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Lombardy is one of the largest regions in Italy and was one of first regions in Italy to embrace the concept of wine and food tourism. The regional borders on the north are the Alps and the Apennines also border this incredible region. Lombardy is characterized by magical glacial lakes, rivers and streams.
There are many wine roads in Lombardy. One interesting option is the “Wine and Food Road of the Valcalepio.” There are three different routes in the picturesque Bergamasque region. My favorite is the route through Bergamo where you can tour the vineyards on the third Sunday in October. Bergamo means “House on the Mountain” and a cable car penetrates the wall that divides High Bergamo and the historic city center. In high Bergamo visit the Piazza Vecchia. The Palazzo del Podesta Veveziano has frescos by Bramante. In the Piazza Duomo visit the catedral. The Accademia Carrara has an extensive collection that incudes art by Bellini, Botticelli and Mantegna. You can also visit the Malpaga castle and Crespi d’Adda, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The regional wines include: Valcalepio Rosso and Riseva, Valcalepio Bianco and Valcalepio Moscato Passito. This region is famous for polenta so try some Coniglio con polenta (with rabbit) or Polenta Cunsada (seasoned). In Bergamo the specialty is Polenta e osei. More regional favorites include Gorgonzola cheese and Bergamo salami. To learn more about Italy visit www.vino-con-vista.com.
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