Local Products of Lombardy

Lombardy is also a gastronomic journey of tastes and flavors to be discovered

Vacations cannot be complete without trying the local products of Lombardy, making for unforgettable culinary experiences and outstanding gift ideas after your sojourn.

Food and wine tourism enthuisasts will certainly wish to fill their luggage with local delicacies and unique goods that will delight everybody once they return home.

There are almost 60 different kinds of cheese produced in the Region. Robiola and Taleggio cheeses are originary from Valsassina, while Grana Padano and Mascarpone are made in Lodi. Let's not forget about Gorgonzola and its intense, unmistakable flavor.

Food and wine tourism means to relish in its wide range of cold meats as well. Savor the Bresaola of the Valtellina area and the Brianza Salami. Lomellina and its goose meat products are definitely worth a taste.

Produce like Pavia's rice are essential to prepare distinct dishes with Mantua pumpkins or white asparagus harvested in Cilavegna.

Pair everything with the right chalice of wine. Besides the sparkling specialties of Franciacorta, you can choose between the Valtellinese red varieties and the Pinot Nero of Oltrepò Pavese.

Local products of Lombardy are a gateway for traditional recipes served both by innovative restaurants and typical trattorias. Pick an itinerary and enjoy!

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Today's Recipe

Every day a new recipe to try from the Lombard tradition

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Eating in Como

Here are some suggestions of what to eat in Como

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Bata Lavar

A traditional pasta dish from the town of Canneto Pavese

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A sweet autumn in Lombardy

As the chilly weather approaches, we have the perfect excuse to spend some cosy afternoons at home, keeping ourselves warm with desserts imbued with the traditional flavours of our childhood in Lombardy

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Mushrooms

Valtellina

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Lemons of Garda

Beautiful greenhouse gardens enrich the Brescia side of the lake, made of walls and white pillars that climb the mountain, in total harmony with the environment

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Hunting for truffles, the diamonds of the Lombardy table

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

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Oltrepò Pavese

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

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Franciacorta Wine

An ancient art that unites, in perfect union, with the most modern technologies and the mastery of the winemakers of the territory

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Culinary Ideas for Winter

Six gastronomic ideas to enjoy the typical traditional flavours of Lombardy, with convivial recipes and delicious tasting experiences

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Tripe a la Milanese Recipe

It is a second course based on meat and is ideal for lovers of ancient flavors

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Winery weekend in 7 stages

7 must-see destinations in Lombardy to discover with a glass of wine in hand

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Zucca Bertagnina di Dorno

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

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Crotti in Valchiavenna

Discovering the natural cellars formed under the boulders of ancient landslides from which the "sorel" blows

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Wine and Flavor Trail Varese Valleys

It extends in the northern part of the Province of Varese, to the north of the capital city up to the border with the Swiss territory offering the opportunity to learn about the typical products and to discover the beauties of the landscape of the valleys and lakes

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Eating in Lodi: starters to dessert

From cheese to amaretto biscuits, here's all you need to know to indulge in some delicious Lodi specialities

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A toast to the vineyards and wineries of Lombardy

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

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Eating Lombardy

Lombardy shows its excellence with the unique and traditional flavors of each single territory, but it is also international cuisine

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Brasadè di Staghiglione

Il Brasadè, ciambelline d’origine ottocentesca

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The cheese

Ben sei formaggi prodotti nel Cremonese hanno ottenuto il riconoscimento DOP (Denominazione di Origine Protetta): grana padano, provolone valpadana, taleggio, quartirolo lombardo, gorgonzola e salva cremasco.