Eat like the locals

Because you can’t ride on just bread and water

ORDER THIS PASTA DISH…

Pizzoccheri consists of short tagliatelle traditionally cooked with Swiss chard and diced potatoes, layered with creamy Valtellina Casera cheese, topped with Grana Padano and drizzled with garlic that has been fried in butter. It’s as rich and delicious as it sounds.

A GLASS OF WINE…

The region’s most noted wine is Sforzato di Valtellina, a dry red that is based on the wellknown Nebbiolo grape variety. It’s full-bodied, rich and commonly has a high alcohol percentage of around 14.5%. Serviceable bottles cost around €20 in a restaurant.

AND IF YOU’RE STILL HUNGRY…

The Valtellina valley is well known for its Bresaola – air-dried, salted meat – and in particular slinzega, which utilises smaller cuts of meat for a more intense flavour. Traditionally the meat of choice in these parts was horse but now venison and beef are just as common.