Oltrepò Pavese, a Land of Wine and Riches

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

Lombard vineyards and wineries are eager to welcome tourists and visitors to enjoy the last phases of the harvest. 

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

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

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

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

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.

A traditional dessert from Lomello

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

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

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 pasta dish from the town of Canneto Pavese

Il Brasadè, ciambelline d’origine ottocentesca

The Varzese is the only native cattle breed of Lombardy

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

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

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

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

Risotto with frogs, a symbolic dish of the Lomellina tradition