BRICCO DELLA CROCE: THE ART OF CHEESEMAKING AND A PICNIC WITH A VIEW

The BRICCO DELLA CROCE farm is located on a hill in Cessole (AT), at the border between Liguria and the provinces of Asti and Cuneo. Mattia and Federica raise Roccaverano and Camosciata delle Alpi goats (producing cheese until December) as well as Langhe and mixed-breed sheep, which graze for most of the year on the farm’s pastures under the watchful eyes of their white Maremma sheepdogs.

Federica and Mattia will guide you through their daily farm life, introducing you to the animals they care for and from which they obtain the milk used to produce their delicious cheeses. The visit continues in their cheese dairy, where they will explain the key steps of their daily cheese-making process, followed by a stop in the aging cellar, where you will be enveloped by the rich aromas of maturing cheese.

At the end of the tour, a pleasant uphill walk of just a few minutes will take you to Bricco della Croce, a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Alta Langa hills and the Bormida Valley. Here, you can enjoy a delightful picnic featuring a selection of the farm’s cheeses and other local specialties carefully chosen by Langamylove. If you wish, you can also pair your meal with a fine local wine or craft beer, served at the perfect temperature.

Schedule & Booking

When: Every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Visit starts at: 10:30 AM or 5:30 PM
Location: CESSOLE (AT) – Bricco della Croce Farm, RegioneScaliti 4
Facebook & Instagram: @Bricco della Croce

Booking required at least 24 hours in advance. Other days available upon request.

Prices:  Visit + Picnic: €35 per person (beverages not included)
Children under 12: €20

Picnic Menu &Details

Classic Picnic

  • Traditional Piedmontese appetizer and local cured meats
  • Cold spelt salad with vegetables and legumes
  • Cheese tasting board featuring Bricco della Croce cheeses
  • Bread and grissini
  • Hazelnut dessert
  • ½ liter of water (still or sparkling)

Kids’ Picnic

  • Colorful pasta salad
  • Mini cheese tasting board featuring Bricco della Croce cheeses
  • Bread and grissini
  • Small hazelnuttreats
  • Baby-sized water bottle

Gluten-free versions available for all menu options.

Picnic Essentials

All picnics include compostable cups, cutlery, and packaging.
A tablecloth and wooden box are also provided (to be returned).

Wine & Beer List (not included in the price) available upon request.
Drinks are served at the proper temperature with wine glasses included.

Info & Reservations: Loretta – +39 333 3191536 (voice or WhatsApp)
Email: loretta@langamylove.com