Modena is one of Italy’s great food capitals — the birthplace of traditional balsamic vinegar, a heartland of Parmigiano Reggiano, and home to fresh pasta traditions that have been passed down for generations. It is also the city of Ferrari. Few places in the world pack so much flavour, history, and passion into such a […]
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Bologna has more protected food products than any other Italian city. Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano, Mortadella di Bologna, and traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena are all produced within an hour’s drive. The city itself is where tagliatelle, tortellini, and ragù were codified — the authentic recipe for tagliatelle al ragù is held on deposit
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The real balsamic vinegar of Modena — Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale DOP — is nothing like the supermarket version. It is aged for a minimum of 12 years in wooden barrels, produced in tiny quantities in private family attics, and tastes closer to a complex reduction than to salad dressing. The only way to understand the
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