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	Valtellina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Valtellina (or the Valtelline valley; German: Veltlin) is a valley in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, bordering Switzerland.
		Livigno, although on the northern side of the alpine watershed, can also considered to be part of Valtellina as it falls within the province of Sondrio.
		On 10 October 1797, the Valtellina revolted against the Graubünden (the "Grey Leagues"; Grisons in French, now a Swiss Canton) and joined the Cisalpine Republic.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Valtellina (230 words)

	Valtellina
		, the Valtellina was seized (1512) from Milan by the
		The Valtellina became the pawn of the participants in the Thirty Years War and the victim of their complicated intrigues.
		The Valtellina passed (1815) to the Lombardo-Venetian kingdom (held by Austria), and later it passed (1859) to Italy.
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0850393.html (433 words)

	Valtellina - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		VALTELLINA [Valtellina], Alpine valley of the upper Adda River, c.75 mi (120 km) long, in Lombardy, N Italy, extending from Lake Como to the Stelvio Pass.
		With the adjoining counties of Bormio and Chiavenna, the Valtellina was seized (1512) from Milan by the Grisons, which subsequently ruled the district—its richest and most populous possession—as a subject territory.
		By the start of the Thirty Years War (1618-48), the stoutly Roman Catholic inhabitants of the Valtellina were ready for revolt against the Grisons, the majority of whose population was Protestant; in 1620 they rose and massacred their Protestant masters.
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-valtelli.html (508 words)

	History of the Christian Church, Volume VIII: Modern Christianity. The Swiss Reformation. \| Christian Classics Ethereal ...
		Protestantism in Chiavenna and the Valtellina, and its Suppression.
		Robustelli returned, after his banishment, to the Valtellina, and organized a band of about three hundred desperate bandits from the Venetian and Milanese territories for the overthrow of the government of the Grisons and the extermination of Protestantism.
		From the Valtellina Robustelli proceeded to Poschiavo, burnt the town of Brusio, and continued there the butchery of Protestants till he was checked.
	www.ccel.org /ccel/schaff/hcc8.iv.iv.x.html (1553 words)

	Sforzato Della Valtellina - Greatest Wines of Italy
		Valtellina is located in Northern Italy, an east-west valley north of Lake Como between the Retiche Alps and the Orobic Alpine foothills.
		It is believed that the vine was cultivated in pre-Roman periods by the Etruscans and the Ligurians, the earliest known inhabitants of this region.
		Sforzato Della Valtellina is the pride of Valtellina and one of the greatest wines of Italy.
	www.ultimateitaly.com /wines-foods/sforzato-della-valtellina.html (864 words)

	Cucina Italiana: Lombardy - The Valtellina
		The cooking of Valtellina is based on meats and cheeses, enriched by wines of unquestionable nobility which come from processing of grapes mostly from Chiavennasca vines, as the Nebiolo vines are called in that region, to which grapes from other local vines are added.
		Valtellina was torn to pieces by various conquerors until the Napoleonic era, when it became part of the Cisalpine Republic.
		These are the main specialities of Valtellina which appear in a cuisine characterised by dairy products and ancient flavours jealously preserved together with a certain frugality, result of a particular attachment to their own history and an actual defence against excessive external influences.
	www.datatravel.it /Cucina/Lombardia/Storia/Lombardia.ART.5.en.phtml (1357 words)

	AllRefer.com - Valtellina, Italy (Italian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		With the adjoining counties of Bormio and Chiavenna, the Valtellina was seized (1512) from Milan by the Grisons, which subsequently ruled the district : its richest and most populous possession : as a subject territory.
		By the start of the Thirty Years War (1618–48), the stoutly Roman Catholic inhabitants of the Valtellina were ready for revolt against the Grisons, the majority of whose population was Protestant; in 1620 they rose and massacred their Protestant masters.
		The valley was sacked in turn by these armies and in 1627 passed under Spanish control; transportation of Spanish reinforcements through the Valtellina into Germany contributed to several victories by the imperial party, notably at NOrdlingen (1634).
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/V/Valtelli.html (489 words)

