During your visit to Forte di Bard, you can immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of the Aosta Valley through local culinary and enogastronomic excellences, including traditional products and distilled spirits. The quality offered is the best and is the result of ancient traditions.

• Maison Bertolin

A family-run charcuterie based in Arnad, Maison Bertolin is renowned for its prized Lard d’Arnad DOP and the high quality of its cured meats, especially local specialties such as mocetta and boudin. A visit to their shop or a tasting of their cured meats is an unmissable opportunity to savor the essence of Aosta Valley gastronomy.
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• Les Crêtes

Les Crêtes is one of the most prestigious wineries in the Aosta Valley, known for its wines produced from grapes grown at high altitudes. The winery offers a selection of bottles that reflect the unique character of the Aosta Valley terroir, as well as the opportunity to visit the winery for a guided tasting, where you can be enchanted not only by the quality of the regional wines but also by the breathtaking scenery.
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• Jambon de Bosses

Jambon de Bosses is a prized prosciutto produced in the village of Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses. With an aging process that can last up to 24 months, this cured meat boasts a delicate and aromatic flavor, enriched with local herbs. Tasting Jambon de Bosses means immersing yourself in a thousand-year-old tradition and discovering an authentic piece of the region’s culinary culture.
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• Fontina Dop

Fontina is the iconic cheese of the Aosta Valley, famous for its rich flavor and creamy texture. Made from raw milk from Valdostan cows, Fontina is characterized by a sweet and buttery taste with herbal notes, perfect on its own or paired with other typical dishes such as Fonduta and Polenta Concia. Visiting the local dairies where it is produced offers an opportunity to get up close and personal with the Aosta Valley’s cheese-making tradition.
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• Distilleria Alpe di Hône (near Forte di Bard)

Located in the village of Hône, Distilleria Alpe is a historic company that has been producing high-quality distilled spirits since 1948, respecting ancient Aosta Valley traditions. Alpe is famous for its herbal liqueurs, made from plants harvested on the slopes of the Alps, which give the products a unique and unmistakable character. Among the most well-known spirits is Génépy, a typical liqueur of the Aosta Valley, obtained from the infusion of artemisia and other alpine herbs, with an intense and aromatic taste. Other iconic products include Grappa and Stella Alpina, a liqueur made from the infusion of edelweiss and other aromatic herbs, ideal to enjoy after a meal or as an accompaniment to typical desserts.
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