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Cheeses dominate the food choice of Lodi. The most famous is Grana Padano DOP, which in its finest production is called Granone Lodigiano; the raspadura is obtained from finely shaving young halved cheese wheels. Among sweets, don't forget to try the almond pie, a traditional dessert in Lodi.

Typical dishes

Food in the territory of Lodi is characterised by simplicity: soups, omelettes, polenta, chicken meat, cured meats, butter, and cheese. All savoury and genuine ingredients for a cuisine that reflects the agricultural nature of the Lodigiano territory, whose dishes are made by skilfully combining farmhouse products. The territory around Lodi is well known for the authenticity of its food: buseca (tripe), risotto with sausage, and mascarpone cream.

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Lodi is especially renowned for its cheeses.
The most famous local cheese is grana padano; top-quality grana padano is specifically called 'lodigiano' or 'granone'. Grana Lodigiano, once yellow in colour as saffron was added to the cheese, is not pressed; thus, even after years of ageing, it still shows its characteristic 'drop' (lacrima) that makes it unique.

The Wine Route of San Colombano and Lodigiano Food

A route that covers about 60 km starting from Milan and unwinding through the countryside in the Lodigiano territory, touching upon San Colombano al Lambro and reaching Lodi. You will visit a succession of charming villages to know more about local food specialities: cheeses, cured meats and wines can be tasted directly at the producers'. ...read on

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The Wine Route of San Colombano and Lodigiano Food

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