The Longobard Hills Wine Route – Lombardy: Brescian hills, historic vines and paths through vineyards and abbeys. The Longobard Hills Wine Route crosses an agricultural landscape shaped by centuries of work in the hills east of Brescia. Between Rezzato, Botticino, Capriano del Colle and the Ronchi area, there are vineyards, silent villages, country churches and ancient farmhouses surrounded by greenery. 🍷 Wines of character and territorial productions: This wine-growing area holds little-known but surprising denominations: the Botticino DOC, an intense red from Barbera, Marzemino, Sangiovese and Schiava grapes; Capriano del Colle DOC, produced on clayey and mineral-rich soils; and the IGT Ronchi di Brescia, testimony of a viticulture that resists over time. 👉 Tip: Visit a small family-run winery: often the producer will welcome you directly into the vineyard, telling you about the gestures of the harvest and offering tastings among barrels and bottles. 🌳 Hills, vineyards and rural architecture: Along the road you will come across monasteries, historic farmhouses and paths between the rows that climb gently towards the ridges. The landscapes change from season to season: in spring the fresh grass draws grassy roads between the rows, in autumn the leaves color the slopes. 👉 Tip: Walk through the vineyards of Botticino and reach the viewpoints overlooking the plain: on clear days you can also see the Prealps and Lake Garda. 🍽️ Local flavors and trattorias on the hills: Brescian cuisine accompanies the wine with robust dishes and seasonal ingredients: spit with polenta, casoncelli butter and sage, local cured meats and alpine cheeses. The desserts follow the recipes of the past, with honey, walnuts and rustic flours. 👉 Tip: Choose a trattoria with a view of the vineyards: the menus change according to the season and many products come directly from the farms in the area. 🚶 ♀️ Experiences between the countryside and wineries: The Longobard Hills Wine Route is dotted with small realities ready to welcome visitors with guided tastings, wine workshops, events related to harvesting or pruning. The paths, often not very frequented, are ideal for those looking for quiet, authenticity and carefully cultivated landscapes. 👉 Tip: Dedicate a whole day to the area between Capriano and Flero: among dirt paths, historic cellars and small shops, each stop adds a piece to the discovery of the area. In the Lombard Hills, wine accompanies history and landscape. Each row tells of the deep bond between people and their land, made up of seasons, conscious choices and silent work.