Food and wine event in Morbegno (SO), 1,2,3 and 8,9,10 and 16,17 October 2010
An awaited initiative that includes visits to the old cellars of the historic center of Morbegno and Traona, with tasting of Valtellina wines and local products, on weekends from 1 to 3 and from 8 to 10 October. The appointment also continues with the cellars of Mello on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 October The very successful Morbegno in Cantina event, now in its fifteenth edition, will this year involve more than 30 wineries among the oldest in Morbegno, specially open to the public for tastings of the typical products of our valley; first of all the wine, the red one produced on the ancient terraces of the Valtellina mountains, and then the delicious cheeses, but also salami, rye bread and the traditional bisciola.
In the city of Bitto you will find the characteristic stalls where it will be possible to buy the pass (to be kept and stamped at the entrance of each cellar) and the map on which the locations of the cellars are marked.
Visitors will receive the official glass of the event, together with the glass holder pocket in the color of the chosen route for tasting the DOC and DOCG wines in their natural environment.
For the XV edition the following itineraries are planned:
ITINERARIES IN MORBEGNO
White Itinerary - in the historic center of Morbegno (Saturday 2 and 9 - Sunday 3 and 10 October)
A prestigious guided tasting with AIS sommeliers to discover fine Valtellinesi wines and tasty typical products.
Pass cost € 35 (two tastings per winery)
Red Route - in the historic center of Morbegno (Friday 1 and 7 - Saturday 2 and 9 - Sunday 3 and 10 October)
The great wines, the reserves and the sforzati of Valtellina paired with the delicious cheeses of the Latteria Sociale Valtellina in Delebio and the local cured meats, in a tasting organized by the sommeliers of the AIS of Sondrio.
Pass cost € 20 (one tasting per winery)
Yellow Route - in the historic center of Morbegno (Friday 1 - Saturday 2 and 9 - Sunday 3 and 10 October)
Each route includes the tasting of typical products (cheeses, salami and bisciola) and the tasting of DOC, DOCG and IGT wines from Valtellina in 9 wineries.
Pass cost € 12 (one tasting per winery)
Green Route - in the historic center of Morbegno (Friday 7 - Saturday 2 and 9 - Sunday 3 and 10 October)
Each route includes the tasting of typical products (cheeses, salami and bisciola) and the tasting of DOC, DOCG and IGT wines from Valtellina in 9 wineries.
Pass cost € 12 (one tasting per winery)
Cellars opening hours:
Friday 20.00-23
Saturday 16.00-23.30
Sunday 14.00-20.30
TRAONA ITINERARY
Blue Itinerary - in the center of Traona (Saturday 2 and 9 - Sunday 3 and 10 October)
Tastings of the prestigious DOC and DOCG wines of Valtellina in 11 wineries in the historic center, in a suggestive and unforgettable atmosphere.
An unparalleled offer of wines accompanied by tasty local products.
Pass cost € 12 (one tasting per winery) - Included in the price transfer by shuttle bus departing from Morbegno - Piazza S.Antonio.
Cellars opening hours:
Saturday 16.00-23.30
Sunday 14.00-20.30
ITINERARY IN MELLO
The tastings of the prestigious DOC and DOCG wines of Valtellina in combination with typical local products will continue on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 October in the historic center of Mello, a few km from Morbegno, located on a large panoramic hill of the Cech Coast.
Brown Itinerary - in the Center of Mello (Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 October)
Visit to 9 wineries in the historic center of Mello.
Pass cost € 12 (one tasting per cellar) - Included in the price transfer by shuttle bus departing from Morbegno - Piazza Bossi.
Cellars opening hours:
Saturday 15.30-23.30
Sunday 13.30-20.30
NB. Passes are valid for the entire chosen weekend. Upon reaching the maximum number of passes, the cash desks will be closed early. Sale to children under 16 is prohibited.
SALES POINTS IN MORBEGNO: Piazza S. Antonio - Piazza Mattei - Piazza Bossi (near the railway station) c / o Tourist Consortium Location Morbegno - Traona - Mello For information and registration:
Morbegno Tourist Office - Valgerola - Valmasino - Valtartano
Phone +39 0342 601140 - [email protected]
source: www.valtellina.it
The manifestations can sometimes undergo changes that do not depend on our will. It is advisable to check the event by contacting the organizing bodies directly.
The Caccia Passione Staff is not responsible for any cancellations or changes in the dates of individual events.