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Dark, glossy, sweetly sour, balsamic vinegar is the perfect condiment for both salads and desserts. Here’s how to choose a great one. It costs more than many…

The Romans were familiar with the secrets of producing a fine ham; they knew that the low humidity, gentle breeze and the climate near the Northern Italian…

Italy has the highest number of quality-seal food products in Europe, new data from national statistics bureau Istat revealed this week. Italy boasts in fact…

Perhaps not surprisingly, the Chianti area of Tuscany retains the lead as the top destination for farm holidays (agriturismo) preferred by both Italians and…

Last year Parmigiano Reggiano was often mentioned in the news due to the May earthquakes that struck the Emilia region in 2012: thousands of wheels of Parmesan…