Cheese FestiVal di Sole – Alpine Dairy Cheese Auction (at Castel Caldes)
Edition 2025 Finished Gastronomy Cheese Local produce

Cheese FestiVal di Sole – Alpine Dairy Cheese Auction (at Castel Caldes)

06 Sep 2025 — 23 Sep 2025
Caldes — Trento (022)

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Edition 2025 — Alpine Dairy Cheese Auction

The 2025 edition of the Cheese FestiVal di Sole concluded with the tenth Alpine Dairy Cheese Auction at Castel Caldes, a record-breaking year: three wheels tied for the podium at 400 euros each, a first in the event's history. A total of 22 wheels were auctioned, with aging periods ranging from 1 to 9 years.

Cheese FestiVal di Sole 2025

The tenth Alpine Dairy Cheese Auction took place on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Castel Caldes, serving as the grand finale of the Cheese FestiVal di Sole. In total, 22 wheels were auctioned, with aging periods ranging from 1 to 9 years and prices between 260 and 400 euros.

The edition was a record-breaker: for the first time, three wheels reached the highest price of 400 euros each, tying for first place. On the podium were cheeses from Malga Montagnoli (Pinzolo), Malga Cercèn (Val di Rabbi), and Malga Caldèsa (Caldes). The auction saw the participation of chefs such as Giovanni D'Alitta and Sabino Fortunato, alongside restaurateurs and enthusiasts.

Before the auction, the festival animated the entire valley with the Fera dei Sèt in Ossana, the Agricultural Festival in Val di Peio, the Fera de San Maté in Malé, and Latte in Festa in Val di Rabbi with the Desmalghjada.

Where does it take place — Alpine Dairy Cheese Auction

Castel Caldes

Contact Alpine Dairy Cheese Auction

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