Graced with vineyards (notably Bardolino), lemon trees, olives, and cedars, the lake enjoys mild winters and mellow summers.
Due to the heavy north winds, the lakeside experiences incredibly cold winters. 
mnli hypothesis: Due to the heavy north winds, the lakeside experiences incredibly cold winters.  premise: Graced with vineyards (notably Bardolino), lemon trees, olives, and cedars, the lake enjoys mild winters and mellow summers.