The 4 best lunches in a farmhouse in Valtellina

Brunch in the hills outside Bergamo in Scanzorosciate with a wine pairing to taste at Cascina San Giovanni.

Brunch is perfect for sharing convivial moments with friends and family. From sweet to savory, you will find everything you desire. You will be able to select four dishes to pair with our wines and more.

The Cascina San Giovanni farm is not only wine: from the beehives allocated in the Maffioli vineyard two honeys are obtained, millefiori and chestnut.

From the olive groves, a wonderful evo oil, from the orchard some fragrant jams, to spread on bread or to taste combined with cheeses, all km0 products.

Brunch is available from October through April.

Enjoy a relaxing day in the hills near Bergamo,with lunch accompanied by a wine tasting in Scanzorosciate.

The experience includes a seasonal 4-course menu celebrating seasonal products:

•    Starter
•    First course
•    Second course
•    Sweet

Each course is accompanied by a glass of wine that enhances the flavors and creates harmony between food and wine.

On request, following the reservation, you can request a guided tour of the winery and communicate any food intolerances.

The agriturismo Ca' di Franchi è ready to host you for a moment of peace and relaxation where you can enjoy excellent dishes typical of the culinary culture of Bergamo in an environment in contact with nature and a breathtaking view. The farmhouse menù desgustazione è consists of appetizers, two first courses, two second courses, dessert, coffeeèe and accompanying wine.

The culinary adventure begins with a series of appetizers, introducing you to the richness and variety of Bergamo flavors, with tasty samples of cured meats, cheeses, and local specialties.

Followed by two first courses prepared following the traditional recipes of the area. From polenta taragna to fresh pasta with roe deer sauce, every bite will transport you; directly to the kitchens of Bergamo.

Followed by two main courses: where the meat blends harmoniously with local herbs and spices, giving you an´explosion of taste and satisfaction.

To finish a delicious dessert, which will end the meal on a refined note, accompanied by a coffeeè.

A quart of wine from our selection, perfect to enhance the flavors of the dishes and to accompany your dining experience. Mineral water, to quench your thirst and complete your meal flawlessly.
 

Discover the beauty of the forests and hills around Lake Como with a group or couple horseback riding tour.

Depending on your preference, you can choose from the following tours:

Horseback riding with aperitif (private)

The horseback ride with aperitif includes the same itinerary as the walk-only tour and is followed by an aperitif at the Ca Verda agriturismo with drinks and appetizers.

Horseback ride with lunch (private)

The horseback ride with lunch includes the same itinerary as the walk-only tour and is followed by lunch at the Ca Verda agriturismo. The menu changes according to seasonality and includes an appetizer with cheeses and cold cuts, an encore of first courses and a second course of meat accompanied by potatoes.

Horseback ride with dinner (private)

The horseback ride with dinners includes the same itinerary as the walk-only tour and is followed by dinner at the Ca Verda farmhouse. The menu changes according to seasonality and includes an appetizer with cheese and cold cuts, an encore of first courses and a second course of meat accompanied by potatoes.

The walk takes 1 hour and is suitable for everyone, including beginners. Each tour has a maximum number of 4 participants. Minimum age: 14 years.

The riding school providing the experience uses the Ca Verda farmhouse to arrange lunch, aperitif or dinner.

Discover the Serina Valley with a light trek through nature and history, followed by a lunch with typical products.

The approximately 6-km route is suitable for everyone and winds through striking views and characteristic glimpses of the Bracca area, with a guide who will tell you about local curiosities and traditions. At the beginning of the experience you will be offered a welcome coffee or tea to start the day in the best possible way.

At the end of the trek you will be treated to a farm lunch with tasting of typical local products, for a complete experience combining outdoor activities and taste.

This farmhouse lunch overlooking vineyards in Pontida near Bergamo allows you to relax with a 5-course tasting menu chosen by Chef Francesco Locatelli.

You will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at the first vegetarian and vegan agritourism restaurant in the province of Bergamo.

The farm applies sustainable agriculture on its land: the principles of organic viticulture are followed in the vineyard and winery, as well as in the vegetable gardens and greenhouses.

The winery dates back to the 1700s and was restored between 2010 and 2011, during which time an energy efficiency system was added, making it 80 percent self-sufficient.

The menu includes:

•    Green tomato gazpacho, ancient grain crackers, Belfiore apple and basil
•    Chickpea porridge, sunflower seed creamy, roasted tomato and sweet and sour cucumber
•    The Bellini: Cascina Bosco Fornasara risotto, Tribale refermented Tosca and peaches
•    Baked eggplant, cannellini cream, sweet and sour sauce and peppers
•    Dessert of your choice from the menu
•    Water
•    Coffee

In case of food allergies or intolerances, you can contact the facility after booking.

