What to see in Emilia-Romagna

Gourmet farmhouses in Emilia Romagna: where to stay and eat traditional food Emilia Romagna is one of the Italian regions where agritourism has found its most complete form: family hospitality, typical cuisine, locally sourced products and unique rural landscapes. Gourmet agritourism represents the evolution of this tradition, offering high-level gastronomic experiences, often with tasting menus,…

Cheese dairies to visit in the Food Valley: experiences amid aromas and tastings The Food Valley of Emilia Romagna is known worldwide for its excellence in cheese production, particularly Parmigiano Reggiano. Visiting an artisan cheese dairy is a unique sensory experience: you can witness the birth of cheese, breathe in the intense aromas of the…

Black and white truffles in Emilia Romagna: regions, seasons and typical dishes Emilia Romagna is one of Italy's most renowned regions for truffle harvesting and promotion, both black and white varieties. From the Apennine forests to the hills of Piacenza and Romagna, truffles are a true gastronomic treasure, the result of a thousand-year-old symbiosis between…

Flavours and liqueurs of Emilia: nocino, bargnolino and other local treasures In Emilia, the production of artisan liqueurs has its roots in rural tradition. Until a few decades ago, every family had its own secret recipe for distilling liqueurs made from wild fruits, aromatic herbs and spices, harvested in the fields or grown in the…

Aromatic herbs in the Emilian tradition: use in cooking and natural remedies Aromatic herbs have been part of Emilia's agricultural and cultural heritage for centuries. Grown in home gardens or gathered wild in fields and along the Apennines, these plants have been used to flavour dishes, preserve food, and also as the basis for natural…

Emilian honey: local varieties, uses and producers to discover Honey has been an integral part of the diet and rural culture of Emilia for centuries. Thanks to the rich flora of the Apennines and plains, regional beekeeping has developed over time, combining tradition and innovation. In the provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena and Bologna,…