The Oltrepò Pavese, formerly Old Piedmont, is the largest southernmost area of the province of Pavia. It extends over a 70 km long territory south of the Po river, stretching from east to west. Towards the south the terrain is rather hilly. The Oltrepò is famous for its wine production ut, as in other parts of Italy, the area also has a rich artistic heritage, boasts scenic landscapes as well as a rich assortment of local produce and a prestigious gastronomic tradition. The vast territory allows tourists to choose among several routes, all obviously worth a visit. These are described in detail in the new guide of the Wine and Food Road of the Oltrepò Pavese. The focal points of the proposed routes are certainly Varzi, home to the famous salami; the Castles of Montalto Pavese, Calvignano, Borgo Priolo and Mornico Losana; the quadrangular tower of Pietra de’ Giorgi, a fifteenth-century fortress erected on foundations apparently dating back to the end of the first millennium; Broni, an important agricultural and industrial centre, today the headquarters of the Consorzio  Tutela Vini Oltrepò; Santa Maria della Versa, the main town of the Valle Versa; Stradella, the town of accordions; Vogherawith its beautiful Piazza Duomo and picturesque Chiesa Rossa; the Valle Staffora with  she mysterious Castello di Oramala and the Abbazia di Sant’Alberto di Butrio; Salice  erme, ideal for a spa holiday;Casteggio, where the important local wine and food specialities exhibition is held.