Open wineries 2017
Open Wineries, edition no. 25, has just finished. This is an event promoted by the Wine Tourism Movement in which wine-makers open the doors of the wine kingdoms to the public, favoring direct contact with wine lovers. Us, Emilia Storytellers, we have been pleased to welcome foreign visitors at Lodi …
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RUSTIC LUNCH AT THE WINERY
Last May 13, we organized a rustic lunch at the winery for a group of Norwegian tourists ending their trip in the Bolognese Hills, after a cruise in the Mediterranean. This short lunch outdoor in a beautiful sunny day was a nice way to tell tourists about our local food …
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Thanks to our friends from Brazil
Last 11 and 14 April we welcomed a Brazilian family of Italian origin, Thiago Dalla Vecchia with his American wife Yael, and his parents Marisa and Vilson who came to visit Bologna from Caxias Do Sul. We organised for them our Artisanal Food Tour on the wines from the Bolognese …
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Local wine
Local wine equal bond with the land. A grape variety that has been lovely grown on that territory by a local vigneron thus becoming local people’s wine. Pignoletto is the most typical and distinctive wine of the province of Bologna. Historically produced in the Bolognese Hills from Grechetto Gentile grapes, …
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Modena and Bologna, the heart of Emilia-Romagna
90-meter high, the “Ghirlandina” the bell tower of the Cathedral of Modena is the uncontested symbol of the town. Every Modenese person just loves it and feels at home as soon as he sees it. Same as for the Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca, the beloved “San Luca” …
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FOOD: A MATTER OF TASTE
“Food is neither good nor bad in the absolute, though we have been taught to recognize it as such. The organ of taste is not the tongue, but the brain, a culturally (and therefore historically) determined organ […] Definitions of taste belong to the cultural heritage of human society.” Quotes …
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LOOKING FORWARD TO SPRINGTIME… THE CHERRIES AND COLOURS OF VIGNOLA IN MODENA
The small town of Vignola located in the province of Modena a few miles from the border with Bologna is well-known for a certified PGI (Protected Geographic Indication) product : Vignola cherry. Since spring is coming, let’s start with cherry blossoms and spring colors! The typical white colour of the …
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I remember when i was a child…
I remember when I was a child the familiar smell of fresh baked cookies made by my mummy in the kitchen. Cookies were ready for me on the table, lovingly wrapped in a cloth, next to my favourite mug, milk and cocoa powder. Today, every time I smell an intense …
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What to see in Bologna
Visiting a city is a very personal experience. Some people read guidebooks and magazines before leaving; others prefer to go to the local tourist office and follow the recommended itineraries; others just hang around freely inspired by the city and the people met on the streets. Whatever your approach is, …
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THE OFFICIAL RECIPE OF “ RICCIOLINA OR TAGLIATELLE” CAKE
Bologna, the “fat” capital of Emilia Romagna is famous for a very popular dish that creates confusion outside Italy: Tagliatelle alla Bolognese. Abroad, it is often changed into “Spaghetti Bolognese”, which does not exist in Italy. The texture of Tagliatelle is particularly porous and rough, which makes it a perfect …
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