In Bagnaria, in October, autumn is coloured by a special event: Apple Day. This event, dedicated to the symbolic fruit of the region, attracts visitors from all over, offering them the opportunity to immerse themselves in a unique food and wine experience. Throughout the day, the fruit and vegetable market is transformed into a lively place of exchange and tasting, where local producers promote the culinary treasures of the Oltrepò Pavese.
The fruit and vegetable market: an explosion of flavours and fragrances
The centrepiece of the event is the fruit and vegetable market, where local producers showcase and sell their apples, offering unmissable promotions. Among the varieties on display are the classic white Golden, the red Stark, the Renetta, the Annurca, the Fujii, the Champagne and the Granny Smith. Each apple tells a story, a tradition that has been handed down for generations. Participating in this festive day is an unmissable opportunity for apple lovers to discover new flavours and appreciate the quality of local produce.
The typical products market
Apple Day is not only a celebration of this delicious fruit, but also an opportunity to buy other local products at 0 km. Ripe, juicy pears, freshly picked chestnuts and golden honey are just some of the delicacies that visitors can find. Each stall is an opportunity to discover the treasures of the Oltrepò Pavese, including cheese, salami and wine. The market becomes a lively and colourful showcase of local gastronomic excellence. Visitors can enjoy tastings, discover new products and meet the producers, who are passionate about the traditions and history behind each speciality.
Cider's glorious return
A demonstration that culinary traditions can be recovered and reinvented for the modern age. It is also an example of how historical and cultural roots can be enhanced while at the same time offering new opportunities for apple producers.
Among the products on sale in Bagnaria it is also possible to find cider, also known as apple wine. It is a drink with a long history and in an area like Oltrepò Pavese, where the fruit leaves the tree, it was already produced at the beginning of the 20th century. Recently rediscovered, cider is a fascinating alternative to wine. It is a drink with a truly unique and inimitable taste and, above all, it is versatile: it can be enjoyed both on its own and as an accompaniment to gastronomic dishes, creating a perfect combination of tradition and flavour. The return of Oltrepò Pavese cider to the market is not only a pleasant novelty, but also an opportunity to enhance the value of local apples and promote agricultural diversification.
Promoting the territory: a common mission
Over the years, the Bagnaria Apple Day has taken on an increasingly important role in promoting not only the apple product, but also all the other food and wine treasures of the area. The initiative is the result of a synergy between the Municipality and local producers, who have joined forces to promote the excellence of the Oltrepò Pavese area. The event not only promotes the apple as a niche product, but also aims to make all the typical products of the area known and appreciated, building a bridge between tradition and innovation.
