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

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

Discover Oltrepò Pavese: an ideal destination to celebrate your wedding, filled with charming villages and traditional food and wine

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.

A traditional pasta dish from the town of Canneto Pavese

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

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

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 Varzese is the only native cattle breed of Lombardy

A traditional dessert from Lomello

The tranquil Oltrepò is the home of 36 DOC-certified wines, which accompany a traditional cuisine with its roots in Italy’s remote history

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

Dove è naturale sentirsi a casa

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

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

At the foot of the Pavia hills, Broni, where wine is poetry

The Voghera pepper is a native and valuable variety that deserves special attention for its unique organoleptic characteristics.

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.

A traditional peasant's delight