Castello Del Sole
  • When

    Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May 2026

  • Duration

    10:00 - 18:00
    Hot dishes served from 12:00 to 15:00
    Cold dishes from 15:00 to 18:00

  • Price

    Free wine tastings
    Complete Menu (12:00-15:00) CHF 30.- p.p
    Freshly prepared cheese and cold cuts platters (15:00-18:00), CHF 21.- p.p

In addition to the free tasting of all our wines and spirits, you will be able to visit our wine cellar, dance to the notes of live music, and enjoy delicious local products.

Cantine aperte is the annual event that allows you to discover the winemaking realities of our region. During these two days of open doors, you will have the opportunity to taste our wines - presented by our experts - free of charge and visit our cellar: all accompanied by live music and delicious local specialities prepared on the spot.

No reservation is required for the km0 lunch.

Menu - CHF 30.-

Red polenta from Terreni alla Maggia with formagella cheese from Caseificio al Saliciolo in Tenero or with lentil ragout

2dl wine of choice by  Cantina alla Maggia - La Lepre, La Pernice o Barbarossa

Water and coffee

Polenta only (with formagella or lentil ragout): CHF 15.-

Kids menu - CHF 12.-

Half portion of red polenta from Terreni alla Maggia with formagella cheese from Caseificio al Saliciolo in Tenero or with lentil ragout

Water or soft drink

Dessert - CHF 4.-

Traditional bread cake, Panetteria Naretto, Ascona

Freshly prepared cheese and cold cuts platters - CHF 21.- p.p

Available only from 15:00 to 18:00

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