TASTES OF THE MOUNTAIN

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One of the best-known delicacies you can taste in the Asiago Plateau is the cheese, prepared in various degrees of ripeness. However, it is not the only speciality of the region: there are also the potatoes of Rotzo, the celery of Rubbio, the dandelion of Conco, cold cuts, honey, jams, and many other specialties of exceptional quality.
 
Here the quality wins again over quantity. It is worth to come here to taste our delicacies! 

ASIAGO CHEESE

“Asiago” and “cheese” are almost synonyms. The dairy milk is collected from the local farmers and processed according to a strict discipline that respects traditional methods of production. The quality is certified...

POTATOES OF ROTZO

Due to the lack of water on the Plateau of karst origin, there are not many crops growing in the region. Potatoes are the only positive exception; they are cultivated mainly in the oldest and smallest town of the Plateau, Rotzo. Even today...

THE CELERY OF RUBBIO

Rubbio is a village in the county of Conco. Here the celery is produced only in private households and there is virtually no house that doesn’t have a garden with celery. Our unity is our strength, and every year on 8th September...

THE DANDELION OF CONCO

The Tarassaco (Taraxacum officinalis) is a herb with a bitter taste, harvested in spring on the whole Plateau; it is usually called the “salad of fields” and is used for cooking. The species of dandelion growing in Conco is...

HONEY, JAMS

Asiago has a long tradition of making honey and jam. Moreover, there are many herbs that can be used for producing spirits. Here you can try a typical Kumetto, woodruff grappa, and different liqueurs with herbs or berries.Antica Apicoltura...

ORTIGARA CAKE

Who has been to the Asiago Plateau tried for sure this cake. It looks like a simple cake but it is a very special delicacy, which gained a prominent place among the other culinary delights in the region.

ASIAGO'S STRAWBERRY

This sweet and fragrant fruit is grown on the slopes of Mount Ekar at an altitude of 1100m. Despite his small size, this is a natural product of great beauty and it has a regular conical shape and a bright red color.Its flavour is excellent...