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 September 7th to December 1st
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.
MORBEGNO IN CANTINA
WHERE: Morbegno
WHEN: on September 28/29 and on October 5/6; from October 11 to 13
One of the most important autumn events in
Valtellina: different weekends offering a chance to taste traditional local
food and wine excellences in the unique atmosphere of the old wineries in one
of this region’s most beautiful towns, where times seems to have stood
still.
GUSTOSANDO IN VALTELLINA
WHERE: Morbegno and surroundings
WHEN: every weekend from September 28 to October 20
Different food and wine tours in some of the most traditional burgs and villages of Morbegno and surroundings
BRISAOLA DAY
WHERE: Chiavenna
WHEN:on Sunday, October 6
Savour the traditions of Valchiavenna on a day when flavours, culture and traditions blend in such a way as to amaze and enliven you
APPLE AND GRAPE FAIR
WHERE: Villa di Tirano (Tirano and surroundings)
WHEN: from October 11 to 13
Three days of tasting, guided visits, excursions, concerts and much more in the centre of Villa di Tirano dedicated to the most important Valtellina's fruits: apple and grape
BITTO EXHIBITION
WHERE: Morbegno
WHEN: on October 12 and 13
The 112th edition of this must-see appointment
starring Bitto cheese! Plus tasting sessions, street food, starred show
cooking, live preparation, market stalls, shows and concerts
DELIGHTS OF POLENTA
WHERE: Val Tartano (Morbegno and surroundings)
WHEN: every weekend from October 26 to December 1
Possibility to taste a wide variety of food with Polenta as main ingredient
CHEESE IN PIAZZA
WHERE: Sondrio
WHEN: on Saturday, November 16 and on Sunday, November 17
The traditional market/exhibition "Formaggi in
Piazza", with participation by dairy farmers from Valtellina and many collateral events and activities
