10 Food & Drink in Emilia-Romagna That You Shouldn't Miss

Production of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and Balsamic Condiment. The Villa of Vinegar in Modena On March 14th 1910 the project of the Villa was submitted on behalf of Lieutenant Claudio San Donnino. It was later to become an exquisite example of Emilia Romagna "liberty". Frescoes and decorations by Aroldo Bonzaghi (1887-1918) with evocative and voluptuous "dannunzian" allegories generate a magical atmosphere. In that extraordinary place, Davide and Cristina invite you to taste special products of Villa San Donnino.

Cantina il Poggio is a winery located inside Tenuta il Poggiolo, a 28 hectares estate. We produce both still and sparkling wines from our traditional grapes such as Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Barbera, Bonarda and international varieties like Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. During the the visit we show the vineyards and the winery, explaining our winemaking techniques. Finally is possible to taste all the different wines we produce (from sparkling white to oak aged red)paired with traditional local food like 30 months Parmigiano, our extra-virgin olive oil, Prosciutto crudo di Parma and Culatello di Zibello. The Tasting takes place in our characteristic tasting room, that used to be an helicopter hangar, with a stunning view over the vineyards and our green hills. To fully enjoy the visit is even possible to take a walk through the vineyards and the olive grove to our private lake, and witness the magnificent scenario of our landscape.

Manaresi wine estate lies on the top of Bella Vista hill, 12 km south west from Bologna, in the heart of Colli Bolognesi DOCG wine district. The 11 hectares vineyards go round the estate centre at 270 degrees, facing all the plain from Bologna to Modena. The view rises above up to the Alps on crystal clear days. The winery has been named after Paolo Manaresi (1908-1991), prominent painter and etcher in the last century. The estate is personally run by Donatella Agostoni- Manaresi (Paolo Manaresi's grandaughter) and Fabio Bottonelli, by respecting the land and seeking the right balance. The soil is mainly clay with a little of gravel, with historical vocation for wine growing since the middle-age. The winery is furnished with up to date enological machinery and devices able to respect grapes. It lies underground on the lower level of an old Bolognese rural complex, whose 100 years old part has not been changed. All hand picked in small crates, grapes are very softly worked, all separate day by day, with a special care for quality, through low impact enological processes. Open at all times for direct sale. For guided tours and tastings, please write or call in advance (in this case a small fee is charged).

La Fattoria Ca’ Rossa è situata sulle colline di Bertinoro da tre generazioni. Nel 1935 vennero impiantati i vigneti e gli oliveti da mio nonno Ugo. Ubaldo, mio padre costruì nel 1960 la cantina. I nostri terreni si distendono per 9 ettari sui colli di Bertinoro. Dagli anni 90 l’azienda è condotta da me, Massimo, e da mia moglie Liana Landini. Assieme, con passione ed amore, abbiamo dato una svolta alla produzione, all’immagine e alla qualità aziendale sia in campagna che in cantina: da noi trovate i vini tipici del territorio di cui rispettiamo le caratteristiche intrinseche utilizzando le antiche e classiche metodologie di produzione, che ne esaltano i profumi ed i sapori, pur impiegando moderne attrezzature e ottenendo così grandi prodotti. In ogni sorso di vino la storia di una famiglia unita dall’amore per la viticoltura e per la propria terra. Su prenotazione offriamo: visite e degustazioni guidate in estate l'uso del nostro giardino attrezzato per barbecue

Anne Bogdanovic Meglioli is available for historical, artistic and food and wines tours in Reggio Emilia and also in the Emilia Romagna region. In Italian, English or French (native speaker). Brochure in Italian, English or French Main qualifications: official professional patent for tourist guide for Emilia Romagna in Italian, English and French released by the province of Reggio Emilia, May 2003 #106 official wine Taster diploma, released by ONAV (Asti). Official olive oil Taster diploma, released by ONAOO (Imperia) official traditional balsamic vinegar Taster diploma, released by the Consortium for the protection of traditional balsamic vinegar from Reggio Emilia official cheese taster diploma, released by the ONAF (Grinzane Cavour) official Parmigiano-Reggiano taster diploma, released by the Associazione degli Assaggiatori di Parmigiano-Reggiano (Reggio Emilia) Specialization in Food and Wine and local traditions released by the province of Reggio Emilia Member of the Association Reggio Emilia Tourist guides and Province

Acetaia giusti is the oldest producer of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, founded in 1605. Nowadays, the company is run by the 17th generation of the Giusti family. A history of more than 400 years full of awards received during the World Exhibitions of the late ‘800s. Among them: the 14 gold medals and the Coat of Arms of the Royal House of Savoia that now characterize the labels of our bottles. The Giusti Balsamic Vinegar collections are available in the most exclusive restaurants and shops in Italy and worldwide.