Aceto Balsamico is one of the most sought-after condiments in the world: it is particularly popular for seasoning salads.In general, the Aceto Balsamico from the …
Lambrusco: The legendary sparkling wine from Italy
Originally, Lambrusco was a peasant drink: harvesting the vines was a kind of “celebration” back then. The fruit was harvested and preserved, the pig was …
Mozzarella: More than a pizza topping
Legend has it that mozzarella was invented when a lump of cheese fell into a pot of hot water: the name mozzarella is often used …
Prosciutto di Parma: The Taste of Parma
The Italian province of Parma is known all over the world for its first-class food – and that doesn’t just mean the cheese Parmigiano Reggiano: …
Grappa: Once a farmer’s brandy, today a noble distillate
Wine production in Italy used to be in the hands of the landowners: the farmers had to deliver the grapes for the wine – the …
Parmigiano Reggiano: Tradition since over a thousand years
Parmigiano Reggiano, known as Parmesan cheese, is named after the Italian province of Parma, where it was first produced 1500 years ago. Parmesan is obtained …
San Marzano tomato: Volcano, Sun & Sea
If one visits the small town of San Marzano sul Sarno in late summer, one can smell the aromas of cooked tomatoes in the air: …
Chianti: The embodiment of Italian wine
What is Chianti? There is hardly any other question as fiercely debated in the wine world as the question of the origin of Chianti. For …
Montepulciano wines
In the wine world of Italy, Montepulciano is a big name: Montepulciano gives its name to the wine from a small town in Tuscany and …
Super Tuscan: The unique red wine
It’s a rarity among the red wines: The Super Tuscan. Originally, the Super Tuscan was a wine that was different from all other wines from …