TYPICAL PRODUCTS

WINE

Where to start? Everybody knows about it and many regularly drink it, it is the nectar of the gods always protagonist on the Roman’s banquets, wine is also drank in churches and some say it “makes blood”. Wine is undoubtedly an essential pillar of Italian culture, an image of this country but above all a daily “ritual” that accompanies every meal. Tuscany is one of the biggest producers with the famous Chianti, Brunello, Nobile, Vernaccia. These wines have good company in the Barolo and Barbera (Piedmont), Nero d’Avola (Sicily), Amarone and Bardolino (Veneto), Aleatico (Lazio), Aglianico and Greco (Campania) and many others.

OIL

Pillar of the Italian cuisine and an ingredient never missing on our tables. The many olive trees coloring our hills produce an oil that is a brand for Italy and a joy for palates!

BALSAMIC VINEGAR

One of the finest Italian icons! The balsamic of Modena has travelled the world and still does not cease to amaze us in the kitchen for its incredible variety of combinations! In fact it can be used on meat or fish dishes, but also on ice cream and fruit.

LEATHER

It is a great Florentine tradition that has lasted over the centuries. In Santa Croce there is also a School of Leather .Walking around the centre you can still find high quality leather goods all hand crafted.

FLORENTINE PAPER

One of the least known products yet one of the most typical of Florence. The Florentine paper is characterized by its floral motifs made with “marbling” (“marmorizzazzione, a technique that reproduces naturalistic motifs and colors). Each sheet is different from the other because it is handmade and can be used to cover, write or decorate.

EXCELLENSES

FERRARI

the most prestigious italian car, Ferrari has become an icon for this country as a all. Everyone supports Ferrari in the Formula1 races and its rampant horse! Red is more than a colour, it’s passion! In Maranello-Modena you can visit the museum of Ferrari and test.drive an authentic “rossa”!