The largest Italian lake, Lago di Garda or Bènaco (Lacus benacus until 800 AD) is located in the three Italian regions of Trentino-Alto Adige (north), Lombardy (west) and Veneto (east). The 52 km long and 17 km wide lake covers around 370 km². The large body of water has a positive influence on viticulture. Due to its location, the sub-Mediterranean climate is characterised by hot summers and mild winters with little precipitation.

Vines are cultivated around the lake in the north, olive trees and citrus fruits in the east and south. There are many DOC/DOCG areas on or near the lake, some of which cross regional boundaries. These are Bardolino, Garda, Lugana and San Martino della Battaglia (Lombardy, Veneto), Garda Colli Mantovani, Riviera del Garda Classico and Valtènesi (Lombardy), as well as Valpolicella, Amarone della Valpolicella and Recioto della Valpolicella (Veneto).
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