Wine tasting with lunch on Lake d'Iseo allows you to visit a winery and taste local wines paired with a hot dish.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to see all stages of wine and classic method production, from the arrival of the grapes to bottling and labeling.

Following è will be a tasting of 5 wines with gastronomic pairing that includes:

•    Flûte of “Crystal Rime – 56*16” Pinot Noir Brut Metodo Classico paired with Taleggio dop 
•    Calice di “Arlecchino” 2023 Varietal Chardonnay paired with Culatello di Zibello 
•    Calice di “Arlecchino Bergamo” 2017 Rosso della Bergamasca I.G.T. paired with Salame “Le due lune di Agosto”
•    Calice di “Satiro” 2013 Rosso della Bergamasca I.G.T. Cabernet S. paired with Roccolo della Valtaleggio 
•    1 hot first course: lasagna ancient recipe “Nonna Maria” 
•    Calice of Moscato di Scanzo DOCG Passito Rosso paired with artisanal biscuits

To personalize the experience you can choose from 2 time slots:

•    10:30 - 11:30 visit to the winery, 11:30 - 12:30 tasting with lunch
•    15:00 - 16:00 visit to the winery, 16:00 - 17:00 tasting with lunch

In case of food allergies and intolerances é you can contact the facility after booking.

La Freschera è a family-run farmhouse 12 km from the Bergamo shore of Lake d’Iseo, equipped with a panoramic terrace with a splendid view. In this cozy setting you will be able to taste typical Bergamo dishes: cold cuts and cheeses, casoncelli, braised donkey and polenta.

In addition to offering restaurant service, at the farmhouse it will be’possible to visit the educational farm that houses sheep, horses and donkeys, and buy the products of the menuù 

Menù bulk wine

•    Antipasto
•    Two starters
•    Two main courses
•    Caffè
•    Sweet
•    Local wine

Menù bottled wine

•    Antipasto
•    Two starters
•    Two main courses
•    Caffè
•    Sweet
•    Bottled wine

Menù juniors (ages 4 to 17)

•    A first course
•    A second course
•    Sweet

For children under 3 years old, the experience è free of charge.

The’farmhouse offers specific menù for celiacs, vegetarians and vegans. For any allergies or specific dietary needs contact the facility directly after booking.

It is also possible to visit the farm animals independently before or after lunch.

Horsemanship lesson and horseback ride in the mountains of Val Seriana, in Onore in the province of Bergamo with the possibility of having an aperitif or lunch at a farmhouse.

Walk-only tour

30-minute lesson to familiarize yourself with the horse and 1-hour walk through the woods of Val Seriana.

Tour with aperitif

30-minute lesson, 1-hour walk and aperitif including:

•    cured meats and cheeses
•    a glass of prosecco or spritz
•    bread
•    water

Tour with lunch

30-minute lecture, 1-hour walk and lunch which includes:

•    3 courses of your choice
•    water
•    sweet
•    caffè

Wine and bitters are excluded.

In case of food allergies or intolerances è you can contact the facility following the reservation.

La Freschera è a family-run farmhouse 12 km from the Bergamo shore of Lake d’Iseo, equipped with a panoramic terrace with a splendid view. In this cozy setting you will be able to taste typical Bergamo dishes: cold cuts and cheeses, casoncelli, braised donkey and polenta.

In addition to offering restaurant service, at the farmhouse it will be’possible to visit the educational farm that houses sheep, horses and donkeys, and buy the products of the menuù 

Menù bulk wine

•    Antipasto
•    Two first courses
•    Two main courses
•    Caffè
•    Sweet
•    Local wine

Menù bottled wine

•    Antipasto
•    Two first courses
•    Two main courses
•    Caffè
•    Sweet
•    Bottled wine

Menù juniors (ages 4 to 17)

•    A first course
•    A second course
•    Sweet

For children under 3 years old, the experience è free of charge.

The’farmhouse offers specific menù for celiacs, vegetarians and vegans. For any allergies or specific dietary needs contact the facility directly after booking.

È it is also possible to visit the farm animals independently before or after dinner.

Wine tasting with lunch on Lake d'Iseo allows you to visit a winery and taste local wines paired with a hot dish.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to see all stages of wine and classic method production, from the arrival of the grapes to bottling and labeling.

Following è will be a tasting of 5 wines with gastronomic pairing that includes:

•    Flûte of “Crystal Rime – 56*16” Pinot Noir Brut Metodo Classico paired with Taleggio dop 
•    Calice di “Arlecchino” 2023 Varietal Chardonnay paired with Culatello di Zibello 
•    Calice di “Arlecchino Bergamo” 2017 Rosso della Bergamasca I.G.T. paired with Salame “Le due lune di Agosto”
•    Calice di “Satiro” 2013 Rosso della Bergamasca I.G.T. Cabernet S. paired with Roccolo della Valtaleggio 
•    1 hot first course: lasagna ancient recipe “Nonna Maria” 
•    Calice of Moscato di Scanzo DOCG Passito Rosso paired with artisanal biscuits

To personalize the experience you can choose from 2 time slots:

•    10:30 - 11:30 visit to the winery, 11:30 - 12:30 tasting with lunch
•    15:00 - 16:00 visit to the winery, 16:00 - 17:00 tasting with lunch

In case of food allergies and intolerances é you can contact the facility after booking.

Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch at Ambrosini Estate in the heart of Franciacorta with friends or family.

You have a choice of 3 menus:

Classic menu

•    Welcome glass with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
•    Appetizers: typical Brescian cured meats, red radicchio and cheese pies, malga cheese with homemade jams, zucchini fritters, polenta with bacon, sweet and sour vegetables
•    First course: Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
•    Second course: Brescian spit of mixed meats cooked over charcoal with Brescian polenta or baked potatoes
•    Dessert
•    Water
•    Coffee

Territory menu

•    Welcome glass of Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
•    Appetizers: typical Brescian cured meats, red radicchio and cheese pies, malga cheese with homemade jams, zucchini fritters, polenta with bacon, sweet and sour vegetables
•    First course: homemade Ravioli bresciani
•    Main course: Beef in traditional oil with Brescian polenta or baked potatoes
•    Dessert
•    Water
•    Coffee

Vegetarian menu

•    Welcome glass of Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
•    Appetizers: red radicchio and cheese savory pies, malga cheese with homemade jams, zucchini fritters, sweet and sour vegetables
•    First course: Risotto with Franciacorta Tenuta Ambrosini DOCG
•    Second course: Eggplant cutlet with polenta bresciana or baked potatoes
•    Dessert
•    Water
•    Coffee

A children's menu is also available and includes:

•    Appetizers
•    1 first course
•    1 second course
•    1 dessert
•    Water

In case of food allergies or intolerances, it is possible to contact the facility following the reservation.

At the end of the experience it will be possible to go to the wine shop to buy wines produced within the estate.

Perfect experience to spend a day with friends, couples or family.

La Freschera è a family-run farmhouse 12 km from the Bergamo shore of Lake d’Iseo, equipped with a panoramic terrace with a splendid view. In this cozy setting you will be able to taste typical Bergamo dishes: cold cuts and cheeses, casoncelli, braised donkey and polenta.

In addition to offering restaurant service, at the farmhouse it will be’possible to visit the educational farm that houses sheep, horses and donkeys, and buy the products of the menuù 

Menù bulk wine

•    Antipasto
•    Two starters
•    Two main courses
•    Caffè
•    Sweet
•    Local wine

Menù bottled wine

•    Antipasto
•    Two starters
•    Two main courses
•    Caffè
•    Sweet
•    Bottled wine

Menù juniors (ages 4 to 17)

•    A first course
•    A second course
•    Sweet

For children under 3 years old, the experience è free of charge.

The’farmhouse offers specific menù for celiacs, vegetarians and vegans. For any allergies or specific dietary needs contact the facility directly after booking.

It is also possible to visit the farm animals independently before or after lunch.

Horsemanship lesson and horseback ride in the mountains of Val Seriana, in Onore in the province of Bergamo with the possibility of having an aperitif or lunch at a farmhouse.

Walk-only tour

30-minute lesson to familiarize yourself with the horse and 1-hour walk through the woods of Val Seriana.

Tour with aperitif

30-minute lesson, 1-hour walk and aperitif including:

•    cured meats and cheeses
•    a glass of prosecco or spritz
•    bread
•    water

Tour with lunch

30-minute lecture, 1-hour walk and lunch which includes:

•    3 courses of your choice
•    water
•    sweet
•    caffè

Wine and bitters are excluded.

In case of food allergies or intolerances è you can contact the facility following the reservation.

Brunch in the hills outside Bergamo in Scanzorosciate with a wine pairing to taste at Cascina San Giovanni.

Brunch is perfect for sharing convivial moments with friends and family. From sweet to savory, you will find everything you desire. You will be able to select four dishes to pair with our wines and more.

The Cascina San Giovanni farm is not only wine: from the beehives allocated in the Maffioli vineyard two honeys are obtained, millefiori and chestnut.

From the olive groves, a wonderful evo oil, from the orchard some fragrant jams, to spread on bread or to taste combined with cheeses, all km0 products.

Brunch is available from October through April.

Enjoy a relaxing day in the hills near Bergamo,with lunch accompanied by a wine tasting in Scanzorosciate.

The experience includes a seasonal 4-course menu celebrating seasonal products:

•    Starter
•    First course
•    Second course
•    Sweet

Each course is accompanied by a glass of wine that enhances the flavors and creates harmony between food and wine.

On request, following the reservation, you can request a guided tour of the winery and communicate any food intolerances.