	Discoveritalia - Itineraries - On the sky runs in Valtellina: Specialties
		They represent a dish of the traditional rural cuisine in Valtellina, and, for this reason, there are many versions created by local habits and imagination in the kitchen: buckwheat grey flour is a must though, with grappa and pig fat to fry it in.
		The polenta taragna of the Valtellina, distinguishes itself for the cheese used: in the original recipe, the Bitto, is used, while the recipe typical of Bergamo and the Val Brembana the Branzi cheese is preferred.
		The main protagonist of the pastry tradition in Valtellina is the "Bisciola", handmade produced kneading the ingredients nature offers at the beginning of autumn: walnuts, figs, grapes and honey are the exquisite ingredients of the simple traditional dessert of the Valtellina which comes out of the oven shaped like a tantalizing loaf.
	www.discoveritalia.it /iwe/specialita.asp?lingua=en&IDidea=22 (1042 words)

	Valtellina Casera
		The history of Valtellina Casera cheese is strictly bound to small local cheese and milk plants whose use for cheese and butter making was given to each producer in turn.
		Valtellina Casera is a medium hard cheese from partially skimmed cows' milk of 2 milkings (one is skimmed through surfacing of the cream, the second is used as whole milk).
		The taste of Valtellina Casera is sweet,quite peculiar with a note of dry fruits, delicate and more intense with further seasoning.
	www.fcs.it /casera.htm (264 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Valtellina (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Valtellina VALTELLINA [Valtellina], Alpine valley of the upper Adda River, c.75 mi (120 km) long, in Lombardy, N Italy, extending from Lake Como to the Stelvio Pass.
		The chief town of the Valtellina, it is an agricultural market and an industrial and tourist center.
		It is crossed by the highest road in the Alps, connecting the Valtellina with the upper Adige River valley.
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Valtellina (613 words)

	Valtellina (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		This area of incredible natural beauty has acted as a backdrop to hundreds of years of human history: from the toil of farmers as they drew their daily sustenance from the terraced fields at high altitudes, to major events involving popes and emperors, armies and merchant caravans making their way to or from Italy.
		Very important are the local wines, which are brought together under the name Valtellina Superiore with DOCG status, and sfursat, a passito made with Valtellina grapes (info: Strada dei Vini e dei Sapori della Valtellina, phone +39 0342.358708).
		In fact, one of the most appealing aspects of the Valtellina area is its having something to offer tourists all year round.
	www.sanpellegrino.com /flash_site/articolo.asp?id=139 (473 words)

	Guide to Italian Wines - wineloverspage.com
		But in Valtellina, the wines made from Nebbiolo display a more seductive character that downplays the muscle of Nebbiolo while focusing on the earthy, more rustic nature of the grape.
		Of course, Valtellina is no different than any other area in Italy when it comes to matching their wines with local foods.
		One of the best food and wine pairings I enjoyed in Valtellina was at Ristorante La Corna in the frazione of San Giacomo di Teglio, located about halfway between two of the area's most famous cities, Sondrio and Tirano (Bormio, famed for its spectacular skiing, is located farther northeast, outside the wine zone).
	www.wineloverspage.com /italwineguide/valtellina05.phtml (1520 words)

	TangoItalia Lombardia - Lombardy - Valtellina
		Valtellina: A world to be discovered among the Alps
		Suspended between Lombardy and Central Europe, Valtellina occupies an entirely mountainous territory, from the Trivio di Fuentes at 188 metres, at the top end of Lake Como, and the peak of the Bernina at 4000 metres, offering a variety of landscapes and almost unlimited possibilities for mountain activities.
		The long history of the Valtellina communities matured in this geographical setting, a history of stubborn clinging to the land, which steel bears the signs of centuries of human toil, especially in the vineyard and the Alpine pastures,
	www.aaanetserv.com /lombardia_valtellina.html (217 words)

	ROCK ART in Valtellina (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Valtellina is situated in the north of Lombardy (Italy, Sondrio district), along the Adda river (flowing into the lake of Como), and near the Swiss border.
		High mountains (Bernina, the highest, 4000 m - 12000 ft), beautiful ski-stations (Bormio the most important, Stelvio for summer-skiing in the glacier), and excellent red wine.
		Strictly related to Valcamonica, Valtellina Rock Art is one of the most interesting in the Alps.
	www.geocities.com /Athens/3857/valt.html (177 words)

