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Journey to discover the typical Piacenza wines of Cantina Mossi 1558
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- 2 July 2021
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The territory of Piacenza has always been considered the cradle of wines, and it is here, among the sweet hills, that the Cantina Mossi has been operating since 1558, a producer of Doc wines typical of the territory, such as Ortrugo, Malvasia di Candia Aromatica and Barbera, as well as to international varieties, such as […]
Corn cakes: a tasty all-rounder for your kitchen ideas
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- 26 May 2021
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Gallettificio Valtidone contains within it the strength of two farms rooted for some time in the Piacenza area to carry out an ambitious project: transforming corn and buckwheat into simple, genuine and tasty foods in the form of wheat / corn cakes and flours. The attention starts from the cultivation of raw materials and is […]
Savory delights and artisan pastry from Val Trebbia
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- 20 May 2021
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In the heart of the upper Val Trebbia, in Ottone, where Ligurian and Emilian traditions meet, the culture of the bakery products of Antico Mulino di Ottone was born. Inside the small laboratory, for over 20 years, the production of delicious baked goods and artisan pastry has been made following the ancient recipes adapted to […]
The Giro d’Italia pays homage to Piacenza cured meats
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- 18 May 2021
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The fourth stage of the 2021 Giro d’Italia saw its start in the wonderful setting of Piazza Cavalli and the Palazzo Gotico, unmistakable symbols of Piacenza. Hosting this important sporting event has also given the whole of Italy the opportunity to discover the beauties of our land: from the monuments, to the landscapes but above […]
Sparkling Rosè “Semi Croma” Mossi 1558
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- 11 May 2021
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The pairing of a wine almost always concerns the gastronomic field since, sometimes, also the context of the tasting, or the music we are listening to, influences the choice of the bottle, Mossi winery combines the “wines in the showcase” selection with a musical style that depicts the character of the label as for the […]
Garlic and onions are ideal allies for a healthy diet
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- 6 May 2021
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In garlic we find vitamin B6 and C in addition to selenium and sulfur compounds, which is why it contains numerous qualities which, if taken in the right quantities, provide important benefits for our health and promote a healthy diet. In summary, a real cure-all for your body! In particular, eating garlic allows you to […]
Sparkling Ortrugo white wine DOC Cantina di Vicobarone
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- 3 May 2021
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In the selection of wines that adhere to the V.I.V.A. of the Cantina di Vicobarone there is one of the most historic varieties of the Piacenza ampelographic panorama, the sparkling Ortrugo.Appeared in documents for the first time in 1818 it was called “altruga”, that is “other grape” because it was not vinified in purity but […]
Chickpea flour and its many uses
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- 27 April 2021
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Nowadays it is often discussed to replace the classic white flour with more nutritious and healthy alternatives such as chickpea flour, used since ancient times as it is considered a panacea for body care.Cheaper than wheat which was a luxury in times of war, it was often used in the preparations of the peoples of […]
The sparkling Gutturnio DOC “Lo Spago” Il Poggiarello
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- 24 April 2021
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In ancient Rome, silver mugs, called Gutturnium, were used to taste wine and some of them were found in the excavations of the ancient city of Veleia not far from the Cantina Poggiarello. For this reason we wanted to pay homage to the traditional Piacenza wine with the name Gutturnio. Poggiarello’s sparkling Gutturnio uses the […]
The Piacenza version of pasta and beans: Pisarei and Fasö
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- 20 April 2021
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One of the traditional first courses of Piacenza cuisine are undoubtedly the Pisarei and Fasö, a term that translated into Italian from the Piacenza dialect simply means “pasta and beans”. Background The origin is uncertain, but very ancient: it dates back to the Middle Ages, when the pilgrims who traveled the Via Francigena to go […]
The still white wine “Traiano” Cantina Illica
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- 16 April 2021
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The Illica winery has always been committed to preserving the territory by labeling exclusively organic wines, among which the still white wine called “Traiano” stands out.Traiano is produced near the ancient Roman city of Veleia and, adjacent to the vineyard, the ancient Trajan table from which the wine takes its name was found.The vineyard is […]
Latteria Stallone: Grana Padano from the Verdian lands
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- 13 April 2021
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Grana Padano PDO is an Italian hard cheese produced in 13 provinces among which Piacenza undoubtedly stands out. It is a cheese with a protected designation of origin (PDO), and this means that all stages of the production chain (breeding and milking of the cows, collection and transformation of milk into cheese, maturing) must necessarily […]