In northern Lombardy, on the border of Switzerland ... of course -- like much of Italy -- its food. The most famous dish from this part of Italy is pizzoccheri, which is tagliatelle pasta cooked ...

Together, they make Lombardy the Unesco capital of Italy and an inspiring destination ... the climate, and skills in food preparation and handicraft, passing them on from one close-knit member ...

These hidden gems are just the tip of the iceberg of what Lombardy’s vast plains, ancient towns and steep slopes have to offer. Art, history, food, wine - the Italian art of good living is found ...

In fact, it’s one of the oldest indigenous grapes in northern Italy. Nicole Vezzola remarked ... The grape is mainly cultivated in Lombardy and is often blended with Groppello di Mocasina ...