A crotto, also called crott in Lombard dialect, is typical natural cavity of the mountainous regions of the Alps.
It is made of quarry stone without mortar and is often built over a spring. This conformation allows a constant air flow of approximately 8 °C, which helps maintaing the crotto cool and dump. This characteristic makes it a natural refrigerator, ideal to store wine and other typical gastronomic products.
Historically, the Crott del Meo is a meeting point for the locals. The new management maintains the habit of promoting and celebrating local traditions.
