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| Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese D.O.P |
| Parmigiano Reggiano is the King of Italian cheese, produced since the 1200. Parmigiano Reggiano is part of the history, tradition and hard work of the people who create it. What makes Parmigiano Reggiano special is the all important human factor. This cheese owes its unique qualities to the co-operation between the milk producer (the milk is used straight from the cows – fresh and without additives or treatment of any kind) and the cheese maker, who transforms the milk into the cheese and looks after the maturing process. The transformation of milk into Parmigiano Reggiano depends on the skill of the cheese maker. This knowledge and these techniques are the result of generations of experience, handed down through the centuries and always produced in the same area. Parmigiano Reggiano is a complete food with remarkable qualities, formed during the long, natural ageing process. Minimum 12 month to be Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese D.O.P. |
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| Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena D.O.P |
| The Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is one of the most ancient and certainly one of the most typical products of the agricultural and culinary production of Modena. Its origins are uncertain; some maintain that its creation was purely by chance. Because the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is produced by the natural fermentation an acetification of cooked grape must (Trebbiano and Lambrusco). “Acetaia” :in this location the modena’s family aging in a series of little barrels (vaselli/batterie) made of various different kinds of wood without the addition of foreign substances the famous “Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena” the real black gold minimum 12 years old!!! |
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| Modena Ham D.O.P |
| The origin of the ham of Modena is deeply rooted in the past, even as far back as the Bronze Age. The first evidences are dated with the times of the Celts, when the method of preserving meat in salt was introduced into practice, and the Romans who embellished their meals with porkets, ham and salssichas. Roman soldier participated in lingering campaigns taking with them the abundant supplies of salted pork and ham, originated from the flourishing valley of the river Poe. Modena Ham is a delicacy obtained from the preparation and maturing of fresh pork thigh derived from selected and monitored breeds of white pigs is a lively red ham with a mild and delicate aroma, and a sweet and intense flavor. The entire process takes around 14 months to be Modena Ham D.O.P. |
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| D.O.P |
| Denominazione di Origine Protetta – Protected Denomination of Origin
DOP identifies a product that is made, processed and produced in a specific geographic area that has been thoroughly surveyed. The DOP designation is applied to products from a particular region/country having features that are primarily or exclusively attributable to the geographic environment (including natural and human elements) and that are produced and processed within the defined area, established by article 2 of European Community Regulation n. 510/06, OF 20 March 2006. |
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