The hills surrounding its shores are covered with luxuriant vineyards, olive groves and citrus trees and the local cuisine involves plenty of fish (freshwater, of course) such as pike, tench, carp, lavaret (or whitefish) and the rare carpione, a close relative to salmon which is only found in Lake Garda. Vegetables grow excellently in the fertile soil found around the lake and pair beautifully with the locally made extra virgin olive oils and wines. The Garda PDO oils, usually made with the local olive variety Casaliva, are fruity and very elegant, and are produced in the provinces of Brescia, Verona, Mantova and Trento. These are some of the most delicious products, ingredients and dishes from the area surrounding the lake.