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Italy is a country that has no shortage of stunning and historic cities, each with its own unique character and charm. One such city is Modena, located in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. Modena is a city of incredible beauty and is often overshadowed by other more popular Italian cities like Florence, Venice, or Rome. But, once you set...

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In 2022, the new Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Pgi Agribusiness District was included in the National List of Agribusiness Districts Pdo/Pgi agrifood product by production value (source: Consortium for the Protection of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, data 2021). THE NEW DISTRICT FOR TRADITIONAL BALSAMIC VINEGAR OF MODENA PDOAlbeit a niche production the...

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The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is pleased to announce Emilia-Romagna is this year's Region of Honor. Each year, NIAF collaborates with a region in Italy to promote its culture, business, and tourism in the United States throughout the year. To celebrate the region, Emilia-Romagna will be prominently honored at the NIAF 48th Anniver...

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In Italy there are many wonderful small villages to discover like Castelvetro di Modena in Emilia Romagna. In this territory are made many typical products of the highest quality. These are Lambrusco Grasparossa PDO, PGI balsamic vinegar, Parmesan cheese and Modena ham. Here you can discover where this country is and you can also discover what to s...

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Traditionally in Italy the celebrations also continue on December 26th, on the feast of Santo Stefano (Boxing Day). The most popular recipe is undoubtedly tortellini in broth, a hot dish perfect for colder days. An ancient tale tells that during the 13th century a marquise arrived in Castelfranco Emilia and stopped at an inn called Corona: the host...

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The streets of Modena, Italy provided the perfect backdrop for Maserati to unveil the livery for its first all-electric race car that will compete in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Finished in Maserati’s traditional blue, the Tipo Folgore Gen3 is set to race in Season 9 of the EV open-wheel racing series with Edoardo Mortara and Maximili...

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It all began with the union of two families in 1931: the wedding of Santina Montorsi and Celestino Sereni in the highlands of Modena brought the Aceto Balsamico production to life, which is still active today, four generations later, at Acetaia Sereni. La batteria (literally “battery”, but a term used for the set of barrels containing balsamic vine...

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We’re on a food tour with Italian Culinary Adventures. At dusk, we find ourselves skittering along the rural strip of road in the Modena hinterlands in a minivan. The van doesn’t seem so mini on these narrow strips of tarmac winding serpentine around hills. Wine hills. The best hills. I’m about to continue my Lambrusco education, which started year...

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Modena is a beautiful and ancient city, located near one of the most famous Roman roads, the Via Emilia. Its Historic City Center is a real gem, characterized by the soaring architecture, typical of Italian Gothic. Streets and alleys invite tourists to discover every corner and admire every glimpse. Modena holds some of the treasures of history and...

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The Italian Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed CSQA as the inspection body for Aceto Balsamico di Modena PGI. This is one of the excellent products with international prestige from the food valley of Emilia-Romagna, a region that boasts 44 PDO/PGI food and beverage products which generate a value of €2,779 million. Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI...

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