Welcome back to @BitesofItaly 🏔️ In this episode, we continue our journey through the Italian Alps, focusing on Lombardy. We explore Livigno, a unique destination that showcases the rich culinary traditions of alpine Italy.
Known as the “Little Tibet of the Alps”, Livigno is famous for its tax-free shopping and incredible skiing (it’s a host city for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics!), but today we are focusing on its unique high-altitude cuisine. From Europe’s highest brewery to dairy farms nestled in the meadows, we’re exploring where tradition meets innovation at 1,816 meters above sea level.
In this episode, we visit:
🧀 Latteria di Livigno: The ultimate spot for fresh dairy, local cheeses, and an educational tour.
🍺 Birrificio 1816: Europe’s highest brewery featuring mountain comfort food.
🍝 Al Mond Vei: A cozy, modern trattoria serving authentic Valtellina classics like Pizzoccheri and Polenta.
Whether you are here to ski, shop, or hike, make sure you eat as well as you adventure!
🎧 Next episode: we continue our Olympic journey to Verona, host city of the Milano-Cortina 2026 closing ceremony.
Chapters
00:00 – Welcome to Livigno, “Little Tibet”
00:53 – Why Livigno? Skiing, Shopping & The 2026 Olympics
01:37 – Stop 1: Latteria di Livigno (Dairy & Cheese)
02:39 – Why High-altitude Milk Tastes Different
03:15 – What to Order: Fresh Ricotta & Milk Stout
03:56 – Visiting, Shopping & Practical Tips
04:47 – Stop 2: Birrificio 1816 (Highest Brewery in Europe)
05:57 – Local-only Distribution Philosophy
06:36 – The “Peanut Shell” Atmosphere
07:19 – Must-Try: Sciatt, Smoked Beef & Birramisù
09:41 – Stop 3: Al Mond Vei (Traditional Alpine Dining)
10:02 – The Classics: Bresaola, Pizzoccheri & Polenta Taragna
12:55 – Conclusion: The Taste of the Mountains
13:44 – Olympic Connections & Next Destination
14:19 – Teaser: Next Stop, Verona!
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