Valtellina

Valtellina

Heroic viticulture on Alpine terraces, land of Chiavennasca

The Valtellina is one of the most spectacular examples of heroic viticulture in Italy: terraces supported by dry stone walls climbing the Alps, cultivated with Nebbiolo, here called Chiavennasca. The result is elegant and mineral reds, very different from the Piedmontese Nebbiolo despite sharing the same grape variety. The wineries in the area, often small due to the difficulty of working such steep slopes, offer an authentic and panoramic experience. Book your tasting at the same price as the winery.

The south-facing exposure, the favorable microclimate, the protection of the Alps, and the breeze from Lake Como make Valtellina an oasis for viticulture. The rich biodiversity of the soil has allowed successful vine planting since ancient times.
 
Traditions have remained unchanged: even today, during the harvest season in Valtellina, hundreds of kilograms of grape clusters are hand-picked and carried on shoulders in baskets, then taken to the cellar along steep paths and stairways.
The typical grape variety of this region is Nebbiolo, locally known as Chiavennasca, an indigenous variety of Valtellina.
 
Come and meet the producers who have made Nebbiolo famous and let yourself be captivated by their love for this incredible land.