An all-natural way to recharge

THE PERFECT MOMENT
  • 14 September - 14.00
  • 20°
  • 18°
  • Energic

Vineyards, waterfalls, and a friendship that has lasted for years. September has just begun in the region ruled by the grape. The sun is shining high in the sky and warming the vineyards: it's autumn in Ticino. Mild days and crisp, fresh air. The Mendrisiotto is a region full of surprises with plenty of scenic walks and interesting anecdotes and stories.

Cheers! At the foot of the Botto waterfall, you raise a toast to getting together.
The fresh air, the sun's warmth, and your dearest friend are just what you need to recharge your batteries. You and Claudia don't see each other very often but going to visit her in Ticino is always a pleasure. Friends from childhood, you have shared many moments of discovery.

Summer has just ended and your children, Edoardo and Camilla, have recently gone back to school. September is your favourite month: the myriad colours, the chirping of the birds, the gentle warmth of the sun, and the days that are still long enough to enjoy all the hours of sunlight nature gives you.

After the short walk from Rovio to the Botto waterfall, a trick of the light conjures a rainbow as a wonderful backdrop to your restorative break. What better way to recharge your batteries than to immerse yourself in nature? Small droplets of water refresh you as you read a book you have been wanting to finish for ages, set in Rovio itself, by the 1912 Nobel prizewinner Gerhart Hauptmann. 5, 10, 20 pages later, your throat is dry... it's time to enjoy a  refreshing, sparkling drink.

Marching towards the Botto waterfall, Rovio

Marching towards the Botto waterfall, Rovio

Botto waterfall, Rovio

Botto waterfall, Rovio

A moment to read and relax at the Botto waterfall

A moment to read and relax at the Botto waterfall

A toast with Sambì

A toast with Sambì

The vineyards of Arogno

The vineyards of Arogno

Bianchi farm and winery, Arogno

Bianchi farm and winery, Arogno

Ticinese grapes

Ticinese grapes

Delicious grape cake recipe

Delicious grape cake recipe

Memories of the fun you had as children playing hide and seek among the grape-filled terraces gradually come to mind. The idea of walking through the vineyards pops into your head, and Claudia understands immediately. Next stop? The vineyards of Arogno!

You are burning with curiosity to discover new stories about wine. Once you say so, your dear friend introduces you to the farm owners and in no time at all you find yourself in the middle of the vineyard.

As the heady scent of grapes reaches your nostrils and your stomach begins to grumble, you are seized by inspiration: grape cake, what a delicious idea! So, with the permission of the owners, you take a few bunches of grapes with you so you can bake this delicacy that very evening. What a sweet memory...

Carlo Crivelli, - vine grower
Carlo Crivelli,vine grower
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A GOOD DAY
14.00

On the way to the waterfall

14.15

Small droplets of water refresh you as you read

15.00

A break in good company

15.30

The walk continues through the vineyards

16.00

What a view!

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Swimming in the Botto waterfall is forbidden. 


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