I Tried Alpine Food at One of Italy’s Oldest Mountain Huts

As Italy prepares to host the Winter Olympics in the Dolomites, I traveled to Trentino to document how some of its most traditional foods are made. In this episode, I visit Rifugio Crucolo, a historic alpine hut in the Dolomites, located in an area shaped for centuries by the exchange between Italian and Austrian cultures, and explore how that history is reflected in the local cuisine. Catch up on other episodes here:    • Why Italy’s Smelliest Cheese is Actually I...      • Is This Alpine Parmesan-Style Cheese Italy...      • The Secrets Behind Italy’s Rarest Smoked Meat   Some travel and access for this trip were provided with the support of Dolomita, who assisted with local outreach and research. https://dolomita.net/ 🇮🇹 My Italy tours https://loliv.it/en/tour/puglia-tour-... 📝 Apply for a private food & culture travel consultation https://forms.gle/pNPw4AWNa66QTTuX7 🗞️ Join my newsletter https://newsletter.claudiaromeo.com/ 🎥 Want to be featured in a documentary? Apply here https://forms.gle/e7PUUpATqE9Go28BA Visit https://crucolo.it/ 00:00 Welcome to Rifugio Crucolo, one of Trentino’s oldest alpine huts 01:23 The Austrian influence on cuisine in the Dolomites 02:28 Visiting the underground cellars and tasting traditional cold cuts 04:17 Giant salami (42 metres) and giant cheese (450 kg) 05:05 Tasting Crucolo’s washed-rind cheeses 07:50 Wines from the 1970s, collected by Danilo’s father 09:33 A glimpse into the kitchen: stews, soups, canederli, polenta 11:14 Tasting traditional Alpine dishes from Trentino 14:10 Crucolo’s iconic digestivo: Parampampoli, served over a hot flame 15:45 Stay tuned for Road to the Winter Olympics, Ep. 3: Trentino’s Grana cheese (an Alpine Parmesan?) This video is a food documentary part of my traditional food stories series. Subscribe to my channel if you love food and travel    / @claudia-romeo   #alpinefood #italy #olympics #alps #food #traditionalfood #cooking #foodvideo #foodie Let’s connect Instagram:   / claudiaromeo   TikTok:   / .claudiaromeo   Snapchat:   / claudia-romeo   Facebook:   / cldromeo   My Amazon recommendations: https://www.amazon.com/shop/claudiaromeo Buy me a ☕: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/claudiar... My Equipment - AF Panasonic LUMIX S5II https://amzn.to/3NvUeow Sony ZV-E10 https://amzn.to/3GJJr7f Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/4jabeyb Rode Wireless GO II https://amzn.to/3GGo5ax Joby Telepod https://amzn.to/3jREKiL Joby Compact Tripod https://amzn.to/3ZaCvqN Contact [email protected] About me I’m a journalist and producer with over 10 years of experience covering traditional dishes, food culture, and culinary craftsmanship. Originally from Bari, Italy, and now in London, I’ve built my career exploring how food reflects the identity of people and places. On this channel, I document iconic foods, meet local producers and artisans, and explore the relationship between land, culture, and cuisine. Previously, my work featured on Business Insider’s Regional Eats, So Expensive, and Food Tours. Copyright Notice All footage, interviews, and original content in this video are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used in any form without prior written permission. Unauthorized use, including but not limited to reuploads, edits, or incorporation into other works, may result in legal action. This channel is dedicated to self-funded independent journalism. For licensing inquiries, please contact: [email protected]