On the occasion of the "Sagra dei Sapori Antichi" the traditional wine festival of Vercana , above Domaso, which usually takes place at the end of August, you will get a good overview of the wine culture on Lake Como and in nearby Valtellina. Then the old wine cellars are open for tasting. You can try the local wines and delicious specialties on the Cantinen-Parcour to herezenslust. The Vercana brass band also plays in the alleys and small squares in the historic center of the village.
Regional wines that are served in the bars on Lake Como mostly come from nearby Valtellina (Valtellina). Little is known, however, that viticulture is also practiced on Lake Como, even if only to a limited extent in the area around Domaso.
One of the better known wineries is Sorsasso near Domaso with white wines made from Verdesa and Sauvignon grapes, while the red wine mainly contains Merlot and Sangiovese.
Participation in the tour and tasting in The small, familiar cantines are the ideal opportunity to taste quality wines and to visit the wine cellars. In addition, there is the opportunity to get to know the people. They are very cordial and open-minded.
Contribution to the cost of the tasting in all 11 cantines/wine cellars 8.- Euro (as of 2009 )
You can get the tasting pass in the & ldquo; Municipio & ldquo; Vercana parish hall at the very beginning of the cantine course, at the parking lot above the church square.
Cantine di Vercana- Edizione 2017:
18./19./August 20, 2017
& Ouml; Opening times of the wine cellars:
Friday from 6 p.m.
Saturday from 5 p.m.
Sunday from 4 p.m.
Info: 0344/96296
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program Cantine di Vercana .
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