait, BE SOCIAL!

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August of party in Brenzone

August is a full month in Brenzone. People can take advantage of the climate of the lake and the freshness of its waters and enjoy relaxation moments on the beach, although it is when the sun goes that the village shows all its elegance.

In this hot month, there are many proposals to spend the evenings in joy and the municipal calendar is full of great events and feast days to be exploited at all. Check-out the calendar of appointments, is so full that you may have the opportunity to participate in moments of active life in Magugnanoduring your stay. Your hotel on the lake, thanks to its convenient location, allows you maximum enjoyment without having to think in other.

Live Brenzone, Live it at all!

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Brenzone, the new Brazil for Kitesurfer

You, the board and a kite able to transports you to the mercy of the wind, and let you experience the thrill of the speed, if not for the grace of the flight. It is one of the extreme sport and although it is so recent, has ancient origins. In Europe in ‘800 there were already who imagining the power wind in of transport and the opportunity to fly upon a board. We are talking about Kitesurfing.

In Brenzone over the past decade was born spontaneously the culture for this sport. The development was due to the extremely favorable conditions of wind. Its strength and continuous, unique and is a pleasure to learn how to fly with the board caressed by the sunset.

There are many schools in the village, which has the highest number in percentage, and of course one also in Magugnano where you can see every day a motorboat for support the kiters’ tricks. It is not unusual sit drinking a cocktail in the restaurant "Al Vapor", see and greet the guys with the large costumes and American hats.

To celebrate this passion, next July 26 there will be a partyde dicated to the  Brazilian friends from the most famous beaches, just one minute walking  from the Hotel Brenzone, named KITEPIRINHAS.
Why not discover more, especially if Peter wants to share a big mojito!

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Quality Approved certification of Italian hospitality

The certification “Ospitalità Italiana”  is promoted by the Chambers of Commerce to evaluate the quality of the receptive and restorative facilities in Italy. After careful examination by ISNART (National Institute for Tourism Research) on 250 different parameters an hotel can receive the mark of quality if in line with the standards of excellence.

With pride we announce that the Hotel Brenzone becomes part of this group of 14 facilities throughout the province of Verona, which are distinguished by their quality offer. We were at the Chamber of Commerce of Verona in the official awards ceremony to receive this illustrious certificate of guarantee to you.

Among the years we were looking for this quality, trying to reach the standard of a family run business, that reflects the gold natural paradise we have just in front. Even without a label we were sure that those who chosen us for their holiday, truly knew what they were looking for, now is down in black and white.

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Hotel Brenzone in Pictures

Because a picture tells more than 1000 words:

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