Inside the South Agricultural Park of Milan, there is theabbey of Chiaravalle, a fine example of coexistence of Romanesque and Gothic style, founded in 1135 by San Bernardo di Chiaravalle and still populated by a Cistercian monastic community. Here, for the second year, within the mill twelfth century of the abbey, returns "Cogita et Labora … in the footsteps of the Cistercians". Valuing a territory, respecting the environment, the well-being of the person and of society, are the three conditions on which the project is born thanks to the synergy between the Cistercian Monastic Community of Chiaravalle, the South Milan Agricultural Park and Koinè Social Cooperative Onlus, with the contribution of the Cariplo Foundation, which is joined by the Consorzio Tutela Grana Padano.
Three days dedicated to the theme of Time (Saturday 27 October, from 15 to 18), ofwater (Saturday 17 November) and of the Space (December 15th). Scheduled conferences, workshops, thematic guided tours, workshops, re-enactments, tastings and other free events open to all, adults, children and families.
During the laboratories dedicated to bread making, the little ones can discover the magic that happens by mixing water, flour and yeast, following the times of leavening. After an interactive visit to the mill, they will learn all the tricks to knead a loaf to take home after having cooked it in a real wood-burning oven. To unveil the times of cheese seasoningThe Grana Padano Dop Riserva tasting workshop will take care of this. To the Grana Padano Protection Consortium it is up to the story of the original recipe of one of the most consumed and loved products in the world, made of history, tradition, passion and professionalism.
"Grana Padano is proud to be a partner of the 'Cogita et Labora' project– comments Nicola Cesare Baldrighi, president of the Consorzio Tutela Grana Padano – as we share with all the organizers involved the same values related to the territory, traditions, culture of good and beauty. During the proposed events will be touched and developed, in the debates in the program, some of the key themes of our daily work as 'time', essential to get our cheese and make it the most consumed DOP product in the world and '' space " , which for us means both the extension of the production area of Grana Padano, and the ability of our product to thrive foodies around the world".
The activities are all free, but to be booked. The complete program is at this link.
Mariacristina Coppeto
orctober 2018
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