Asparagus has been cultivated for over five hundred years in the vast agricultural area surrounding Cilavegna

The Breme Red Onion has been documented since the 10th century, dating back to the foundation of the famous abbey, which in the following centuries became one of the most important in Europe.

The Borlotto bean has been cultivated for centuries in the agricultural area of Gambolò and its immediate surroundings.

The iconic dessert of Pavia's tradition

This high-quality potato is still produced in small quantities in a hamlet of the Municipality of Brallo di Pregola.

Il formaggio Pizzocorno, dalla forma quadrata e dall’aroma intenso e deciso, prende il nome dal piccolo borgo – frazione di Ponte Nizza – nel cuore della Valle Staffora

A traditional peasant's delight

A dish from the Pavia Apennines featuring Deco Brallo potato gnocchi and Menconico black truffle.

Oltrepo Pavese has always been recognized for its wines and most of those who have had the pleasure of going to this part of the province of Pavia, will remember above all its hills and stretches of vine rows

The golden onion was already cultivated in the 19th century in the countryside around Voghera.

A treasure of rural tradition

An ancient village in the Oltrepò Pavese, rich in high quality vineyards

From the most prized - the white truffle, to the black summer truffle or Scorzone, the marzuolo, the black Trifola and the black uncinato: also in Lombardy you can find delicious truffles, which are appreciated in restaurants all over the world

Traditional dish of the rural heritage of the Oltrepò Pavese

The Varzese is the only native cattle breed of Lombardy

The origins of Varzi Salame are to be found in the dawn of time

Discover Pavese – Enjoy an autumn weekend of tradition, culture and flavour among the most charming villages of the Oltrepò Pavese. Take a look at this list of ideas and get inspired.

The *miccone* is a traditional bread from Oltrepò Pavese with a crispy crust and a dense yet soft crumb.

The Cherry of Bagnaria is part of the important network of the National Association of "Cities of Cherries."