Di’ de la brisaola

Dì de la Brisaola on October 3 and 4 in Chiavenna

Discover the taste of tradition, an authentic journey through tastings, alpine history, agricultural markets, and music in the heart of the historic centre.

There is a moment, at the beginning of autumn, when the streets of Chiavenna are filled with ancient aromas and a sincere conviviality. On the first weekend of October, the town, already awarded the prestigious titles of “Cittàslow” and “Bandiera Arancione” by the Italian Touring Club, invites you to slow down and discover an original itinerary dedicated to a product born right among these mountains: brisaola.

Do not call it bresaola: here, in the local shops, brisaola retains its ancient name to distinguish itself from the one produced in Valtellina. It is a story rooted in time: as early as the 1400s, tales were told of the production of “carne salada,” a craft closely linked to the “brisa,” the intensely salted bovine gland. A food that embodies the soul of the mountain, the patience of its preparation, and respect for the memory of the territory.

Saturday, October 3: the preview of the Dì de la Brisaola offers a tasty appetizer. From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, within the historic town courtyards, visitors can discover, taste, and purchase authentic products from local agricultural farms. A wealth of flavours that will find its ideal setting along Viale Matteotti on Sunday.

And as evening approaches, the festival changes its attire: from 6:00 PM on Saturday, the bars in the town centre will host the Aperitivo della Brisaola, a moment of pure sharing where taste meets the joy of being together.

Sunday, October 4, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the village transforms into an open-air stage of flavours. Brisaola can be savoured while strolling through the streets of the centre, in the most evocative and characteristic corners carefully set up by numerous local producers. It is a direct encounter with those who, every day, carry forward this precious artisanal heritage.

To fully live the experience and access the 10 tasting points distributed in the heart of Chiavenna, visitors simply need to purchase a tasting booklet for €5 at one of the dedicated ticket points. With this event, the town prepares to host the most authentic and heartfelt gastronomic festival of the year.

The Dì de la Brisaola is not just about gastronomy; it is a true community celebration that embraces all generations. Sunday is enriched with smiles and discoveries for the little ones, featuring creative workshops and activities, alongside games and special entertainment organized inside the Firefighters’ Museum.

For those who wish to combine food and wine with art, the town’s museums will remain open, accompanied by exclusive exhibitions set up for the occasion. Everything will be rhythmically accompanied by the unmissable and overwhelming musical entertainment of the Guggen Bands, filling the historic centre’s streets with sounds and colours throughout the day.

Savouring brisaola during this weekend means connecting with the truest soul of Chiavenna. It is memory, celebration, and a taste that feels like home.

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