	Culinary Tracts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The food and wine came direct from Valtellina, delivered personally by representatives of the Valtellina Consortium of Food and Wine Makers; the menu of regional specialties prepared by chefs Andrea and Antonio Tonola from the Lanterna Verde Ristorante.
		Meanwhile, the third course, the Pizzoccheri della Valtellina, a regional dish comprised of buckwheat pasta sautéed with swiss chard and cabbage, looked exactly like a photograph of it on page 55 in a handsome picture book about Valtellina, copies of which floated about the room.
		Antonio Rudini, the minister of food, wine and agriculture for the Valtellina region and Dr. Claudio Negri, the president of the Valtellina Consortium’s president.
	www.telluridewatch.com /restaurant_guide/lapiazza.htm (656 words)

	Alta Valtellina Ski Race: sci alpinismo in alta Valfurva
		Our sport is changing, the media interest is much more than before, the sponsors and partners in the ski mountaineering exhibitions are more and more qualified and important, the athletes more professional and the organisers are standardising the routes and communications.
		We, in the Alta Valtellina have been one of the reference points in the ski mountaineering competitive world for many years, from our ranks athletes of the highest standard have emerged, who, on the ski tracks worldwide, proudly carry high the flag of our valley.
		The Società Bormio Terme (Spa Baths) in honour of the 4th Alta Valtellina Ski Race wish to offer all competitors complimentary access to the Spa Centre of Via Stelvio 14, valid for Saturday 22nd or Sunday 23rd, 2006.
	www.altavaltellinaskirace.com /index_en.htm (318 words)

	Babbo Ristorante
		And then there’s the Valtellina, hugging the Swiss border in northern Lombardia, where, again, vintners eke out a crop on steep, man-made terraces in the shadow of the Alps.
		Valtellina were built by ancient Ligurians, using rocks and other material dragged up from the
		The nomenclature of Valtellina is akin to that of Burgundy, in that most of the Valtellina
	www.babbonyc.com /winepicks-valtellina.html (562 words)

	Tourist informations valtellina, hotel valtellina
		The Valtellina is a charming place for mountain-lovers, set at the centre of the alpine circle, and surrounded by mountain passes, breath taking mountain tops and extraordinarily fascinating small villages.
		Gli appuntamenti più interessanti tra quelli che si svolgono in Valtellina sono di tipo sportivo ed enogastronomico.
		The most interesting events amongst those which take place in the Valtellina are those relating to sport and to food and wine.
	www.bestwestern.it /BW/EN/hotel-valtellina-tourist-local-info.htm (686 words)

	igourmet Bitto della Valtellina - Cooking.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Despite the harshness of living and working high in the mountains, almost totally isolated for months at a time, there are still mountain folk alive today willing to make this cheese.
		Named after the Valtellina region, all Bitto is made in the artisan manner, with techniques dating back to the seventeenth century.
		It is made from a blend of approximately 90% cow's milk and 10% goat's milk and aged up to 1 year.
	www.cooking.com /products/shprodde.asp?SKU=408274 (214 words)

	Santa Caterina Valfurva - ALTA VALTELLINA - Consorzio Tourisport
		The Valtellina track has 5 and 10 km circuits, important international competitions and numerous World Cup races have been held here.
		The track winds at an altitude of 1800 metres, across a wide plane and through thick woods, it has demanding ups and downs with vertical drops between 109 and 390 metres.
		The “Centro La Fonte” was constructed to help support the cross-country skiers, it is fitted out with change-rooms, showers, clothes and equipment deposit, waxing room and technical assistance carried out directly by the ski-instructors who can give expert advise on the type of equipment and wax to use.
	www.santacaterina.it /english/sci_fondo.htm (233 words)

	Valtellina - ENCYCLOPEDIA - The History Channel UK
		Valtellina, Alpine valley of the upper Adda River, c.75 mi (120 km) long, in Lombardy, N Italy, extending from Lake Como to the Stelvio Pass.
		, the Valtellina was seized (1512) from Milan by the Grisons
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	www.thehistorychannel.co.uk /staging/search/search.php?word=Valtelli (496 words)

	K&L Wines: 2001 Mamete Prevostini Valtellina Superiore Sassella "Sommarovina" (Was $34.99)
		A wine rich in personality and character, its grapes are selected from the best fruit grown in Sondrio and Castione, the region which produces Valtellina Superiore Sassella.
		In Summer the rocks are warmed up by the sun, heating the soil to ensure a perfect ripening of the fruit.
		The 2001 Mamete Prevostini Valtellina Superiore Sassella "Sommarovina" (Was $34.99) you have chosen is not in stock in our retail stores or within our fulfillment center.
	www.klwines.com /product.asp?sku=1015498 (460 words)

