Valtellina Gourmet Wine Travel

To experience the Valtellina region is to enjoy its typical products such as the DOCG wines made from Nebbiolo grapes (Sassella, Grumello, Inferno, Valgella, Maroggia, Valtellina Superiore and Sforzato), but also a variety of other exciting wines Grape varieties such as Rossola, Pignola, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Bianco etc. and so I am delighted to invite you to the this culinary and scenic wine discovery trip into the center of the most beautiful wine-growing areas in Valtellina. The Veltlin is known not only for its wines, but also for its typical dishes, some of which are still derived from the old gastronomic tradition of past generations.

Our hotel – the charming 4 **** Grand Hotel Della Posta has retained itsoriginal charm of the 19th century and welcomes you in the main square of the picturesque village of Sondrio. During this gourmet wine trip, we will get to know the Valtellina, the wines and its cuisine in a way that is normally closed to the normal tourist – and even for many of the Valtelline-connoisseurs.

we will travel from Zurich by bus to the Valtellina region and will discover exciting wines.

• Round trip in a comfortable bus
• 2 nights in a double room including breakfast in the 4 **** Grand Hotel Della Posta
• 2 dinner incl. Wine in selected restaurants
• 2 dinner incl. Wine in selected restaurants
• Visit of 5 wineries and 1 grapperia with tasting

• Travel Cancellation Insurance,
• tips
• Self-ordered wines / drinks

Travel by coach from Zurich via Pontresina to Teglio in Valtellina. Once there, we start with a light lunch at Ristorante Fracia, which is located in the midst of the vineyards – http://ristorantefracia.it/

After a short transfer to the Winery Nino Negri, an introduction to the winery Nino Negri is given. We visit the wine cellar and have a wine tasting in the Winery. Nino Negri was founded in 1897 and is one of the leading cellars of the Veltlin. http://www.ninonegri.net

We continue to Sondrio. Check in at the 4 **** Grand Hotel della Posta in Sondrio and a little relaxation. The Grand Hotel della Posta has been opened in 1862 and has been lovingly restored some time ago. It is an oasis of relaxation in the center of Sondrio. http://grandhoteldellaposta.eu/

Dinner we will be served in the restaurant of the hotel, “1862 Ristorante della Posta”. We vill have local wines from the region.

After dinner, you can meet at the bar before going to sleep and drink a glass of wine on your own with your new friends.

We go to the winery Azienda Agricola Alberto Marsetti after breakfast. The winery is located in the historical center of Sondrio, in a very picturesque area with narrow streets and beautiful stone houses, called Scarpatetti. Here, in an environment with the traditional wine cellar, combined with modern technology, approximately 50,000 bottles per year are produced. http://www.marsetti.it

Now we go to the Trattoria Olmo for our light lunch. According to Tripadvisor users, Trattoria Olmo is one of the best restaurants in the city of Sondrio. Olmo relies on local products and ingredients. In this restaurant with charm and bicycles on the ceiling,
today a Lombard cuisine of high quality is offered, inspired by the Mediterranean taste.http://www.iolmo.it

For the digestive we will walk a few steps. The Distillery La Valtellinese from Signore Invitti awaits us. This grappa distillery was founded in 1948 and is now run by the third generation. It is a small distillery that focuses on quality. Thus, over the years, she has
received numerous awards. http://www.distilleriainvitti.it

After returning to the hotel, there is a short break to relax. And then we take the bus to the Sesterzio cellar in Berbenno di Valtellina. The winery is located at the foot of the Maroggia slope, which is spoiled with gentle sun rays most of the year. After the visit of the wine cellar we will also taste exciting wines and have our dinner in the in-house restaurant. Nice ambience in the dining room ! Local, high-quality specialties will be served with wines from the own winery. http://cantinasesterzio.it/

After dinner we will drive back to the Hotel. Of course, you can meet at the bar before
going to sleep and drink a glass of wine on your own.

We will check out after breakfast and go by bus to the winery La Torre in Bianzone. Some of the wines at La Torre are organic. Here you will find wines made in steel tanks, barrels and clay amphora. The program here includes a visit to the wine cellar and a wine tasting. – http://www.la-torre.ch/

Now we go to the renowned wine estate Triacca – La Gatta, which is also located in Bianzone. The La Gatta estate was built 500 years ago, was Dominican monastery, later summer residence of the aristocratic family De Gatti, passed into the possession of the winemaker family Mascioni and was taken over 1969 by the family Triacca. It is one of the flagship wineries in the Veltlin. We enjoy a winery visit, as well as a wine tasting and quick lunch in the winery. http://triacca.com/de/

After the wine tasting and the quick lunch in the winery we will return to Zurich, so that we arrive before 8:30 pm.

Price does not include

• Travel insurance
• Additional alcoholic beverages, which are not included in the program
• Other extras or services, which not included in the program
• Tips in case of restaurants as a chosen location