Between Terra Ferma and Culinary Delights, Bassa Padana, stretching across the heart of the Po Valley, is a land of immense natural beauty and cultural heritage. This vast flat territory, irrigated by the Po River and its tributaries, boasts lush agricultural landscapes, ancient villages and deep-rooted traditions.
The Bassa Padana is dotted with historic towns and characteristic villages, where time seems to have stopped. Medieval castles, historic villas and ancient churches make it a place of cultural interest.
Local traditions and celebrations, such as festivals and markets, represent moments of aggregation, where you can savour the true essence of this land and its people.
The cuisine of the Bassa Padana is a triumph of authentic flavors. The fertility of the soil provides high-quality agricultural products, which become the protagonists of iconic dishes. Fresh pasta such as tortelli and cappelletti, unmistakable cured meats such as culatello and salami from Felino, delicious cheeses such as Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano, are just some of the delights that can be tasted.
The Po Valley rice fields also provide rice for excellent risottos, often seasoned with local ingredients such as pumpkin, radicchio or sausage. And to accompany these dishes, the wines of the local hills, such as Lambrusco or Gutturnio, a Piacenza red wine that boasts noble origins and distant in time.
The Bassa Padana is not only a land of suggestive landscapes, but also a place where culture and food and wine merge, offering those who visit it an authentic and unforgettable experience.
