A treasure of rural tradition

A traditional pasta dish from the town of Canneto Pavese

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

In Lungavilla, a pumpkin known as “Capé da prèvi” (priest’s hat) is cultivated, named for its shape, which resembles the headgear worn by priests.

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.

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

The iconic dessert of Pavia's tradition

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

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

Good food, excellent wine, medieval villages. The Oltrepò Pavese surprises and conquers with its charm.

I San Sirini: a typical sweet of the feast of the patron saint of Pavia

A traditional peasant's delight

The pavese soup, taste of old dishes, those that were born from the few ingredients available

Dove è naturale sentirsi a casa

La Molana del Brallo is a soft, uncooked cheese with a short aging period, ranging from fresh to briefly matured.

The Salame d’Oca di Mortara IGP is an outstanding product of Lomellina’s gastronomic tradition.

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

Risotto with frogs, a symbolic dish of the Lomellina tradition