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\n Itinerary The lands of rice <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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rice, Castles
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A unique and fascinating environment, the Baraggia<\/strong>, in addition to representing one of the last and most significant examples of prairies in the Po Valley, is a territory strongly linked to the cultivation of rice, which is being produced here since the 17th century. With this itinerary, that crosses the area that extends between Buronzo <\/strong>and Gattinara, <\/strong>you will discover the Vercelli\u2019s Baraggia, where among plateaus, rice fields, and the remnants of the last \u201cSavannah of Italy\u201d<\/strong> surprising treasures are hidden. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1 BARAGGe nature reservE<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Created to safeguard the last strips of intact Baraggia, the Baragge Nature Reserve<\/a><\/mark> <\/strong>aims to protect and conserve this particular environment, which at times resembles theAfrican Savannah<\/strong>. The reserve is made up of six distinct portions of land, which in the Vercelli area are located between Rovasenda<\/a><\/mark><\/strong>, Roasio<\/a><\/mark><\/strong>, Gattinara<\/a><\/mark><\/strong> andLenta<\/a><\/mark><\/strong>. Very interesting from a landscape point of view, especially in autumn and summer when it offers spectacular views, the Baraggia is an ideal destination for hiking and nature enthusiasts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Buronzo Castle<\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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2 bURONZO<\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The capital of Baraggia is the small and charming village of Buronzo <\/a><\/strong>that preserves a unique fortified complex: the consortium<\/a><\/strong>. Consisting of seven castles, the old town appears almost like a scenic space, with many charming views, overlooked by buildings that preserve elements of different eras, such as medieval slits, 18th<\/sup> century facades, and colorful mosaics. Not to be missed, going up along the fascinating via Castello<\/strong>, the enchanting view of the rice fields below and the Monte Rosa <\/strong>mountain range.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3 ROVASENDA<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Located in the center of Baraggia, the small agricultural village of Rovasenda<\/a><\/mark><\/strong> hosts a beautiful medieval castle<\/a><\/mark><\/strong> dating back to 1170, with an enchanting 48 meters high tower, one of the most fascinating and best-preserved in the Vercelli area. A few hundred meters away from the ancient Castle is located the new Castle of Rovasenda. <\/strong>The castleremarkably similar to the pre-existing one, was built at the beginning of the 20th<\/sup> century and was commissioned by Count Luigi di Rovasenda, who decided to build one for himself since he was unable to inherit the original Castle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ricefield and Rovasenda Castle <\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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4 LENTA <\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Near to Rovasenda you can visit Lenta<\/a>,<\/strong> a small agricultural village remarkably interesting from a historical, archaeological, and architectural point of view. The urban plan, halfway between a \u201cricetto\u201d (fortified refuge) and a castle, defines the village as a \u201creligious fortified refuge\u201d<\/strong> of sorts. Sites not to be missed: the castle and the ruins of the ancient Fortified Refuge (Ricetto); the Parish of Sant\u2019Olimpio, boasting the beautiful crypt of San Biagio; the Parish Church of Santo Stefano<\/strong>, founded in the 5th<\/sup> century and rich in frescoes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Riserva Orientata delle Baragge<\/h3> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Riserva Orientata delle Baragge<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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how to get to THE Baraggia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

BY CAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Vercelli<\/strong>: take the SP 230 towards Biella. At the Crocicchio crossroads, turn right onto the SP3 towards Buronzo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Milano<\/strong> and Torino<\/strong>: take the highway A4 and exit at the tollbooth of Balocco. Take the SP 6 towards Buronzo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Daily bus services link Vercelli to Buronzo, Rovasenda e Lenta. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Baraggia rice PDO
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Baraggia RICE PDO<\/mark><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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In the lands of Baraggia, the special environmental characteristics and the centuries-long work of cultivation selection and experimentation by the area’s rice growers have allowed for an improvement in the quality of the rice produced, against a lower yield. Only in this way was it possible to obtain the first and only rice PDO in Italy in 2007: Baraggia Biellese e Vercellese rice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As indicated in the production regulations, there are 28 municipalities that make up the delimited area for the production of the PDO located in the provinces of Biella and Vercelli.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are seven varieties of rice recognised in the PDO: Arborio, Baldo, Balilla, Carnaroli, S. Andrea Loto and Gladio. From a dietary point of view, Baraggia rice is distinguished by its greater resistance to cooking and its marked ability to absorb flavours and seasonings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t miss the chance to visit one of the many farms that produce this rice excellence.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Where to eat, where to sleep, how to get around: plan your trip to Valsesia and Vercelli!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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