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Trentino alto adige. Presented by: Annmarie & Bodie. Located in Northern Italy Capital: Trento. Landscape. Extremely mountainous and is covered by mostly the Dolomites and Southern Alps Many vast forests. Agricultural Division. Agriculture divides the region - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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TRENTINO ALTO ADIGEPresented by: Annmarie & Bodie
Located in Northern Italy Capital: Trento
Landscape
Extremely mountainous and is covered by mostly the Dolomites and Southern Alps
Many vast forests
Agricultural Division
Agriculture divides the region Land in Trentino is divided among
legitimate heirs Alto Adige plots of land cannot be
subdivided Property holdings remain vast
Government encourages the priorities of traditional agriculture to preserve the institution
Industry and Exports in Trentino The fertile valleys of Trentino produce wine fruit,
dairy products and timber, while its industries include paper, chemical and metal production
The region is a major exporter of hydroelectric
power. The most important features of the region's economic structure are the strength of tourism and the special system of co-operation between agriculture and industry
Climate The mountains,
valleys, and the river Adige—in the city of Bolzano, heavily influence climate
The average temperature is around 12.3 degrees Celsius
Climate The climate varies
through areas and seasons From an alpine climate to
a sub continental one Warm and variable
summers and cold and quiet snowy winters
A popular destination for tourism In winter for skiing in the
high mountains and during the summer to visit valleys and many lakes
“Withstand the Rigors of Winter” Drastic struggle against the cold There are festivals to mark the end of
winter Tourists visit Trentino in the summer to
cool down
Austrian and German Influences Consists of two provinces: Trento and
Bolzano-Bozen Province of Bolzano-Bolzen has a
population of 498,280 and Province of Trento has a population of 518,966, collectively over one million people
Bolzano-Bozen has a 69% population speaking German, Trento mainly Italian
60% speak Italian while 35% speak German with 5% speaking Ladin
German and Italian are both the official languages
History: A Battle of Territory Conquered by Romans in 15 BC
was later divided between Germany tribes During the First World War, the Austro-Hungarian
reign collapsed and the territory was signed over to the Italians Benito Mussolini, the fascist dictator, ruled Italy
Hitler and Mussolini agreed in 1938 that the German-speaking population would be transferred to German-ruled territory or dispersed around Italy But the outbreak of the Second World War prevented
them from fully carrying out the relocation
History: A Battle for Territory
Brenner Pass through the Alps was important because whoever controlled the pass controlled trade routes from north to south
Some of the most intense fighting during World War One was fought in the mountains of Trento
History: Catholic Influence on Cuisine
The region of Trentino was dominated by the Catholic clergy Trento was the stronghold of the Catholic Counter-
Reformation, site of 16th century Council of Trent
Goal: to halt the spread of Lutheranism The only mountain pass leading from Italy to
Austria, the Brenner Pass, is accessible from Trento The city is the perfect place for planning large
commercial fairs
“La Cucina der Papa” The monks
participated in fasting and abstinence
Had an obsession for rules of fasting and an obvious attraction to the sins of gluttony
Established a meatless cuisine
The Days of Meat
Before the Catholic influence on cuisine in the region of Trentino, a lot of meat was eaten
Popular meats Capercaillies – large grouse Fallow deer Chamois – antelope Roe deer
The Catholic Influence
Eliminated use of meat in dishes
Dishes then consisted of flour, milk, and vegetables
Fish was/is hardly present in dishes If used, it is freshwater fish The only exception is during Lent when cod is
shipped into the region
Importance of Bread The best oven-baked
products were invented in monasteries Bread was made daily
for the poor Ritual element of
domestic life Symbolically related
to health, prosperity, and composition of family
The Family Loaf
Invented in Benedictine Abbey of Monte Maria in Burusio, in Val Venosta
Baked as a “couple” in a single pan Each spouse eats
half
Grainy Magnificence of Trentino Not only breads Pastas Dumplings
A majority of dumplings include potatoes Five different types grown in Italy
Avezzana of Abruzzi Agata of Emilia Romagna Tuscan and Ligurian Pastagialla Viterbese of Lazio
Trentino inhabitants favor Austrian variety
Nordic Vegetables
Corn is a popular agricultural commodity in the southern region
Similar to those vegetables favored in Russia
Potatoes Cabbage
The Grass is Greener in Trentino
Traditional Trentino Kitchens
Traditional Trentino kitchens usually consist of a cobblestone floor with a wooden ceiling
Family gatherings and meals take place in this area
Gnocci or dumplings were called strango-Lapreti or priest-chockersIt was made of stale bread and spinach
First Course
Normally consists of salted meats and beansHare in sweet and sour sauceTrentino-style chicken stuffed with walnuts, pine nuts, bread, marrow, liver, eggs
Second Course
Strudel and Zelten (sweet bread, with dried canned fruits)
Dessert
Red Wine
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