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Chef of the Vivanda restaurant in Switzerland
Dario Cadonau, owner of the In Lain Cadonau hotel in Brail, the smallest 5-star luxury hotel in Switzerland, is a Michelin-starred Chef renowned for his talent. Inspired by the surrounding nature, he focuses on seasonal and local products from the Engadine, expressing boundless creativity.
“It’s important to serve our guests what we find right on our doorstep. The region and forests of the Engadin offer everything needed for a rich and generous cuisine. I believe that’s exactly what our guests are looking for — and that’s what we put into practice every day.”
Chef Dario Cadonau, passionate about local cuisine and environmentally committed, sources his ingredients from local producers in the Engadin region to offer his guests a true Alpine experience, from the very first amuse-bouche to dessert.
He also produces his own traditional alpine cheese, made from raw milk from valley cows, a practice that perfectly embodies the spirit of Garden Gastronomy in harmony with La Grande Dame.
La Grande Dame 2015, an exceptionally sunny year for a wine full of energy and elegance, enhances the Pinot Noir grape variety, which accounts for 90% of the blend, in keeping with Madame Clicquot's vision: "Our black grapes make the finest white wines".
This vintage cuvée highlights the strength and daring spirit of the woman who was nicknamed ‘the grande dame of Champagne’.
In a warm, wood-panelled atmosphere, the gastronomic restaurant Vivanda offers a modern tasting menu featuring cuisine concocted from local produce. Chef Dario Cadonau's commitment to the region is reflected in his love of excellent ingredients. The restaurant has been awarded a Gault & Millau rating of 17.
In 2021, inspiration from Madame Clicquot's audacious vision and quest for perfection gave birth to Garden Gastronomy, the gastronomic signature of our prestige cuvée La Grande Dame. This is a collaboration with Michelin-starred Chefs from around the world, who draw their inspiration from sustainable and responsible cuisine and create pairings around the cuvée.
A committed, plant-based and colourful cuisine, where vegetables, herbs and fruit take center stage, while meat, fish and eggs are cooked as condiments.
