A gastronomic tour of Lake Iseo

Lake Iseo is rich in nature, history, culture, and unique flavours. Start your taste adventure here.

Between the hills of Franciacorta and the mountains of the Val Camonica, there lies a fertile land for gourmets and cooking enthusiasts.

We are talking about Lake Iseo, a beautiful natural gem set between the provinces of Brescia and Bergamo, surrounded by lakeside destinations and culinary specialities just waiting to be discovered.

With a pinch of history, a handful of adventure, and a generous splash of curiosity, you can discover the typical products of this area, rooted in "cucina povera" (peasant cooking). Created using authentic and high-quality ingredients, these dishes have been brought up to date without breaking with local gastronomic traditions.

This tour is created for anyone who is hungry for a taste of something new, giving you a chance to spend a relaxing day exploring the lake and its small villages, without neglecting the tastiest part of any trip: good food.

So, what's on offer at Lake Iseo? Let's dive in!

1. Baked tench in Clusane — In front of the port of Clusane, you can discover one of this area's most delicious delicacies: baked tench. This fish has a starring role in the gastronomy of Lake Iseo, appearing in many local dishes. The moderate temperature of the lake water allows for the proliferation of various species, including char, trout, whitefish, bleak and, of course, the famous tench. (ph: bresciatourism.it)

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2. Monte Isola salami — From Clusane to Sulzano and from fish to meat. This is the perfect spot to learn about the production of cured meats in the Lake Iseo area, which includes traditional specialities with unique, intense and distinctive flavours. One of the most renowned delicacies is Monte Isola salami, a product that embodies the area's ancient peasant traditions, prepared with care using a specific method. (ph: bresciatourism.it)

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3. Rosso Bronzone in Vigolo — After sampling all these delicacies, you may be feeling a little thirsty. That's why you are in front of the Vigolo Church, ready to discover another incredible local creation: Rosso Bronzone. Lake Iseo may be best known as the home of the famous native Franciacorta DOCG wine, but Rosso Bronzone has a special history all its own.

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4. PDO extra virgin olive oil in Marone — "Marone, city of oil," proclaims the sign that welcomes visitors to the town of Marone on the eastern shore. The signature product of this small town, PDO extra virgin olive oil has come to represent the entire Lake Iseo area. Thanks to the mild climate, olive trees are widely cultivated, producing an oil with a delicate and fruity taste: the famous Sebino oil, as protected by the Consorzio Olio DOP dei Laghi Lombardi.

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5. Sebino Saffron in Clusane — To end this journey through a world of flavours and traditions, we are back in Clusane to discover a spice that brings a splash of colour and personality to a range of traditional dishes. Sebino saffron is grown and processed right here in Clusane, without the use of herbicides or chemical fertilisers. Local farmers use the traditional "green manure" technique in which crops are rotated between two plots of land, leaving one to rest for a whole year.

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Bike riding along San Colombano’s Wine Route

Vini e prodotti della Pianura Padana. La Strada del Vino San Colombano è un percorso di eccellenze dalla storia centenaria

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Polenta e Bruscitt Recipe

Typical dish of Lombardy made with polenta and stewed beef strips

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Brescia Caviar

A surprise in the Po Valley

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Consortium Salami Cremona IGP

An institution to identify, safeguard and promote on the market a typical product of the Po valley

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Wine and Flavor Trail Valtellina

A scenic road through the terraced vineyards

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Rosemary Risotto from Montevecchia

A typical dish of the Brianza kitchen

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Wine and Flavor Trail Varese Valleys

It extends in the northern part of the Province of Varese, to the north of the capital city up to the border with the Swiss territory offering the opportunity to learn about the typical products and to discover the beauties of the landscape of the valleys and lakes

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Zuppa Pavese Recipe

The pavese soup, taste of old dishes, those that were born from the few ingredients available

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Parona offelle biscuits

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Sbrisolona Cake Recipe

It is a Mantuan cake tied to the peasant tradition based on almonds

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Tasting in Lombardy: Five flavoursome experiences

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Tripe a la Milanese Recipe

It is a second course based on meat and is ideal for lovers of ancient flavors

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Receipts of Cremona's tradition

Tasty news from the Museum of folk Culture “Cambonino”

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Fagiolo Borlotto di Gambolò

Il fagiolo borlotto, coltivato da secoli nell’areale agricolo di Gambolò e nei suoi immediati dintorni

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Franciacorta, a land of excellence

The humble local dishes stand alongside traditional and prestigious wines. A journey through the flavors of Franciacorta

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Brasadè di Staghiglione

Il Brasadè, ciambelline d’origine ottocentesca

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Good Wine

Oltrepò Pavese, a Land of Wine and Riches

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IGP Apples of Valtellina

This type of apple has all the characteristics of mountain apple: crunchy, fragrant, aromatic and juicy

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Wines of Valtellina

The extreme variety of the Lombardy territories is reflected in a very wide range of absolutely fine and famous red and white wines all over the world