Gastronomy Lombardy Italy

Wine in Lombardy
Brescia - Brescia


The cultivation of vineyards in Lombardy, excluding the Medieval period, starts with the Romans and is picked up again and enhanced in the 15th century. The best three wine areas are Valtellina, Bresciano and Oltrepo Pavese. In the Bresciano area, very good locations are Franciacorta and the along Lago ...

snails sautéed [by google translate]
Cremona - Cremona


This peaceful creature scares many farmers, but the proverb says “it will not escape rapidly from being caught”. In Cremona, the snails are treated very patiently, first in the long process of cleansing, then in the preparation for cooking. They are scorched, then picked from their shells, and finally cooked ...

Risotto Milanese [by google translate]
Milano - Milano


Who ever comes to the Meneghino area and does not taste the famous risotto, will be persecuted by its severe laws. Actually, this old recipe for risotto had brain as a special ingredient, which now is almost unfindable, so it’s substituted by marrow or just simple roast gravy. This dish ...

Strangolapreti to Bergamo [by google translate]
Bergamo - Bergamo


There is an ongoing argument about the meaning of this specialty from the Bergamasca region. This kind of pasta is definitely very good, but the question is: are they meant to be eaten by the curate, or are they meant to eliminate him? In any case, these herb and spiced ...