The Menu - Crotto Alpino

Appetizers

Chiavennasca Brisaola with Porcini Mushrooms in Oil and Grana Padano Shavings

The delicacy of Valchiavenna Brisaola meets the intensity of porcini mushrooms in oil and the savory note of Grana Padano flakes.

Allergeni: Milk and derivatives
The Selection of Local Cured Meats

Typical cured meats from the valley, served with passion and taste: the authentic flavor of tradition.

Allergeni: Gluten
Black Head Porcini Mushrooms in Oil

Black Head Porcini Mushrooms in Oil: Fleshy mushrooms in extra virgin olive oil and Alpine herbs, with an authentic forest aroma in every bite.
Trio of pickled vegetables: spring onions, artichokes and moss mushrooms.

A trio of Valtellina pickled vegetables: delicate onions, tender artichokes, and moss mushrooms, custom-prepared for us by an artisanal company in Valtellina. A delicious mountain appetizer.

Our pickled vegetables are produced for us by an artisanal Valtellina company

And then... our selection of cheeses

first courses

Tagliatelle with Game Ragù

Fresh tagliatelle al dente with a slow-cooked game ragù, rich in herbs and forest aromas.

Allergeni: gluten, celery, eggs, milk and dairy products
Pizzocherelli from Crotto

A creative tribute to Valtellina tradition: stuffed buckwheat ravioli, inspired by pizzoccheri, with all the rustic flavor of the mountains in a single bite.
We affectionately call them pizzoccherelli.

Allergeni: gluten, eggs, milk and dairy products
Onion Soup from our Garden

Onion soup from our garden, simmered and gratinated with Casera cheese: a hearty dish full of character.

Allergeni: gluten, milk and dairy products

For the little ones it is possible to have short pasta or our tagliatelle in white sauce, with mountain butter or with tomato sauce.

Second Courses

Polenta Taragna with Wild Boar Bites

The flavor of the mountains in one dish. Creamy polenta taragna embraces tender morsels of wild boar, marinated in Sassella wine and cooked at a low temperature with wild berry aromas.

Allergeni: gluten, milk and dairy products, celery
Polenta Taragna with Crotto Rolls

Our soft and stringy polenta taragna accompanies pork tenderloin rolls filled with pancetta, salami, and Grana cheese shavings.

All wrapped in a creamy farmer's cream: a hearty main course with the aroma of home and the woods.

Allergeni: gluten, milk and dairy products
Polenta Taragna with Porcini Mushrooms

Warm and stringy polenta taragna served with sautéed porcini mushrooms: an embrace of intense and authentic flavors, reminiscent of woods and mountain tradition.

Allergeni: gluten, milk and dairy products, celery
Polenta taragna with shank

Warm and creamy polenta taragna served with pork shank slowly cooked until tender and juicy.

A hearty and authentic dish, perfect for those who love the bold flavors of traditional mountain cuisine.

Allergeni: gluten, milk and dairy products, celery
Polenta taragna with shank and porcini mushrooms

Slow-cooked pork shank, tender and flavorful, served with steaming taragna polenta and sautéed porcini mushrooms.

A rich and bold dish that captures all the authentic flavors of the mountains.

Allergeni: gluten, milk and dairy products, celery
Smooth Taragna Polenta

Polenta taragna with melted valley cheeses: a creamy Alpine treat, pure Valsassina tradition in every bite.

Allergeni: Milk and dairy products May contain gluten

Out of season, we use frozen porcini mushrooms to preserve their quality.

Our polenta is cooked in the traditional style in a cauldron for an hour and seasoned with Valsassina dairy, Taleggio cheese, and mountain butter.

Our meats are selected from the best farms in Valsassina and Lombardy.

and then...

“Flavors of Valsassina” Tree

Five typical valley cheeses, served on an original wooden stand and accompanied by artisanal jam: a journey through the authentic flavors of the mountains.

Available in both single and double

Allergeni: milk and derivatives
Vegetable caponata

An explosion of Mediterranean colors and flavors: slow-cooked seasonal vegetables, the scent of summer in every bite.

Allergeni: milk and dairy products, celery
Sautéed Porcini Mushrooms

Sautéed porcini mushrooms, pure forest aroma in the pan.

Allergeni: gluten, milk and dairy products, celery

Out of season, we use frozen porcini mushrooms to preserve their quality.

Our cheeses are all produced in Valsassina by master cheesemakers and farmers!

Dessert

Crotto desserts

Our desserts showcase the most authentic and delicious side of tradition. Each slice is prepared with simple ingredients, the aroma of the oven, and a touch of mountain love.

wines

Prosecco wine

A fresh and fruity sparkling wine with fine bubbles and notes of green apple and white flowers; ideal as an aperitif or with light appetizers.
Quadrio wine

Nebbiolo red wine with a touch of Merlot, aromas of black cherry and sweet spices, soft and harmonious tannins.

Available in liters and half liters
Sassella wine

Sassella is a rock-hard Nebbiolo wine with hints of wild strawberry, violet, and mineral notes. Its tannins are firm yet elegant, making it excellent with game and aged cheeses.

Available in liters and half liters
Sforzato wine

Sforzato di Valtellina DOCG: Nebbiolo from dried grapes, powerful structure, notes of dried plums, cocoa, and spices; ideal with game and aged cheeses.
Alpi Retiche (Valtellina wine red)

Fresh and mineral wine, notes of green apple and white flowers, ideal with cheeses and mountain dishes.
Bonarda wine

Vino rosso vivace dai profumi di ciliegia e mora, perfetto con salumi e piatti saporiti.
Gewurztraminer wine

Aromatic white wine with hints of rose, lychee, and sweet spices; soft and enveloping, ideal with blue cheeses and spicy dishes.
Giùen (Valtellina red wine)

A mountain red wine with aromas of raspberry and dog rose, gentle tannins and a fresh sip, ideal with cured meats and polenta.
Grumello red wine

An elegant red wine with notes of ripe cherry, Alpine herbs, and spices; fine tannins make it perfect with roasts and mature cheeses.
Moscato wine

Moscato is a sweet and aromatic white wine with a fine perlage and notes of peach and sage; perfect with desserts and blue cheeses.

drinks

Norda Mineral Water 75cl

Norda Mineral Water 75cl
Moretti Beer 33cl

Moretti Beer 33cl
Bottle of Herbal Bitter “Crotto Alpino”

“Crotto Alpino” Herbal Bitter: a handcrafted infusion of Alpine herbs and roots, a homemade digestif in a bottle.
Espresso Coffee
Liqueurs and Bitters

Selected bitters and liqueurs: from our “Crotto Alpino” herbal bitters to classic Alpine spirits, the perfect end to a meal.
House wine

The red wine is a generous and harmonious Montepulciano with hints of berries and light spices; a versatile companion for cured meats, cheeses, and mountain dishes.
The white wine is a light and carefree Sparkling Amabile, perfect for any occasion. On the palate, it is smooth and mellow, with a sweetness that never tires!

Available in Quart, Half-Liter, and Liter sizes.