The Valtellina Superiore DOCG designation of origin is dedicated to red, still and dry wines, produced in Valtellina, in the province of Sondrio, starting from the Nebbiolo grape (locally called “Chiavennasca“) for at least 90% of the total, here you can do Wine tasting Valtellina.
Wine tasting Valtellina
TOUR AND TASTING 5 WINES & TYPICAL PRODUCTS -1h 30min – €35pp
Guided tasting of 5 wines
accompanied by rye bread,
platter of selected typical products,
tour of the historic cellars of the 16th century
TOUR AND TASTING 4 WINES – 1h 30min – € 25pp
Guided tasting of 4 wines
accompanied by rye bread,
tour of the historic cellars of the 16th century
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VISIT to the VINEYARD and WINE CELLAR + TASTING of WINES and LOCAL PRODUCTS – € 45pp
Led by independent winemakers from a small local winery, you’ll ascend the high terraces of Valtellina, amid breathtaking views and the dry stone walls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This is where your vineyard tour begins, exploring the terroir and the natural and sustainable cultivation methods employed by the winemakers. You’ll then tour the winery, where you’ll be given an explanation of the production processes.
The experience will then continue in our tasting room, where you can sit and savor the flavors of the Valtellina mountains.
The tasting includes three glasses of wine
Rosé (Stüètt – IGT Alpi Retiche Rosato)
Valtellina red (Muràchi – Rosso di Valtellina DOC)
Valtellina Superiore red (Baitèi – Valtellina Superiore DOCG)
each paired with a platter of cured meats, cheeses, and Valtellina specialties, all sourced from small local producers who work traditionally, without preservatives and respecting the traditional flavors of Valtellina.
Vegetarian options available upon request at time of booking.
Wine tasting Valtellina
MIXED TASTING – € 39pp
Come discover the flavors of Valtellina with a unique, unconventional guided tasting!
Our welcoming tasting room awaits you, so you can take the time to discover the flavors of our valley.
Sit at your table and prepare for a taste experience, accompanied by an expert guide who will explain the history, origins, and production of these local delicacies. In this mixed tasting, we will serve you four different glasses of your choice:
1- Fiorea: Sparkling wildflower honey mead / Valtellina apple cider
2- Valtellina apple cider / Stüètt IGT Alpi Retiche Rosé
3- Muràchi: Rosso di Valtellina DOC
4- Wildflower mead / Genepì liqueur
Each glass will be served with a matching platter featuring a selection of cured meats, cheeses, and Valtellina specialties, all sourced from small local producers who work traditionally, without preservatives and respecting the traditional flavors of Valtellina. An ideal experience to discover the flavors of the region. Vegetarian options are available upon request when booking.
Wine tasting Valtellina
Within the production area of the Valtellina Superiore DOCG wine, the sub-zones Maroggia, Sassella, Grumello, Inferno, Valgella are identified. The minimum period of refinement of the Valtellina Superiore DOCG is twenty-four months, of which at least twelve in wooden barrels. Wines can carry the qualification “riserva” if subjected to an aging period of at least three years. Steep and terraced vineyards, source of the best grapes, require processing almost entirely by hand, hence the wording Eroica Valtellina.
The 5 sub-zones are: Maroggia, Sassella, Grumello, Inferno and Valgella, both the Riserva qualification and further additional geographical references.
Cellars of the other regions of Italy:
Tuscany, Piedmont, Veneto, Umbria, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Marche