The Valchiavenna crotti differ from traditional cellars
in that they are formed from massive boulders and have a natural vent called a sorel
that helps to maintain a more or less constant temperature. Their natural
qualities make them ideal to cellar the wine, cured meats and cheeses for which
the region is famous.
While the interior of the crotti acts as a natural fridge, their
courtyards are also a fantastic place to meet with friends and family, being
lined with rustic tables and benches. Visitors have been flocking here ever
since the first osteria-ristorante opened, and the Sagra dei Crotti fair in
Pratogiano further boosted their popularity. The “andèm a cròt” slow food and
wine circuit is also immensely popular.
“Andèm a cròt” literally translates as “going to the
grottos”, and the circuit is all about socialising and taking time out to enjoy
the local cuisine in an ancient setting. The heart-warming local cuisine
includes such delicacies as Gnocchetti di Chiavenna, Valchiavenna bresaola (marinated and cured fillet of beef), meat
and vegetables grilled on stone slabs, biscottini di Prosto and the
delicious torta fioretto cake.
Via Don Primo Lucchinetti, 67
Mese
Tel: 0343 41003
Fax: 0343 41521
info@mameteprevostini.com
https://www.mameteprevostini.com/
Strada della Chiesa
Piuro
Tel: 0343 33589
Fax: 0343 32823
info@crottobelvedere.com
https://www.crottobelvedere.com/
via dei Quartini, 5
Località Santa Croce, Piuro
Tel: +39 0343 35305
crottoquartino@gmail.com
https://www.crottoquartino.it/it/index.aspx
Via Don Peppino Cerfoglia, 2
Chiavenna
Tel: 0343 37248
Fax: 0343 31658
info@crottoalprato.it
https://www.crottoalprato.it/chiavenna/
Viale Pratogiano, 14
Chiavenna
Tel: 0343 290133
Fax: 0343 290133
info@crottoombra.com
https://www.crottoombra.com/
Via Pratogiano, 56
Chiavenna
Cell: 345 6017912
info@crottoubiali.it
http://www.crottoubiali.it/
Via San Giovanni, 37
Chiavenna
Cell: 347 2617655
dellabellagiuseppe@alice.it
https://crotto-giovanantoni.business.site/
Via Nazionale 31
Villa di Chiavenna
Tel: 0343 40032
info@crottoghiggi.it
http://www.crottoghiggi.it
Via al Fuin, 3
Borgonuovo di Piuro
Tel: 0343 290378
http://crottodelfuin.com/
Info Point Chiavenna
Piazza Caduti per la Libertà
Tel.+39 0343 37485 / Fax +39 0343 37361
E-mail: consorzioturistico@valchiavenna.com
Website: www.valchiavenna.com