Emilia-Romagna Region: topics
The region is famous for its outstanding gastronomic traditions. Every year, a large festival dedicated to wine and food takes place here. The event traditionally attracts numerous professional chefs and foodies from all over the world. The program of the festival includes dozens of various events and master classes dedicated to different national products. The festival starts in September and usually lasts two months. Attendees will be able to participate in various sampling sessions and enjoy Parma ham, wine made by local wineries, chestnuts, and truffles, and rare seafood that is harvested only in autumn. For instance, guests will be treated with eel – local chefs cook it in accordance with a special recipe.
Even if you fail to visit the region during the major gastronomic event, local restaurants and cafes are always ready to offer local delicacies and traditional national dishes. Various sorts of Parma ham and locally produced cheese remain the most popular “eatable” souvenirs that tourists like to take home. The region is also famous for its excellent balsamic vinegar. Every town in the Emilia-Romagna region has wine shops that offer to sample and buy the most popular varieties of local wine.
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