La Strada del Culatello di Zibello is a designated food and wine route through the Bassa Parmense — the flat, fog-prone lowland between Parma and the Po River. This is the territory where Culatello di Zibello DOP is produced: the most prized of Parma’s cured meats, made from the rear muscle of the pig, aged […]
La Strada del Culatello: Guide to the Culatello di Zibello Route in the Bassa Parmense Read Post »
Parma is a historic city in north-western Italy, strategically located between Milan, Bologna, and the Ligurian coast. Thanks to excellent rail connections, motorways, and the nearby Verdi Airport, Parma is easy to reach for short breaks as well as longer food-focused journeys. This accessibility makes Parma an ideal base for a long weekend dedicated to
A Day Around Parma Between Ham, Culatello and Castles Read Post »
A practical and cultural guide to understanding, tasting, and visiting Culatello producers in Italy. Culatello di Zibello is one of Italy’s most prized cured meats and is often considered the most refined expression of the Emilia-Romagna charcuterie tradition. Produced from the finest part of the pig’s hind leg, it represents a completely different philosophy from
Culatello Ham Tour From Parma Read Post »