Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena PDO (traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena) has made its debut in Boston, one of the United States’ oldest cities, at an exclusive masterclass tailored for retailers, chefs, and influential figures within the American food and wine industry. Enrico Corsini, President of the Protection Consortium, expressed, “...
READ MOREEmilia Romagna, region of art and history, culture and tradition, good food and kindness. Visiting it all would take a long time, and believe us, it would be worth it. However, if you want to visit the main cities of Emilia-Romagna you can do so in a week. What will you need? A means of transportation, a navigator or a map and a great desire to wal...
READ MOREThe NIAF Board of Directors Mission to Italy trip, which took place from June 11 – 21, 2023, was a resounding success. The trip began in Rome, where the board met with high-ranking officials of the Meloni government, members of the Italian parliament and attended a Gala dinner presented by We the Italians, in honor of NIAF, at the historic Circolo...
READ MOREItaly is a country that has no shortage of stunning and historic cities, each with its own unique character and charm. One such city is Modena, located in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. Modena is a city of incredible beauty and is often overshadowed by other more popular Italian cities like Florence, Venice, or Rome. But, once you set...
READ MOREIn 2022, the new Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Pgi Agribusiness District was included in the National List of Agribusiness Districts Pdo/Pgi agrifood product by production value (source: Consortium for the Protection of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, data 2021). THE NEW DISTRICT FOR TRADITIONAL BALSAMIC VINEGAR OF MODENA PDOAlbeit a niche production the...
READ MOREThe National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is pleased to announce Emilia-Romagna is this year's Region of Honor. Each year, NIAF collaborates with a region in Italy to promote its culture, business, and tourism in the United States throughout the year. To celebrate the region, Emilia-Romagna will be prominently honored at the NIAF 48th Anniver...
READ MOREIn Italy there are many wonderful small villages to discover like Castelvetro di Modena in Emilia Romagna. In this territory are made many typical products of the highest quality. These are Lambrusco Grasparossa PDO, PGI balsamic vinegar, Parmesan cheese and Modena ham. Here you can discover where this country is and you can also discover what to s...
READ MORETraditionally in Italy the celebrations also continue on December 26th, on the feast of Santo Stefano (Boxing Day). The most popular recipe is undoubtedly tortellini in broth, a hot dish perfect for colder days. An ancient tale tells that during the 13th century a marquise arrived in Castelfranco Emilia and stopped at an inn called Corona: the host...
READ MOREThe streets of Modena, Italy provided the perfect backdrop for Maserati to unveil the livery for its first all-electric race car that will compete in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Finished in Maserati’s traditional blue, the Tipo Folgore Gen3 is set to race in Season 9 of the EV open-wheel racing series with Edoardo Mortara and Maximili...
READ MOREIt all began with the union of two families in 1931: the wedding of Santina Montorsi and Celestino Sereni in the highlands of Modena brought the Aceto Balsamico production to life, which is still active today, four generations later, at Acetaia Sereni. La batteria (literally “battery”, but a term used for the set of barrels containing balsamic vine...
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