the Province of Pavia

A classic in Italian pastry and the symbol of the city of Pavia, torta Paradiso is a simple sponge cake variation that mainly uses the three essential cake ingredients - sugar, flour, and butter. Created by Enrico Vigoni in the early 1800s, Torta Paradiso lends itself perfectly as a dessert all o... Read more

Carnaroli is an Italian rice variety that's mostly used for the preparation of risotto. It's characterized by a short grain, smaller than the one of Arborio rice, and a high starch content. As a result, Carnaroli rice can absorb liquids without becoming overcooked, creating the creamy te... Read more

Originating from the mountainous Oltrepò Pavese, the southwestern part of Lombardy popularly known as the Tuscany of Northern Italy, salame di Varzi is a variety of cured pork sausage. In fact, this protected name refers to a whole variety of cured meats, all produced within the p... Read more

This famous soup from Pavia is made with the simplest ingredients possible, and it is a true traditional peasant food delicacy. It is made by poaching eggs in beef or chicken broth over a bed of toasted bread, and the whole thing is then topped with a generous amount of grated parmesan cheese. Ac... Read more

Buttafuoco is one of the subregions in the large Oltrepò Pavese DOC appellation. Located in the province of Pavia in Lombardy, the region produces red wines made with a blend of Barbera, Croatina, Uva Rara, and/or Vespolina. The vineyards are located on the hills overlooking the P... Read more

The origins of this sausage can be traced to Lomellina, a historical region of northern Italy, nestled between the rivers of Sesia, Ticino, and Po, and once home to a large Jewish community. Instead of pork, Italian Jews commonly used goose meat to make sausages, adapting standard recipes to bett... Read more

Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico is an Italian appellation for sparkling (spumante) wines that are predominantly made from Pinot Nero (Noir). The appellation is located in the province of Pavia, and it was upgraded to a DOCG status in 2007. Pinot Nero is the principal grape... Read more

Originating from Pavia, risotto Pavese is a traditional dish made with borlotti beans as the most important ingredient. Apart from the beans, the risotto contains rice, broth, carrot, onions, garlic, olive oil, butter, tomatoes, grated cheese, celery, and white wine. Before serving, butter and gr... Read more

Offelle di Parona are traditional Italian cookies hailing from Pavia in lombardy. The cookies are made with a combination of wheat flour, eggs, olive oil, and sugar. There's also a version of these cookies with added cocoa, but the original was first created in the 1800s. The cookies are traditio... Read more