Castione Andevenno
Welcome to Castione Andevenno: a small village nestled in vineyards
Castione Andevenno, also known as Castiùn in the local Valtellinese dialect, is a municipality with a population of 1516 located in the province of Sondrio, Lombardy. The village, situated to the west of Sondrio, is surrounded by vineyards and extends from the valley floor, where the Adda river lies, to the Val Torreggio. The highest peak in the territory is Monte Rolla. The population of the village has always been engaged in agriculture and dairy farming. In order to ensure grazing land for their animals, the inhabitants were obliged to emigrate to the mountains seasonally during the spring and autumn, while winters were spent in the village.
The history of Castione Andevenno
The village developed on the right bank of the Bocco stream, starting from the district of Andevenno, mentioned in the "Codice diplomatico longobardo" from 992 AD and in some notarial deeds from the 11th century. During the war between Como and Milan, many inhabitants of the Como district sought refuge in Valtellina. Among them, the Paravicini and Capitanei families settled in the area, already owners of Sondrio, Ardenno and Valmalenco. The Capitanei family had the Castiglione fortress built and fortified on a hill near Andevenno, which gave the village its name. Today, the remains of Castiglione are visible near the former church of San Rocco.
The symbolism of the municipality
The municipality of Castione Andevenno has a coat of arms and a flag granted by the President of the Republic on June 13th, 2013. The flag is a white drape with a red border.
The society of Castione Andevenno
The demographic evolution of the village was constant over time.
The administration of the municipality
The administration of the municipality of Castione Andevenno.
Conclusions
Castione Andevenno is a small village immersed in an idyllic landscape of vineyards and mountains. Its history dates back to the medieval period when it became a place of refuge for the inhabitants of Como during the war between Como and Milan. Today, the village is a quiet and welcoming place, where the population has always been devoted to agriculture and farming. The municipality of Castione Andevenno is administered with dedication and commitment for the benefit of its community.
