Ensconced by the foothills of the Alps in the northern Italian region of Trentino Alto-Adige rests Merano (Meran ... including stately castles, Art Nouveau buildings, and a Roman bridge.

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Alto Adige is a small but highly regarded wine-producing region in Northeastern Italy known for its exceptional quality wines. Nestled in the Alpine belt, it is among Italy's oldest wine regions.