To know an area in depth, nothing is worth more than tasting its typical products and eating like the people who live there. Let us take you on a journey to discover the authentic flavors of Bergamo.
Embark on a journey into dairy culture: with 30 traditional cheeses, 9 PDO cheeses and 3 slow-food presidia, Bergamo is considered the European Cheese Capital. Thanks to an ancient cheese-making tradition, the city was awarded the title of UNESCO Creative City for Food and Wine in 2019. You can taste its cheeses in typical restaurants or go visit one of the local dairies. Each dairy specializes in certain types of cheeses.
Casoncelli, caskets of stuffed pasta, encapsulate ancient flavors and knowledge. A rich and flavorful filling brings the essence of Bergamo cuisine to the table. Each hand stuffs them with its own unmistakable nuance. Seasoned with butter, bacon and sage, they celebrate simplicity and transform it into an unforgettable taste experience.
There is also a vegetarian version, the famous Scarpinocc, stuffed with bread and grated cheese.
Taste them and if you’re passionate about them learn how to make them yourself at one of Casoncello’s workshops.
Polenta, the yellow gold of the people of Bergamo, is one of the signature dishes of Bergamo tradition, along with rabbit, braised beef, shank or a good slice of local salami.
Every bite tells stories of ancient knowledge and conviviality.
A wine exclusive to the area: it is a red berry raisin muscat that is grown on only 31 hectares. Precious. To be tasted in one of the local wineries.
In the picturesque foothills, between the Adda River to the west and Lake Iseo to the east, lie the lush vineyards of Valcalepio. Covering an area of about 900 hectares, these rows tell the story of a winemaking tradition rooted in the territory, the landscape blending with the culture of good wine.
