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Lake Como Cheese and Wine Tasting: Discover Nature with Christine Rovelli
Barzio
Indulge in a delightful Lake Como cheese and wine tasting experience with Christine Rovelli, Italy’s first female game warden. Discover nature, history, culture, and the best local cheeses in this panoramic walk.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Via Provinciale, 14/A - A beautiful and comfortable walk, against the backdrop of the Alpine mountains, will take us to admire the high Sprizzottolo waterfall, and then reach the place, where through a guided tour with a tasty and rich deluxe tasting, we will discover the secrets of mountain cheeses, from maturing to packaging. A place where the passion for cheeses is intertwined with the love for Valsassina, creating a magical atmosphere in which every taste is an emotion to keep in the heart, the ideal place to immerse yourself in the rich dairy culture. The cheeses are born from the expert hands of the master cheesemaker who follows with dedication the ancient techniques handed down from generation to generation, preserving the aromas and flavors that characterize Valsassina. An unforgettable experience.
What's Included
- Expert-guided dairy tour with detailed explanations
- Outdoor tour with naturalistic historical insights from a qualified guide
- Deluxe cheese tasting paired with wine, water, and coffee
- All local taxes included
What's Not Included
- Any other food and drinks
- Lunch
Meal Options
- Taste and tradition - A journey through the flavors of different types of cheeses with compotes accompanied by a glass of wine, water and coffee
Additional Information
Exploring the wonders of nature, uncovering history, immersing in culture, and investigating curiosities during this comfortable and scenic stroll with Christine Rovelli, the first-ever female game warden of Italy, offers an unforgettable experience. You will savor the region’s finest cheeses, paired with an assortment of exceptional compotes. These are the results of the relentless dedication of the cheesemakers in the mountains of Lake Como.
- Comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the season and a gentle walk are required.
- Even in the summer the temperature inside the dairy is low, between 7 and 15 degrees centigrade. A sweatshirt is necessary.
Location
Via Fornaci Merlo, 1
Via Fornaci Merlo
Via Fornace Merlo n.1, 23816 Barzio LC' - At 10,00 AM
The starting point is reached by car or by bus.
D35 Bus line Lecco - Taceno
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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