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The Bernina express experience is really a must-do in the region. So we thought: why not coupling it with an amazing cellar visit and wine tasting in Valtellina, an extraordinary destination for wine lovers and departure area of the Bernina Express?
Valtellina is the largest terraced vineyards area in Italy with its 2,500 kilometers of picturesque vineyards built over centuries. Because of the topography mechanisation is impossible and everything in the vineyards is done by hand: during harvesting, quintals of bunches of grapes are carried in large baskets on the picker’s back along steep paths and steps to tractors for transportation to the wineries. Valtellina with its stunning alpine landscapes, its genuine gastronomy produces almost exclusively red wines, made of Chiavennasca, the local name for the Nebbiolo grape.
Our first stop will be at a small historic Valtellina winery located in the ancient home of the noble Quadrio, in Chiuro for an unforgettable 3 wine tasting experience. The winemaker Paolo carries on the family tradition with his sons Luca and Matteo respecting as much as possible the long aging time of Nebbiolo. This is the only winery at the moment that uses the precious antioxidant active ingredients of grapes to produce anti-aging creams, based on red wine.
Lunch will be served in a Michelin listed restaurant renowned for highlighting the ancient land flavors in its dishes. This is the best time to relax and get to know your travelling companions while enjoying the world famous typical dish of “pizzoccheri” (pasta made with buckwheat floor, topped with Casera cheese, butter and cabbage) and the “sciatt”, delicious cheese-filled buckwheat fritters.

After lunch your driver will leave you at the Tirano train station to hop on the Bernina Express train for an amazing 2 hours trip up the mountains to admire the glacier and reach Saint Moritz. The driver will pick you up upon arrival to give you a lift to the old town for some free time for shopping (maybe chocolate?) and then he will drive you back to Lake Como.

DETAILS

• Duration: 12 hours
• Departs: 08:00 am
• Pick up/Drop off location: Your hotel
• Inclusions: English speaking guide, 1 wine tasting, typical lunch, transportation and driver, tickets for Bernina Express second class

NOTES

• Comfortable shoes are recommended for this tour.
• Days:daily – The tour takes place rain, hail or shine.
• For LAST MINUTE request within the month, please check for availability in advance.