	Nobles / Nobles Soccer Squad Wins the Valtellina Cup! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Steve Ginsberg, head girls' soccer coach, was in Italy with the returning veterans of his New England Class A Prep championship squad competing in the Valtellina Cup.
		We play them tomorrow in the final of the Valtellina Cup at 11 in the morning.
		We won 7 to 0 with goals by Sarah Parsons, Hilary Segar, Whitney Dziama, Sarah Churchill, Courtney Frazee, Lauren Bresnahan and Chelsey Reynolds.
	www.nobles.edu /home/news_item.asp?id=87 (514 words)

	Livigno Alta Valtellina ski area
		Livigno Alta Valtellina has a vertical drop of 3937 feet which is a good drop.
		Livigno Alta Valtellina has loads of runs and lots of lifts.
		Livigno Alta Valtellina is an average size ski area with an elevation
	www.gottagoitsnows.com /skiareas/2077.html (280 words)

	International Recipes: Food and Wine Dictionary: Valtellina DOC
		Standard Valtellina wines are made from at least 70 percent Chiavennasca (the local name for NEBBIOLO
		Valtellina Superiore can be made only from vineyards surrounding four of Valtellina's villages-Grumello, Inferno, Valgella, and Sassella, the latter being considered best.
		The word Sforzato or Sfursat on the label indicates the wine was made by the PASSITO
	www.internationalrecipesonline.com /recipes/dictionary.pl?7149 (167 words)

	Valtellina Cup
		This will allow those people interested in taking part in the next year edition to make early plans to register their team in the tournament.
		Despite the good number of international teams already registered in 2006, we see a strong develop of the 2006 tournament edition also because the organization of the Valtellina Football Cup is making a worldwide strongly promotion of the Valtellina Football Cup, the major soccer event for youth of the Italian peninsula.
		In 2007 new sports ambassadors of the Valtellina Football Cup will be appointed covering a greater number of nations, let's say more than 10 countries.
	www.valtellinacup.com /eng/valtellinacup07/main.htm (176 words)

	DolceVita Travel: Valtellina
		The valley has in fact developed a unique and vibrant culture, reflected in its cuisine, wines, handicrafts (such as the pezzotti, which are colorful, rustic mats and pot stone) and local festivals (including many harvest and culinary events).
		Chisciol is a type of fl flour focaccia with aged cheese, lard or butter and a drop of grappa in the dough.
		Bisciola is a rustic cake with nuts, figs and little grapes that may be served with a vanilla sauce or Braulio, the renowned Valtellina amaro (bitter).
	www.dolcevita.com /travel/tsport/valtellina/cui.htm (364 words)

	DolceVita Cuisine: Valtellina
		For 2002, the boards authenticating regional products from Valtellina (Consorzi di tutela dei prodotti a Denominazione di Origine Valtellinese and the Amministrazione Provinciale di Sondrio) have launched an initiative to promote local agricultural products.
		Their aim is to familiarize the public with traditional mountain specialties of the Sondrio province, recognized and certified by the European Union.
		Some of the most popular delicacies of the region are Bresaola della Valtellina (we recommend Rigamonti Bresaola), the cheeses of Valtellina (Casèra and Bitto), Valtellinese wines (Valtellina Sfurzàt and Valtellina Superiore).
	www.dolcevita.com /cuisine/valtellina/valtellina.htm (486 words)

	BlueWine.com: French Wine, California Wine, Australia Wine, Italian Wine.
		Located in Chiuro, the estate produces Valtellina & Valtellina superiore DOC wines and IGT wines, from nebbiolo, pignola, rossola valtellinese, chardonnay, as well as stilnovo and grappa.
		Family-owned estate located in Chiuro, whose vineyard is planted with pignola, rossola, brugnola and nebbiolo, from which are produced still and sparkling wines as well as grappa.
		Founded in 1925 in Chorio, the estate produces DOCG Valtellina superiore, DOCG Sforzato and IGT Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio wines, as well as a Brut rosé méthode champenoise wine made from Nebbiolo.
	recherche.bluewine.com /en/index.asp?no_categorie=213307 (310 words)

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