At the hart of the harvest

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At the hart of the harvest

The Cantina alla Maggia, located on the Maggia Delta and active since 1946 in the heart of Ascona, is renowned throughout Switzerland for its high quality labels. Under the leadership of oenologist Ettore Biraghi, a close-knit team manages the entire production chain, from vineyard care to vinification and bottling, with passion and dedication.

Programme:

09:30: Meeting at the Enoteca Alimentare and handover of the grape harvest kit
09:45: Introduction to vineyard work with Ettore Biraghi and Fabio Del Pietro
10:00-12:00: Grape harvest
12:15: Guide to the stages of wine production
12:45: Lunch with risotto and wine tasting

To follow: Tasting and shopping at the Enoteca Alimentare