Guided tour with lunch and tasting of Slow Food Presidia cheeses

An authentic journey into the taste and history of Storico Ribelle

You will be welcomed into the charming Casèra of Gerola Alta, at 1050 meters above sea level in the heart of the Orobie Alps, and guided to discover the secrets that make Storico Ribelle one of the longest-aging cheeses in the world, capable of maturing for over ten years.

Following this, a convivial moment celebrating the authentic flavors of the region: a polenta Taragna prepared with selected and distinctive ingredients – crystal-clear water from Valgerola, Spiked Red Corn from Gandino, Furmentun from Teglio, unpasteurized fresh cream butter and, of course, Storico Ribelle.
The dish is accompanied by a selection of artisan cured meats, a vertical tasting of three vintages of the cheese, and a glass of Valtellina Superiore DOCG. To conclude, the Valtellinese bisciola from our baker: a symbolic, simple, and genuine dessert, just like this experience.

Valli del Bitto Spa: custodians of ancient knowledge

Valli del Bitto Spa was founded as a concrete gesture of solidarity to support Storico Ribelle, a cheese symbolic of the Orobie region, an emblem of a cultural heritage to be protected. This unique product embodies traditions handed down for generations, rural knowledge, ancient techniques, and a deep connection with nature.

The company today brings together about ten producers who continue to make Storico according to the traditional method. Each member commits to respecting centuries-old practices in summer transhumance and delivers their production to the Bitto Center of Gerola Alta.

On the ground floor of the Center, there is a sales point and a tasting area, where it is possible to purchase Storico Ribelle by the slice, Latteria Invernale cheese, fresh maschèrpa in the summer months and aged in winter, Principi delle Orobie cheeses, and unpasteurized raw butter, available only in the winter season.

The tasting room offers the opportunity to experience the “Storico vertical tasting”, accompanied by a selected glass of the best Valtellina labels. By reservation, it is possible to taste Storico Ribelle also in traditional local recipes.

Finally, on the lower floor, you can visit the charming cellar, which houses over three thousand wheels of Storico of different vintages. Here, the cheese ages slowly, thanks to constant and expert processing, until it reaches its full maturity.