PDO cheeses, mountain farm products and traditional dishes. Flavors related to seasonality, local labor and valley cuisine.

In the Brembana Valley, taste comes from what the land can give, season after season. PDO Cheeses as the Strachitunt and the Formai de Mut, produced between stables and mountain pastures; apples mountain, saffron Cultivated on small plots, small fruits, potatoes of Carona that grow at altitude and still end up in home kitchens today.

From these ingredients come traditional dishes, among others: the casoncelli, to be prepared according to the specification, the nosècc, the typical meat and cabbage roulade and the polenta taragna, made with local flours and melted cheese, served especially when it is cold.

The products of the Brembana Valley

Some products have ancient origins, others have been introduced to the valley in recent times, discover them here.

Strachítunt, the “people's cheese”
  • Summer

Strachítunt, the “people's cheese”

Val Brembana apples, a collective heritage
  • Fall

Val Brembana apples, a collective heritage

The red gold of the Brembana Valley: saffron
  • Fall

The red gold of the Brembana Valley: saffron

The recipes of the territory

Experience the flavors of the Brembana Valley at home with typical local recipes, explained step by step by chef Pier Milesi of Bigio restaurant.

Casoncelli
Casoncelli ( Casonsei in dialect) are a type of fresh stuffed pasta, typical of the Bergamo area. Here is the recipe according to the specification for the...
Gnocchi al parüch
Here is a recipe with lots of ingredients from the Brembana Valley! Carona has always been famous for its potatoes, defined in Italy's first Gastronomic Guide...
Nosècc
Do you know the iconic roulade of the Brembana Valley? These cabbage rolls represent the ancient gastronomic tradition of the valley. The recipe, handed down from generation to generation, today is...
Polenta taragna
Polenta is among Bergamo's best-known typical dishes, and taragna is a very tasty variation of the classic polenta, typical of the valleys...
Apple Pie
At the forefront among the main typical products of the Brembana Valley area are undoubtedly apples, cultivated by hundreds of passionate...

Where to buy the flavors of the Brembana Valley

The Brembana Valley is also told through its products: cheeses, cured meats, apples, sweets and local specialties are born from ancient knowledge and a deep connection with the territory. In this selection you will find places to buy typical food and wine products.

Sanpellegrino SpA
San Pellegrino Terme

Sanpellegrino SpA
Local producers

San Pellegrino Water, a single source in the Italian Alps The quality of a mineral water comes from the territory in which it flows: from its rocks, soil...
Baite di Mezzeno
Roncobello

Mezzeno Huts
Villages and hamlets, Local producers, Shelter / Cabin / Hut / Shelter

The beautiful Mezzeno basin is certainly worth a visit. Here you will find an exceptional formai de Mut prepared in the dairies of the alpine pastoralists who spend the...
Sant'Antonio Val Taleggio Agricultural Cooperative
Vedeseta
The Sant'Antonio Val Taleggio Agricultural Cooperative was founded in 1976 from an idea before it was a company: that of a group of farmers united by...
Consorzio per la tutela del Formai de Mut dell’Alta Valle Brembana DOP
Vedeseta
Il Consorzio dei Produttori per la Tutela e la Valorizzazione del Formai de Mut dell'Alta Valle Brembana rappresenta il punto di riferimento per uno...
La Passata Farm
Zogno

La Passata Farm
Local producers

The La Passata farm was born out of a love for the land, its forests, meadows and landscapes in the heights above Zogno, in the...
Agriturismo Casa Martina
Zogno

Farm House Martina
Agritourism, Agritourism, Local producers

At Casa Martina Farmhouse, food is life, culture and tradition: a deep connection with the land that is expressed in respect for the environment, knowledge...
Consortium for the Protection of Strachitunt Valtaleggio PDO
Vedeseta
The history of Strachítunt is rooted in the mists of time. For centuries this cheese has been an excellence of the Orobian Alps, winning palates...
Agrì di Valtorta presidio Slow Food
Valtorta
Agrì di Valtorta: il piccolo formaggio dalla grande tradizione L'Agrì di Valtorta è uno dei prodotti più rappresentativi dell'antica tradizione casearia dell'Alta Valle Brembana....
Paganì Ancient Flavors
Serina
Local produce store with wide selection of cheeses, cured meats and wines from Bergamo and beyond. Gastronomy and appetizers. In-store tastings are organized,...

Quick Info

Are you ready to come to the Valley and planning your vacation?
Here are some quick FAQs you might need. If you have any questions, please fill out the form, we are here to help.

Are local products available year-round?

Not always. Many products follow a seasonal cycle: alpine cheeses are mostly found after the summer, apples and saffron in the fall, while some processed products are available in limited quantities. Part of the appeal lies in this.

Is it possible to visit dairies or farms?

In some cases yes, but it is advisable to inquire first through the contacts on the activity detail page. Visits depend on the production periods and the daily work of breeders and farmers. Events, markets and dedicated days are often the best time to make direct contact with those who produce.

Are there better times of year to discover the taste of the Brembana Valley?

Yes. Fall is the ideal time for aged cheeses, apples (with the traditional “Apple Festival” in mid-October), saffron, chestnuts, and more hearty dishes. Summer is linked to alpine pastures and fresh produce, while winter is the right time for polenta taragna and mountain cuisine. Each season has different flavors.

Are typical products also suitable as gifts or souvenirs?

Many do, especially aged cheeses, jams, saffron and dry goods. It is good to consider seasonality and storage, but taking a local product home is one of the easiest ways to prolong the valley experience after the trip.

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