We want to share the beauty of this place and the passion for our work, which is why we have created unique wine and food experiences for you, in the spirit of sustainability and respect for nature that we hold so dear.

You can choose between a Wine & Dine in the room overlooking the barrique room or in the herbal garden around our Ring of Fire, rather than a fascinating wine tasting itinerary "from the vineyard to the glass". An experience at the Tenuta Castello di Morcote is always a moment of discovery and pleasure.

Wine Tastings

Wine tastings are held by reservation from Wednesday to Saturday, at 10.30 am and 4 pm, with a maximum of 12 participants, each couple or group has its own table. Please contact us for individual or group requests.

Duration: approx. 2 hours, including a visit to the vineyards, the castle and the wine cellar.

Terroir Tasting - 6 wines representing the particularities of the Morcote and Mendrisiotto terroirs. Price: 45.- chf per person.

Premium Tasting - 6 wines including our prestigious Castello di Morcote Riserva and Fuoco. Price: 55.- chf per person.

Info and booking: degustazioni@castellodimorcote.ch, tel. +41 91 996 12 30.

What to expect?

We welcome you at the wine cellar from where a short wine tour through the vineyards surrounding Castello di Morcote starts.

Thanks to our informative map, you will discover the history of our company, as well as the cycle of work in the vineyard, carried out according to the principles of organic and biodynamic agriculture. You will visit the interior of the castle and its park with a spectacular view of the lake (duration approx. 1 hour).

This is followed by a visit to the wine cellar, with its impressive barrique room for the ageing of the wines, and a wine tasting (approx. 1 hour). The tasting of 6 wines is accompanied by a platter of local cold cuts, cheeses from the Ticino alpine pastures and home-made bread.

Wine & Dine at the wine cellar or under the stars

Our Wine & Dine begins with an aperitif around the Feuerring, the ring of fire that symbolises the link with the volcanic soil from which our wines are born.

Before sitting down to eat, those who wish it can take a short guided tour of the wine-making cellar and the barrique cellar. Dinner takes place in the indoor hall overlooking the barrique cellar on one side, while on the other side you can enjoy the view of the vineyard.

In fine weather, the Wine & Dine takes place in the garden next to the vineyards, under the stars.

The five-course menu is inspired by the principles of biodynamics and follows Maria Thun's calendar, which indicates the days on which the moon and planets have an influence on certain parts of the plant: fruits, flowers, leaves or roots.

Our Chef uses only seasonal, local or home-grown raw materials: vegetables, herbs and flowers from our organic gardens, honey and olive oil from the Castle. Pastas, breads and preserves are also prepared in-house.

A fantastic experience in a unique setting, to savour a cuisine that comes from the same soil as our wines. The start is at 7 pm. It is anyway possible (with prior notice) to arrive earlier, around 6 pm, for an independent panoramic walk through the vineyard. Thanks to our information map, you will discover, along the way, the history of our winery as well as the cycle of work in the vineyard.

Price per person: 160.- chf including: aperitif with appetisers cooked on the Feuerring and bubbles; 5-course menu with all pairing Tenuta Castello di Morcote wines; water and coffee.

Next dates 2025:

Saturday, 8th March / Friday, 28th March

Friday, 11th April / Saturday, 12th April / Friday, 18th April

Friday, 2nd May / Wednesday, 14th May / Wednesday, 28th May

Wednesday, 11th June / Friday, 27th June

Wednesday, 2nd July / Wednesday, 9th July / Wednesday, 23rd July / Thursday, 31st July

Wednesday, 20th August

Wednesday, 3rd September / Wednesday, 10th September

Info and booking: eventi@castellodimorcote.ch, tel. +41 91 996 12 30

In order to delight you to the fullest, the number of participants is limited to 35.

Your events at the Tenuta

Are you dreaming of your event in a unique setting between the lake and the sky, surrounded by vineyards, within the centuries-old walls of the 15th-century castle or in the charming rooms of the wine cellar?

We organise private events, weddings or corporate events for you under the banner of excellent local cuisine accompanied by our own wines.

Each event will be customised according to your wishes and needs.

Info and reservations: eventi@castellodimorcote.ch, tel. +41 91 996 12 30

Dining at Restaurant Vicania

Local cuisine inspired by lake & mountain

The restaurant, converted from an old stone farmhouse and part of the Castello di Morcote estate, is an oasis of peace amidst the green pastures of the Vicania alp. In its cosy rooms or in the beautiful garden in the shade of mulberry trees, you can enjoy creative local cuisine with genuine ingredients from local producers or our own production.

Info and reservations: info@ristorantevicania.ch tel. +41 91 980 24 14

Dining at Ristorante La Sorgente

Nestled in the quaint medieval village of Vico Morcote overlooking Lake Lugano, Ristorante La Sorgente welcomes curious visitors in search of a local dining experience.

An authentic cuisine awaits those who discover this hidden gem. First and foremost, at the core of Chef Francesco Sangalli’s vision are high-quality, local ingredients produced by small scale farmers. He then enhances these local products with his unique cooking techniques: open flame, charcoal, and smoking. The result is haute cuisine that embraces sustainability, environmental consciousness, and modernity.

The menu is curated in the pursuit of seasonality and embracing the availability of indigenous ingredients. Chef Sangalli draws inspiration from these regional products and pays respect to the farmers who cultivate them.

Offering an intimate atmosphere inside this historic villa, the two dens can host up to twenty guests, while others can be accommodated outside on the stone terrace with stunning lake views. This inviting property is a 17th-century patrician building, recently transformed into a charming, boutique hotel.

La Sorgente: a small restaurant, filled with dedication, innovation, and passion. All elements which go hand in hand with the carefully crafted, organic wines from the family-owned wine estate, Tenuta Castello di Morcote. It is a lifestyle experience combining distinguished wines with elevated gastronomy.

Info e prenotazioni: info@ristorantelasorgente.ch

ristorantelasorgente.ch,tel. +41 91 996 23 01

Sleeping at the Relais Castello di Morcote

Would you like to overnight in the vicinity of the estate close to the wine cellar?

We would be delighted to welcome you to the Relais Castello di Morcote, an intimate and elegant charming hotel with just twelve rooms. Created from the renovation of a 17th century building, the Relais is located in the picturesque and romantic village of Vico Morcote, characterised by stone houses, narrow alleys and arcades.

All rooms are furnished with natural materials, every detail has been chosen with great care and passion to create a magical, enveloping atmosphere. The rooms enjoy a beautiful view over the lake or towards our Mediterranean garden.

Info and reservations: relais@castellodimorcote.ch

relaiscastellodimorcote.ch, tel. +41 91 980 22 52