Discover the best gourmet food experiences across Italy. From food tours and wine tastings to traditional cooking classes, this section features everything you need to explore Italy’s rich culinary heritage. Whether you’re interested in Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, pasta-making, or fine dining, browse through our articles to plan your next food adventure in Italy.
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 […]
Lardo di Colonnata….a taste of the Good Fat Read Post »
Is There More Than One Type of Parmigiano Reggiano? There are extremely strict laws governing what kind of cheese can be legally called Parmigiano Reggiano. In theory, the answer is simple: there is only one true Parmigiano Reggiano — the cheese produced within the official Parmigiano Reggiano PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) area and according
How Many Kinds of Parmigiano Reggiano Are Out There? Read Post »
The next time you visit Italy take the time to visit the charming and ancient town of Soave, just 23 km east of Verona in north-eastern Italy. If you thought you had to travel to Tuscany to see a walled hilltop village you are mistaken – Soave has all the necessary attributes and more!
Visiting Soave for wineries Read Post »
The Verona province is blessed with wonderful places to visit each holding its unique speciality. From the hilly regions of Valpolicella and Prealps to the relaxing Lake Garda, you can spend a pleasant holiday in attractive tourist destinations and appreciate their culinary traditions. Don’t think twice to enjoy one-day tasting tours to learn more about
Gourmet food and wine tours around Verona Read Post »
The intense flavour of Monte Veronese DOP This fabulous cheese is produced in the northernmost part of the Verona province since medieval times, when the Lessinia valley was occupied by the Germanic tribe of Cimbrians. Other say that its production was introduced in this area by immigrants from Lombardy. The hilly region of Lessinia is
Monte Veronese Cheese, a delight of the Veneto Region Read Post »
The Val D’Orcia (Valley of Orcia) South of Sienna is the absolute epitome of what we all expect Tuscany to look like … a landscape of green valleys surrounded by rolling hills and a horizon punctuated by rows of lonely cypress trees. You really should take the time to visit this beautiful area of Tuscany
Pecorino di Pienza – tour the jewel of the Val D’Orcia Read Post »