At an altitude of 1,500 meters, in the magnificent setting of a mountain pasture in Val Seriana, the story of a family of breeders intertwines with that of the renowned 19th-century sculptor Giovanni Maria Benzoni. Sharing the same surname...See moreAt an altitude of 1,500 meters, in the magnificent setting of a mountain pasture in Val Seriana, the story of a family of breeders intertwines with that of the renowned 19th-century sculptor Giovanni Maria Benzoni. Sharing the same surname and originating from the small village of Songavazzo (Bergamo), these seemingly distant tales enter into dialogue in service of an original project. The family passion of Alex, Lidio, and Rossana for alpine life becomes the secret ingredient in the creation of a special cheese dedicated to the sculptor's most famous work: from the union of dairy and sculptural traditions-two of Bergamo's local excellences-the "Rebecca Velata del Benzoni" formaggella is born. Written by
Paolo Pioltelli
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