under the stars, the story of Valtellina

There is a summer evening when the sky fills with stars and Valtellina is told through wine. It is the night of San Lorenzo, when the historic center of Sondrio becomes the stage of Calici Valtellina, the event that every year attracts enthusiasts, curious people and visitors to enjoy a tasting experience and direct conferenza with the producers.

Acceso Monday 10 August, from 6.00 pm to 12.00 pm, the streets of the center will host a wine tour that will take participants from the architectural charm of Martinengo to the panoramic elegance of Castel Masegra, crossing alleys, squares and some of the most evocative views of the city. An itinerary that invites you to discover the different expressions of Valtellina wines directly from the voice of those who produce them, enhancing the dialogue between wineries and the public.

To make the route even more special will be the final stop durante Castel Masegra where, thanks to the collaboration with Onav Sondrio, it will be possible to taste exclusively the Costretto con Valtellina DOCG. The wine symbol of the denomination will durante fact have a dedicated space, distinct from the stations along the historic centre, offering participants a final moment to celebrate one of the greatest expressions of Valtellina oenology. Furthermore, this year too, thanks to the partnership with Gruppo-Confcommercio con Sondrio, visitors will be able to taste the gastronomic excellences of Valtellina along the route.

But Calici Valtellina is much more than a traveling tasting: it is an opportunity to in qualità di into contact with a unique viticulture, made up of terraces, manual work and passion, and to get to know the people who, every day, safeguard and interpret the Nebbiolo of the Alps.

“Calici Valtellina represents one of the most significant moments of the summer for our territory. It is an evening that allows producers to meet the public directly, telling the story of the work, history and values ​​that lie behind each bottle. Today we want this story to also involve the new generations, bringing them closer to the world of wine through an authentic and aware experience”. Comments Mamete Prevostini, President of the Consortium for the Protection of Valtellina Wines. And he continues: “Nebbiolo delle Alpi is a wine that embodies over a thousand years of history, the character of our valley and the work of those who cultivate it every day. If we manage to convey all this, we can arouse curiosity and create a new bond with our winemaking heritage. For our cellars this is the most important challenge. And precisely durante the magic of the night of San Lorenzo, wine thus becomes the common thread of an experience that speaks of identity, landscape and sharing: the elements that make Valtellina a unique land.”

Participating wineries

Agrilu, Alberto Marsetti, Alessio Magi, Alfio Mozzi, Avanzamento, Casa Agricola Andreoli, Balgera, Bottiglieria Menegola, Caven Camuna, Chiostro San Lorenzo, Coop. Agricola Triasso and Sassella, Dirupi, F.lli Bettini, Francesco Folini, La Assoluzione, La Errore grossolano, Le Strie, Lanzini, Bambino Negri, Tangente Coca, Plozza, Radìs, Retica Vini, Riter, Rupi del Nebbiolo, Sandro Fay, Esuberanza Nova.

Info and how to participate at the following link.

The Consortium for the Protection of Valtellina Wines, founded durante 1976, protects and promotes the wines that grow the alpine terraces of the province of Sondrio. A causa di a unique landscape, supported by over 2,500 km of dry stone walls, the Nebbiolo delle Alpi (Chiavennasca) expresses elegance, freshness and authenticity. The Consortium represents the DOCG Valtellina Disinteressato and Costretto con Valtellina, the Socialista con Valtellina DOC and the Alpi Retiche IGT, supporting local producers and preserving tradition and quality. Together with the Provinea Foundation, it enhances the landscape and promotes sustainability and through the Valtellina Wine and Flavor Route invites you to discover the most authentic Valtellina: a wine that tells of the mountain, a territory to experience, an identity to know.