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!
GRAPPOLO D'ORO
WHERE: Chiuro
WHEN: from August 30 to September 1 and from September 6 to 8
History, tastings, moments of art, music and culture for one of the most important events for wine lovers
THE LONGEST PIZZOCCHERI PARTY OF ITALY
WHERE: Bormio
WHEN: on Sunday, September 1
A 900 metres long table for thousands of people who will enjoy pizzoccheri, the main Valtellina's dish, cooked by local restaurants
CROTTI FAIR
WHERE: Chiavenna
WHEN: on Sunday, September 1st and from September 6 to 8
Tastings of the main local excellences in the typical Crotti, fascinating natural
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.
EROICO ROSSO SFORZATO WINE FESTIVAL
WHERE: Tirano
WHEN: from September 13 to 15
A possibility not to be missed to discover the Sforzato, a passito red sipping wine. Three days of tastings, guided tours, music and folklore for everyone, to try the intense fragrance of this wine, as well to enjoy the most suggestive corners of Tirano
SAGRA OF BITTO
WHERE: Gerola Alta (Val Gerola)
WHEN: on Sunday, September 15
A day dedicated to the most important Valtellina's cheese with tastings and lunch/dinner with local products
VALTELLINA WINE FESTIVAL
WHERE: Chiavenna
WHEN: on September 20 and 21
Fine wines from Valtellina
and around the Italian peninsula will showcase in the historic centre of
Chiavenna. The wine tastings will be accompanied by local delicacies.
Workshops, seminars, tastings of local products and fine cuisine will also
feature.
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
