The Pecora Massese and Bianca Garfagnina

Unveiling a Timeless Union: An Interview with Verano Bertagni, Shepherd Dairyman

Verano Bertagni, a dedicated shepherd of Caseificio Bertagni, embodies the art of shepherding that has been handed down from generation to generation in Garfagnana. 

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Interview with Verano Bertagni, a shepherd from Caseificio Bertagni


After the Second World War, a remarkable partnership developed in the heart of Garfagnana. Verano Bertagni, shepherd and dairyman at Caseificio Bertagni, recounts how the robust Pecora Massese gracefully joined forces with the elegant Bianca Garfagnina in this enchanting region. Both breeds epitomise resilience and thrive in the open landscapes and changing climates of northern Tuscany.

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