There is a moment in the summer when the mountain changes color. It happens in July, when the slopes of the Alta Valle Brembana are tinged with the deep shades of blueberry and Ornica, a small village of stone suspended between forests and pastures, experiences one of its most fascinating seasons.
Here, time still seems to follow the rhythm of nature. The days begin with the cool air descending from the peaks of the Orobie Mountains; the sun illuminates the meadows and, amidst the intense green of the mountains, small blue fruits appear, telling a story of patience, care and respect for the earth.
Collecting blueberries is much more than just a farming job. It is a handed down tradition that is renewed every summer and involves families, agricultural companies, and visitors.
In Ornica, the blueberry has become the symbol of a community that has been able to look to the future without forgetting its roots. In collaboration with local agricultural companies, the Ornica nel Cuore Cooperative has created the brand “Mirtillo di Ornica”, A project that emphasizes quality production and a strong connection with the local territory. The crops are grown on the steep slopes surrounding the village, at the foot of the Val d’Inferno, at an altitude of over 1,000 meters, where spring water, sunshine and clean air give the fruits an intense, genuine and unmistakable flavor.
The small fruits are transformed into jams, sweets, juices, desserts and other specialties that embody all the character of the mountains: authentic, intense and rich in tradition. Every taste brings with it the scent of the forests, the July sun and the freshness of the high-altitude nights.
Anyone who comes to this corner of the Orobie Alps finds not only an excellent product, but an experience. They discover a territory that welcomes them with simplicity, where every path leads to breathtaking views and every encounter tells the passion of those who chose to live and work in the mountains, transforming a small fruit into a great asset. Here, Mirtillo di Ornica It is not just a gastronomic excellence: it is the symbol of a community that continues to preserve its landscape, its traditions and an authentic way of living the mountains.
