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!

CROTTI FAIR

WHERE: Chiavenna
WHEN: 6/7 September and 13/14 September 2025
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.sagradeicrotti.it/

BEERBEN

WHERE: Berbenno
WHEN: September 6th and 7th 
Berbenno di Valtellina, near Sondrio, host BeerBen from 5:30 pm to midnight, the event that welcomes numerous craft breweries in an evening also animated by street food, live music and entertainment.
For more information visit the official FB page: https://www.facebook.com/BeerBen

THE LONGEST PIZZOCCHERI PARTY IN ITALY

WHERE: Bormio
WHEN: on September 7th, 2025
A 800 metres long table for 2026 people along the streets of the historic center
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PIZZOCCHERO D'ORO AND AUTUMN FLAVOURS WEEKEND

WHERE: Teglio
WHEN: Septembre 7th - November 30th  
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

WHERE: Tirano
WHEN: 13 and 14 September, 2025
Wine tastings and other events with the presence of many wine producers from Valtellina
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BITTO FESTIVAL

WHERE: Gerola Alta
WHEN: September 20 and 21, 2025 
The festival dedicated to the Bitto cheese

MORBEGNO IN CANTINA

WHERE: Morbegno
WHEN: TBA
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 5th, 2025
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 
WHEN: TBA
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: TBA
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: TBA
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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VALTELLINA WINE FESTIVAL | DIRE, FARE, NEBBIOLO

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