Through the flavours of a territory, you discover its authenticity.
Food and wine express the sensitivity and culture of a place.
Welcome to Emilia Romagna and Parma, an area rich in culture at 360 degrees.

Food and wine culture

Emilia Romagna (E.R.) is a region with a very high concentration of gastronomic excellences recognised all over the world. Among these, Prosciutto di Parma PDO is one of the products with considerable market share and brand awareness.

No less well-known and refined products to be tasted during a visit to the single provinces of E.R., include Culatello di Zibello PDO, Parmigiano Reggiano PDO, Salame di Felino IGP, Lambrusco DOC or IGT, Aceto Balsamico di Modena DOP and… much more.

Artistic and musical culture

The city of Parma and its entire province had already fascinated connoisseurs of taste and beauty in ancient times.

The province’s castles guard frescoes that reveal stories of powerful personalities who fell in love with this territory for its multifaceted richness. Among the best known historical figures are Count Pier Maria Rossi, whose history is linked to the castles of Torrechiara and Roccabianca, a number of painters, musicians and, last but not least, the Duchess of Parma Maria Luigia of Austria, who in the early 19th century turned Parma into a city worthy of the great European capitals.

Italy’s greatest opera composer, Giuseppe Verdi, was born in Busseto (PR) in 1813. He affirmed himself with operas that are performed in theatres all over the world, in particular, the so-called ‘Verdi triad’ (Rigoletto (1851), Il trovatore (1853) and La traviata (1853)). Va’ pensiero and Nabucco, these are recognised as works that reveal how much Verdi’s music had been assimilated into the national consciousness. Analysing the works that reflect his personal and professional development, one recognises the signs of a love for the passions of life that is typical of his homeland: Parma.