Food and Wine Weekend: Discovering Italian Excellence

From the nougat of Cremona chocolate from Modica, from theBalsamic Vinegar to typical Sienese sweets: meet small and large producers of Italian excellence, in a food and wine weekend discovering the secrets and techniques that give life to Italy's best flavours. Between tastings and samplings, it will be the producers themselves who will guide you to discover the true pillars of Italy's food and wine traditions, which have always constituted the DNA of our country.

Torrone di Cremona: Tradition and Taste

Cremona is famous for its nougat, a sweet with roots in the city's tradition. During a visit to local producers, you can watch nougat being made and taste this crunchy, sweet delight. You will discover how honey, almonds and egg whites are skilfully mixed to create one of Italy's most iconic sweets.

The Chocolate of Modica: Art and History

In Sicily, a Modicaone of Italy's oldest chocolate-making traditions awaits you. Modica chocolate, cold-processed according to an ancient Aztec technique, offers a unique taste experience, characterised by a grainy texture and intense aromas. The master chocolatiers will show you the production processes and guide you through a tasting session that will let you discover all the nuances of this extraordinary product.

Balsamic Vinegar of Modena: Black Gold

Modena is the realm of theTraditional Balsamic Vinegara valuable and world-renowned product. Visit historic vinegar cellars, where balsamic vinegar is aged in wooden barrels for years, developing a unique and inimitable flavour. During the visit, you can taste the vinegar in its different stages of maturation and discover all the secrets of its production.

Typical Sienese Sweets: Tuscan Flavours

In Tuscany, a Sienayou will meet producers of traditional Sienese sweets, such as the panforte and the ricciarelli. These sweets are a true journey back in time, taking you back to the medieval atmosphere of the city. The tastings will allow you to savour the authentic flavour of recipes handed down from generation to generation, with simple and genuine ingredients.

Tastings and Meetings with Producers

Each visit is a journey to discover the most authentic traditions of our country. Producers will tell you fascinating stories, sharing with you their passion and commitment to keeping the quality of Italian products alive. You will discover the production techniques, the raw materials used and the deep connection with the territory that characterises each product.

Our Guide to Food and Wine Excellence

Also included in the box set is our Guide to Food and Wine Excellenceto help you choose the perfect destination for your weekend of taste. The guide offers detailed information on producers, available tastings and suggestions on how best to enjoy your food and wine experience.

A Weekend of Food and Wine Tradition

Choose one of our destinations and get ready for an unforgettable food and wine experience. Among small villages, local producers and tastings of typical products, you will discover the authentic heart of Italy, made of flavours, traditions and stories that make every corner of our country unique.