Road Trip - Valle d'Aosta

Italy Roadtrip - Valle d'Aosta

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In this episode we continue our trip to the north and visit the smallest region of Italy, Valle d'Aosta, which borders Switzerland and France's Mont Blanc. The area is incredibly picturesque and has a single city, Aosta. The area is known for the castles and forts that are in the valley hillsides. Fort Bard is an example and was discussed in the show. It is also known as a destination for skiiing. Check out this video of the area.

Valle d'Aosta features Alpine and French influenced food. Polenta, Beef, Cheese and Salumi and Chestnuts are widely used in the area for food. The area is known for the amazing milk produced and this is a big part of cheese production.

We highlight Fontina cheese which is the most important cheese from the area and is used in many dishes. From Fonduta to Polenta, Risotto and cheese boards it is a great and versatile cheese.

We also discuss a dish called Carbonade which is commonly served with Polenta.

For dessert we discuss Mont Blanc

For our episode Vanessa made Risotto Alla Valdostana using Fontine cheese and I made Risotto al Salto.

Enjoy!

The Menu

• Cheese Board with Fontina, Toma, Lardo and Bresaola
• Fonduta alla Valdostana
• Carbonade Valdostana) with Polenta concia
• Mont Blanc with Grole and Ice Wine

We listened to the beautify choral music of Coro Valsella - La Montanara