What is it about Italian food that makes people so thrilled? Here are ten — luxurious — reasons why. Italy's food at its best: have a quick reminder of the most lavish, delectable, luxurious ingredients of Italian cuisine.

As you scroll through the ingredients we have rolled up, you will come across products you probably know about but have not yet had the chance to try. We invite you to do so as soon as you have the opportunity. We promise not all of them are prohibitively expensive. The luxury we want to tell is not all about the price, it has something to do with care and emotions. And our number one is the proof.