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

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

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

Il Brasadè, ciambelline d’origine ottocentesca

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

A traditional dessert from Lomello

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

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

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.

Oltrepò Pavese, a Land of Wine and Riches

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

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

A traditional peasant's delight

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

In Dorno, pumpkin cultivation has an ancient tradition. In particular, a variety of pumpkin called "Bertagnina" was historically grown.

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