![]() ![]() In the south of Pavia province the terrain quickly gains height. The Po river runs through the large plain in the North of Italy, the pianura padana, where the risotto rice is produced. Oltrepò literally means “on the other side of the Po”. The Oltrepò Pavese is part of the province of Pavia, in the southern part of Lombardy. The landscape is scattered with vineyards that are freely accessible for hikers or even mountain biking. ![]() The Oltrepò happens to be the largest wine producing area of Lombardy and one of the largest in Italy, especially of the pinot nero (pinot noir) that is very suited for the spumante: bubbling champagne-like wines. The area offers smooth hills, medieval villages and castles, panoramic views, authentic Italian food and local wines. This is a pity as the Oltrepò really offers something worthwhile for almost every tourist, especially food and wine lovers. ![]() Tourists pass the area closely when travelling to the real Tuscany, to Umbria or further south. Though frequently called the Tuscany of the North of Italy, the Oltrepò Pavese in Lombardy, only 40 miles south of Milan, is fairly unknown abroad. ![]()
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