Around Italy: Lombardia, Italy’s Engine of Elegance, Industry, Lakes, and Alpine Beauty Lombardia is one of Italy’s most powerful and varied regions. It is the country of Milano, Lake Como, Bergamo, Brescia, Mantova, Cremona, the Valtellina, Franciacorta, great Alpine valleys, rice fields, fashion, finance, design, music, and a cuisine far richer than the international image of northern Italy suggests. Milano, the Regional Capital Milano is Italy’s financial and fashion capit

I Formaggi della Lombardia: Storia, Tradizione e Ricette (Traditional Italian Cheeses of Lombardy) I Formaggi della Lombardia: Storia, Tradizione e Ricette I Formaggi della Lombardia: Storia, Tradizione e Ricette (Traditional Italian Cheeses of Lombardy) Lombardy is one of the most important dairy regions in Italy. Its cheesemaking landscape stretches from the high Alpine pastures of Valtellina, Val Brembana and Valle Camonica to the lakes, pre-Alpine valleys and great agricu

Oltrepò Pavese Rosso 1. HistoryOltrepò Pavese, located in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, has long been a hub for diverse winemaking traditions. The region’s name, meaning “beyond the Po River,” hints at its location south of the river that divides Lombardy. Known primarily for its sparkling wines and Pinot Nero, Oltrepò Pavese also produces a variety of red blends under the Oltrepò Pavese Rosso designation. These wines often include Pinot Nero, Barbera, Croatina, and