Food and Wine events

Check out the main food and wine events in Valtellina in Autumn

 

Valtellina is a real go-to destination for foodies in Autumn with lots of events linked to local excellences.

Here are the main food and wine events that are absolute musts!

PIZZOCCHERO D'ORO AND AUTUMN FLAVOURS WEEKEND

WHERE: Teglio
WHEN: every weekend from 7 September to 1 December 2024
The traditional "Pizzocchero d'Oro" is dedicated to Valtellina’s most typical pasta dish, which originated here in Teglio while “Autumn Flavours Weekend” gives a chance to savour a wide variety of foods, including mushrooms, game and other autumnal dishes.

crotti fair

WHERE: Chiavenna
WHEN: 7/8 September and 14/15 September 2024
The crotti are ancient natural grottoes used for conserving food. Visitors to the festival will be able to eat in one of the caves taking part or choose to “Andem a Crot”, in other words to go on a food and wine tour, discovering privately owned caves hidden in the most picturesque corners of Chiavenna and the surrounding area.
More info: https://www.valtellina.it/en/events/chiavenna-e-dintorni/crotti-fair

eroico rosso

WHERE: Tirano
WHEN: 13 and 14 September, 2024
Wine tastings and other events with the presence of many wine producers from Valtellina
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THE BITTO CHEESE FESTIVAL

WHERE: Val Gerola
WHEN: 14/15 September, 2024
Two days dedicated dedicated to the flavour of Bitto, with tasting sessions, exhibitions and lots of fun. 

valtellina wine festival | dire, fare, nebbiolo

WHERE: Chiavenna
WHEN: 20 and 21 September 2024
WineLab, tastings, local food sampling, and high-quality cuisine go hand in hand with your discovery of the alpine Nebbiolo

MORBEGNO IN CANTINA

WHERE: Morbegno
WHEN: 28/29 September, 5/6 October and 12/13 October 2024
Wine tasting in historic palaces and in the old courts of the town
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dì de la brisaola

WHERE: Chiavenna
WHEN: on October 6, 2024
In the old town centre, a day for tasting one of Chiavenna’s typical products
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THE APPLE AND GRAPE FESTIVAL

WHERE: Villa di Tirano (near Tirano)
WHEN: from 11 to 13 October 2024
An event dedicated to two of the most important fruits in Valtellina, apples and grapes. The many initiatives accompanying the eventl will include “The best apple in Valtellina” competition, with fruit growers from throughout the province battling it out with their Stark and Golden varieties.
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bitto exhibition

WHERE: Morbegno
WHEN: 19/20 October 2024
The 117th edition of this must-see appointment starring Bitto cheese! Plus tasting sessions, street food, starred show cooking, live preparation, market stalls, shows and concerts!
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delizie di polenta

WHERE: Val Tartano
WHEN: every weekend from 26/27 October to 30 November / 1 December 2024
The established Accademia della Polenta takes over various restaurants in Val Tartano for its annual gourmet celebration of polenta with “Delizie di Polenta” weekend events.
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past events

BEERBEN
WHERE: Berbenno in Valtellina (near Sondrio)
WHEN: 6 and 7 September 2024

Tastings of craft beers along the streets of Berbenno

THE LONGEST PIZZOCCHERI PARTY IN ITALY
WHERE: Bormio
WHEN: on September 8, 2024
A 800 metres long table for 1800 people along the streets of the historic center
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