The mountain viticulture in the largest terraced area in Italy
Visit to the winery + lunch and wine tasting | Duration: Approximately 3 hours
The story of this Winery is the story of a constant quality improvement that made the family progress from the limited production of a few bottles of wine served in their restaurant in Mese to a much wider popularity, after purchasing the best vineyards and investing in a new sustainable winery. The history of this wines, from Valtellina, begins in Crotto, where they produced wine from local grapes in order to serve it in the family restaurant. Thanks to this activity you’ll get the chance to be introduced to the Nebbiolo delle Alpi along with the region of Valtellina with its unique terroir by visiting the terraced cultivations surrounded by breathtaking mountain views. Officine Turistiche will take you on a journey to discover the historical “Cantina” where you’ll be able to taste 4 different wines excellently matched to a dinner based on traditional delicacies.
Meeting point
- Meeting h 11.30 AM
Activity and tasting
- Guided visit to the old winery
- Lunch at Crotto/Restaurant with traditional menu + 4 wines
- The menu* consists of: Mixed local cold meats platter, white gnocchetti di Mese and Pizzoccheri della Valtellina, braised veal cheek cooked with wine and served with polenta (corn cream). Dessert, coffee and water + tasting of 4 wines: 1 young wine, 1 classic wine, 1 riserva and 1 sforzato.
*The menu may vary according to the seasonal availability of fresh products
- The menu* consists of: Mixed local cold meats platter, white gnocchetti di Mese and Pizzoccheri della Valtellina, braised veal cheek cooked with wine and served with polenta (corn cream). Dessert, coffee and water + tasting of 4 wines: 1 young wine, 1 classic wine, 1 riserva and 1 sforzato.
End of the visit
Additional information
| Destination | Lombardy |
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| Duration | About 3 h. |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Groups | Individual | Individual Min. 2 pax |
The mountain viticulture in the largest terraced area in Italy
Visit to the winery + lunch and wine tasting | Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Valtellina is a unique terroir in the world, a harsh land, surrounded by the imposing peaks of the Alps with a great geological, morphological and environmental diversity. More than 850 hectares of vineyards thrive here thanks to a particular microclimate created by the south-facing exposure allowing the vines to be gently illuminated and heated by the sun. The richness and diversity of this terroir are reflected in the wines produced in Valtellina, where the peculiar geographical conditions have been interpreted and exploited over the centuries and the landscape has been shaped in 2500 kilometres of terraces. Valtellina is the most terraced area in Italy, the ideal place for the production of wines from Nebbiolo grape but it is also a beautiful destination to discover.
What’s in the tour:
Visits to the historical winery + traditional menu + Tasting of 4 wines (duration: approximately 3 hours)
| STARTING POINT/ARRIVAL | Mese SO | ||||
| SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES | 11.30 am | ||||
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