Sagra dei Crotti wine festival

The historic gastronomic event of Valchiavenna is celebrating its 60th anniversary.

Four days in which the Crotti, the natural cellars built into the rocks and the good wine of the province of Sondrio the absolute protagonists are.

On these days, all wine cellar tours A, B, C and D are open. You choose one or more wine tasting routes, on which you then have the opportunity to take part in wine tastings while visiting the wine cellars of Chiavenna.

The Crotti are natural cellars, marked by the "sorel" (from the dialect "sor & agrave;", running), that is, a natural ventilation between the rocks, from which an air current blows, which keeps the temperature almost constant in every season , between 4 and 8 degrees above zero.

The advance booking for these wine cellar tours known as "Andem a Crot" & ndash; is officially open from August 1st, 2019.
For information: info sagradeicrotti.it and www. Sagradeicrotti.it

The supporting program also includes folklore, music, dance and culture. A visit to the numerous Mercatini is also recommended:
- Antique market in Pratogiano- Antique and hobbies
- Market in Piazza Pestalozzi and Piazza Crollalanza
- Specialties market in Corso Matteotti and the Piazza Bertacchi
Many stalls offer typical local delicacies such as bresaola, pizzoccheri, costine, sausages, cheese and local wines.
The private Crotti and most of the shops in Chiavenna, especially the gourmet shops, are also open until late on Saturday.

More information about   Sagra dei Crotti   in Chiavenna can be found here.