Category: Gourmitpedia

  • Taleggio

    Taleggio

    Taleggio DOP is a soft cheese from Lombardy, made with cow’s milk. It has a thin, pinkish rind and a soft paste that ranges in color from white to straw yellow.

  • Pecorino Romano

    Pecorino Romano

    Pecorino Romano DOP is one of Italy’s oldest and most iconic cheeses, made exclusively from sheep’s milk.

  • Castello (castle)

    Castello (castle)

    A castle is a fortified structure, often built in the Middle Ages, used for defense and as a noble residence. 

  • Latte (milk)

    Latte (milk)

    Red cow milk, produced by the Reggiana or Razza Rossa Reggiana breeds of cattle, is renowned for its high quality and richness in protein and fat. This milk is essential for the production of Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse DOP, a mature cheese with a grainy structure and an intense, complex taste. Production follows strict traditional…

  • Burro (butter)

    Burro (butter)

    Grana Doro’s Red Cows Butter, made from the milk of prized red cows, is renowned for its intense and unique aroma, making it a prominent ingredient in cooking. Its distinctive features include a rich, straw color and a thick, superior texture. Produced from cows fed on certified non-GMO grass, hay and feed, it embodies tradition…

  • Ubriaco (drunken)

    Ubriaco (drunken)

    The alcohol used can range from wine and beer to spirits like brandy or whiskey. The resulting cheeses may have a slightly boozy aroma and a rich, robust flavor. Drunk cheeses are popular in many regions around the world and are often enjoyed as a gourmet delicacy. Drunken cheeses like Formajo Ciok of Latteria Perenzin,…

  • Cocktail

    Cocktail

    A cocktail is a mixed drink typically consisting of a combination of alcohol, fruit juice, syrups, and other flavorings. Cocktails are often served in bars and restaurants, but can also be made at home. They are enjoyed for their unique and complex flavors, and are often served in special glassware and garnished with fruit or…

  • Birra (beer)

    Birra (beer)

    one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic beverages in the world.

  • Cotogna (quince)

    Cotogna (quince)

    Quince is a unique fruit used for centuries to make Mantuan Quince Mostarda, a culinary delicacy from Lombardy. The fruit, originating in Asia Minor, produces hard, fragrant fruit with intense yellow flesh.

  • Mantova

    Mantova

    Explore the unique culinary traditions of Mantua, featuring dishes like sbrisolona cake, pumpkin tortelli, pilota-style risotto, and the famous Mostarda di Mantova.