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  • Regional Italian Food ProductsRegional Italian Food Products

    In a magically diverse country like Italy, there are always new places and products to discover. From the snow-covered Alps to the enchanting islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea, from the lakes and rivers to the hills and valleys, Italy has something for everyone.

  • Culatello di Zibello DOPCulatello di Zibello DOP

    Culatello is one of the most prized salumi in Italy: mentions of this delicacy date back to the 15th century.

    Culatello is produced in the flatlands located south of Parma, near the Po River.

Some Traditional Italian Products

  • Tartufo bianco di Alba Tartufo bianco di Alba

    The white truffle of Alba, or the Tuber magnatum pico, has been known and used by man for centuries.

  • Taleggio DOPTaleggio DOP

    Taleggio is a soft cheese that pairs well with fruit or honey.

  • Lardo di Colonnata IGPLardo di Colonnata IGP

    Lardo di Colonnata is made using two great Tuscan products: the white marble from the Alps, and pork, the main type of livestock in the region.

  • Un ulivetoGli Oli Extravergini di Oliva (DOP)

    Olive oil is an ancient food product, born along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea due to the presence of olive trees.

  • Coppia ferrarese IGPCoppia Ferrarese IGP

    Coppia Ferrarese is a type of regional bread from Ferrara. Today, the bread is shaped like an "X", and is made from two long pieces of dough, knotted together and twisted at its four ends.

  • Fungo porcino di Borgotaro IGPFungo porcino di Borgotaro IGP

    Porcini mushrooms, of the Boletus family, have been known for centuries to grow in the area of Borgotaro in the Apennines near Parma.