Handcrafted passion
The province flies the flag for local dishes and regional products that invoke both central European processes, and the culinary legacy of the native people and the traditions of religious settlements.
Cheeses of distinction
Rayo Cortado is a small town known for producing soft goat’s cheese reminiscent of Piedmont. Villa del Rosario and Calchín have also put themselves on the map with their smoked and flavored cheeses.
Ancestral sausages
Colonia Caroya, a city 30 miles (50 km) north of the capital, patented an artisan cheese and sausages from another galaxy. More precisely, these recipes come from the immigrants from the region of Friuli in Italy. The Regional Festival of Typical Salami is celebrated here.
Córdoba picada Colonia Caroya Mio NoninoGustar
Gastronomic routes
From the selection of restaurants in the capital city, to the alfajors of Punilla or the goat of Quilino, the province offers a range of experiences for visitors to learn about the manufacturing processes and enjoy their most popular products.
Córdoba cabrito a la estacaGustar
The route of the goat
Among the colorful landscapes of the north and the Sierras Chicas mountains, restaurants showcase goat from Quilino; a town which also organizes the Regional Festival every summer, dedicated to celebrating grilled goat.
Córdoba costillar cabrito serranoGustar
Also in Deán Funes
Goat over coals, in an earthenware oven, on the grill … there are many options for preparing the region’s most famous dish.
Córdoba Viñedo nebula , región punilla2Gustar
Mountain vineyards
The first seeds were planted four centuries ago by the
Jesuits. Around 1878, immigrants from the Italian region of Friuli blazed a trail, and today Córdoba boasts a wine route consisting of five regions, each with its own character.
Córdoba Bodega La CaroyenseGustar
La Caroyense winery
In the middle of the Sierras Chicas, the building is one of the most well-known winemaking facilities in the province. It stands out both for its architecture (reminiscent of the cathedral in the Italian city of Udine), and its regional and sparkling wines.
Córdoba Ischilin Jairala Oller bodegaGustar
The wine routes
Punilla, Calamuchita, Traslasierra, northern Córdoba, and the Sierras Chicas make up this route; a journey through more than 20 vineyards, with the potential for tastings along the way.
Córdoba Caminos del VinoGustar
Eating and drinking
The tour includes restaurants and top-quality gastronomy, and visitors can stay on comfortable ranches.
The route of the olive tree
Cruz del Eje excels in the production of oil and olives, both for the local market and for export. Every February, the city organizes the National Olive Festival. Villa de las Rosas joins in by allowing people to visit their olive groves at the foot of Champaqui hill.
Empanadas with a unique style
Every province has their own version, competing for pride of place in authenticity and flavor. In Córdoba, the filling consists of minced beef, sugar, and raisins, creating a unique, sweet empanada.
Mountain confectionery
Punilla Valley is famous for its typical alfajors (sandwich cookies), honey, artisan desserts, and an abundant catalog of packaged delights. Criollitos de grasa (suet cakes) are another classic found in the bakeries of Córdoba.
To take out
The Sierras Grandes mountains shelter Traslasierra Valley, where they produce celebrated preserves made from viscacha, hare, and partridge, as well as innovative vegan and vegetarian pickles.
Córdoba Fiesta del chocolate alpinoGustar
Festival of Alpine Chocolate
Villa General Belgrano is the home of Bavarian immigration, and its streets recreate the character of its original towns. The Festival of Alpine Chocolate is one of the most important events in the calendar; a meeting point for producers and gourmands from all around.
Córdoba Fiesta del Chocolate alpinoGustar
A winter classic
The celebration attracts families with children who can enjoy the typical confectionery and chocolates made in artisan factories.
Córdoba chocolate alpinoGustar
35 years of sweetness
Along with mugs of hot chocolate, the children and grandchildren of Swiss, Austrian, German, and Italian immigrants make sweet, delicate showpieces for this festival which began in 1985.
Agencia Cordoba Turismo / Editing: Diego Marinelli / Text: Aníbal Mendoza
