Mamete Prevostini Historic Winery in Mese

Located in Mese, just outside Chiavenna, the Mamete Prevostini Historic Winery preserves the origins of a family business that has been linked to hospitality and wine culture for more than a century. This is where the story of the Prevostini family began, in a place where tradition has been passed down from generation to generation while maintaining a strong connection with Valchiavenna.

At the heart of the winery is the family crotto, a natural cavity in the rock characterised by the constant natural airflow that maintains ideal temperature and humidity throughout the year. This unique environment, a distinctive feature of Valchiavenna’s heritage, is now used to store the finest Mamete Prevostini vintages, preserving the close relationship between nature and wine culture.

The origins of the property date back to the early twentieth century, when the family’s grandparents managed a business producing and serving wine, cured meats, cheeses and other local products. From the very beginning, the crotto became a place of hospitality and conviviality, welcoming both travellers and local residents in a setting deeply rooted in local tradition.

Today, the Historic Winery continues to tell this story through guided tours and tastings that allow visitors to discover the family’s history and enjoy an immersive wine experience. Next to the winery is the Crotasc restaurant, managed by the Prevostini family, which continues the site’s long-standing hospitality tradition in a setting surrounded by chestnut woods.

Today, the Mamete Prevostini Historic Winery is an important destination for anyone wishing to discover Valchiavenna’s wine culture, offering the opportunity to experience a place where history, tradition and local identity continue to coexist.