WINE-CELLARS
Costiera dei Cech’s renowned winemaking tradition has led, over the centuries, to the building of wine-cellars used for preserving the results of the heroic labour in the vineyard.
Let yourself be carried away by these picturesque underground places that epitomise the secrets of a people with a deeply rooted food and wine heritage and the production of fine wines.
MUNICIPAL
WINE-CELLAR
Built in 1500, the wine-cellar is owned by the municipality of Traona and is part of the impressive Municipal building, formerly the home of the Paravicini family, a noble family that dominated Costiera dei Cech.
Currently a location for various cultural events, it consists of a marvellous main room, featuring vaulted ceilings and a second room called the “tinera”, used for pressing grapes and fermenting wine.
Built in 1500, the wine-cellar is owned by the municipality of Traona and is part of the impressive Municipal building, formerly the home of the Paravicini family, a noble family that dominated Costiera dei Cech.
ORATORY
WINE-CELLAR
The wine-cellar owned by the Traona parish, located inside the building of the former oratory where the House of Culture currently stands, was built in 1600.
It extends over 5 very characteristic levels, consisting of stone walls and earth and cobblestone flooring.
The house to which it belongs was owned by the Paravicini family, and from 1900 to the end of the seventies, it was home to the Paravicini nursery school, after being donated by the heirs of the noble family.
The wine-cellar owned by the Traona parish, located inside the building of the former oratory where the House of Culture currently stands, was built in 1600.
TRATTORIA ALPINA
WINE-CELLAR
The cellar is located inside the majestic and stately Massironi family home and was built in 1600. This place consists of various rooms and also has a 10-metre-deep ice pit.
It is currently used as a pantry by the century-old trattoria bearing the same name, located in the historical building. In the past it was used to ferment, age and preserve wine.
The cellar is located inside the majestic and stately Massironi family home and was built in 1600. This place consists of various rooms and also has a 10-metre-deep ice pit.
VILLA PARAVICINI
WINE-CELLAR
The wine-cellar attached to the villa of the same name was owned by the Paravicini nobles. The wine-cellar attached to the villa of the same name was owned by the Paravicini nobles. The illustrious family owned numerous vineyards and made use of men and women from the town for the labour and care of the vineyard.
The villa had a wine press and two cellars for vinification, which contained barrels with a capacity of 600 hl.
The wine-cellar attached to the villa of the same name was owned by the Paravicini nobles. The wine-cellar attached to the villa of the same name was owned by the Paravicini nobles. The illustrious family owned numerous vineyards and made use of men and women from the town for the labour and care of the vineyard.
TOGNO
WINE-CELLAR
The home, to which the wine-cellar belongs, dates back to 1400 and was a wing of the aristocratic building. It was bought by Domenica Crapella in Togni with money her husband sent her from America.
Renovated several times, the home preserves on the façade a 1926 painting depicting the Madonna, commissioned by Domenica following a bad accident from which she emerged unscathed.
A large wooden door (now of iron) led to the wine-cellar by way of a long corridor.
The home, to which the wine-cellar belongs, dates back to 1400 and was a wing of the aristocratic building. It was bought by Domenica Crapella in Togni with money her husband sent her from America.
BONACINA
WINE-CELLAR
Located in Piazza Caduti and owned by the family of the same name, it was built in 1800. It is part of a historic building, formerly an integral part of the property of the noble Paravicini family, who used this area as an annex.
The wine-cellar has marvellous vaulted ceilings and is ventilated with fireplaces called “sureì”, which allow the air flow to be adjusted.
Located in Piazza Caduti and owned by the family of the same name, it was built in 1800. It is part of a historic building, formerly an integral part of the property of the noble Paravicini family, who used this area as an annex.
