Emilia Romagna - Alico

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Traditional Emilian products are among the most famous all over Italy. These areas, probably more than anywhere else in Italy, are sensitive to the culinary tradition, which became an art in many places. Few easy examples of this extraordinary food culture are: ragù alla bolognese, piadina romagnola and the excellent Balsamic vinegar from Modena or the Prosciutto di Parma and Culatello di Zibello. Regarding cheese, there is one that has been carrying on high the name and reputation of its region but also of the whole 'Made in Italy': the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Wine-growing has spreaded to the areas of Vicenza and Reggio Emilia for the production of Lambrusco and in Romagna for the production of Sangiovese. The northern part of Emilia Romagna is characterized by a flat landscape while the central and southern parts by mountains and hills. The Emilian way is a Roman road which divides the region in two: Emilia, from the town of Piacenza to the city of Bologna and Romagna, the area along the coast.


Alico was founded at the end of the 80s with the aim of informing the world about the balsamic vinegar of Modena, always keeping alive its passion and historical tradition of this unique product. That is how Alico obtained their quality guarantee during these years by keeping the highest quality standards at every stage of the production. Alibo boasts a unique barrel cellar where many types of barrels of different sizes and wood types are stored: the ageing area has a capacity of almost 7000 hectolitres. The best balsamic vinegars aged in oak for more than 3 years will get the IGP designation, above 12 years the product will get the DOP one and it is considered as 'traditional'.
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