Grappa is the perfect ending to yet another delicious Italian meal! This venerable digestive has been produced and enjoyed in Italy for centuries; it was mentioned in 14th Century documents and by the end of the 15th Century it was already licensed, taxed and exported – yes, even way back then the Tax Man was […]
What is Lardo di Colonnata? Lardo di Colonnata is a true Italian heritage food; (it is very unfortunate that non-Italians will generally confuse the name with simple lard, which is far from the truth). This product is a deliciously seasoned, cured slab of pure fat from the back of the pig, which has been cured
There are really stringent laws governing what kind of cheese can be called Parmigiano Reggiano, so in fact the answer to the question should be: Only one kind – Parmesan cheeses produced in the regions which are covered by the Parmigiano Reggiano PDO (protected designation of origin). In reality, however, it is a little more
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Connoisseurs of wonderful cars and superb cuisine will find a holiday in the delightful medieval town of Modena in northern Italy most rewarding. Modena and near-by Parma are the home of Italy’s greatest exports, Parma Ham, Parmesan Cheese, Balsamic vinegar and, of course, Ferrari and Maserati. Plan your next holiday to include enough time in
Emilia Delizia nimmt Sie gerne mit um eine traditionelle ACETAIA, wie wir die traditionellen Balsamico-Essig Hersteller nennen, in Modena zu besichtigen. Die meisten Besucher werden von dem Unterschied zwischen dem „regulären“, oder industriellen Balsamico und dem DOP traditionellen Balsamico-Essig, der nur in Privathäusern in Modena und Reggio Emilia hergestellt wird, überrascht sein. Ursprünglich wurde nur
Parma: Parmigiano Reggiano Fabrik mit Abfahrt aus Bologna, Modena, Reggio Emilia. Parmesankäse wird nur einmal am Tag hergestellt und Sie können ihn nur in einer kleinen Gegend in Norditalien finden. In der Tat wird er hauptsächlich nur in Modena, Parma und Reggio Emilila hergestellt, jedoch gibt es auch ein paar Hersteller in den Provinzen Bologna