Parco dell'Alto Sebino

Historical or traditional information: Chestnut harvesting has always represented a pleasant activity and a meager economic supplementation for the poorest mountain people.

Production area: Municipalities of Fonteno, Solto Collina, Riva di Solto, Bossico, Sovere, Pianico, Lovere, Castro, Costa Volpino, and Rogno (BG)

Product features: Jam, flour, or roasted chestnuts.

Processing, conservation, and maturation methods: Classical.

Cooking uses: Pie filling, roasted or boiled chestnuts, or else...