20/12/2017
Chiavenna, nestled in the Italian Alps, cuddled by its beautiful imposing mountains and lulled by the murmur of its river, the Mera.
Luxurious St. Moritz and the Engadina valley, with its breathtaking views are close by. Lake Como with its glimmering sceneries and elegant villas (Villa Carlotta is just an example) are just at a stone’s throw.
Here your journey through Italian history, beauty and gourmet cuisine begins.
Savour Chiavenna’s ancient fame and prestige strolling along the once ridden carriage ways that unravel through its main street, via Dozino, and its elegant historic centre.
Renaissance palaces unveiling panelled wooden Italian rooms*(Palazzo Pestalozzi, Palazzo Salis just to mention a few), cobble stone paved squares with finely carved pot stone fountains, exquisite wrought iron balconies. And Palazzo Vertemate, “... the famous Italian Renaissance villa in the heart of the Alps...” beckoning at you, just one km away. Everything speaks of a prestigious, elegant and refined past.
A past that is still to be found in its cusine, disclosed by the “crotti”. Natural caves whose constant temperature (6-8 degreees C°) perfectly preserves mouth watering cheeses and bresaolas (world- famous Italian product consisting of air-dried heart of topside).
And the wines....a Paradise of senses for wine connoisseurs. “Powerful wines”, as Leonardo Da Vinci used to celebrate them. Chiavennasca, Vertemate Vino Passito, Valtellina Superiore are just some of the prestigious wines yielded by this luxuriant area, which not surprisingly is counted among U.N.E.S.C.O. Humanity Heritage Sites.
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