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Region: Piedmont (Piemonte)
Piedmont - the land of 'the foot of the mountains. " Wide Alps swings of the Italian-French border along up to the Valais peaks, and from the mountains draw the valleys like a fan on the plains of Novara and Vercelli down to where the rice farmer, the water of all the innumerable streams its cultures forwarded it. In the south the plain is bordered on the gentle hills of the Langhe and Monferrato areas and thus in a landscape, the serenity of the Tuscany reminded in. Of course, world famous industries are in the area around Turin, the Piedmontese capital, settled in his attitude, however, the Piemontese remained rural. This is also reflected in his kitchen. Strongly flavored and strong, therefore, the courts, much meat is on dne table, and garlic is in the sauces. With butter is in the inns, something in the 'Cannon d'oro', the 'Cavallo bianco', the 'Ramo secco' or as they like all the hot, cooked in the old trattorias, where the Cuoco and the main character even more Padrona the roasting and baking ovens are behind. |
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| And white truffles from Alba, the thinly scattered on to be the risotto the steaming, boiled beef and veal, the finest partridges, pheasants and quail, and deer clubs not to forget then that is still about to be turned slowly coal embers, too. To such strong kitchen but is also a powerful, spicy wine. Not without reason therefore, the Piedmont is one of the largest and most famous wine regions of Italy. Even high up the steep slopes of the Valle di Susa thrive on the vines, and all the sun edges up to the vast plains are down ancient wine country. Are also the home of the Nebbiolo grape, the Piedmont in the 14th Century was known.
You also understand something of the wine, these people are at the foot of the Alps, they cherish it, cultivate it and let due honor bestowed him. For example, the Moscato d'Asti, Barbera or Barolo which, for example, the 'king of wines', once so delicious Savoyard dukes appeared to, put him in the center of festive tables presented and 'round his fire around' specially the appropriate courts invented. |
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North of the Piedmont, Valle d'Aosta, and protected by the highest peaks of the Alps thrive excellent white wines up to a thousand meters up, and sometimes just below the glaciers. Further south, down at the end of the valley in the hills of Donnaz, there is the Nebbiolo grape in front and gives a 'red', especially as the accompaniment to roast and to the rich flavors of Valdostane's kitchen is.
Among the most famous wines of the Piedmont include the Barolo and Barbaresco. But local varietals such as Barbera , Dolcetto and Nebbiolo are in demand internationally. Piedmont is also rich in culinary tradition as on wine Risotto , truffles and chocolates, are among the Gianduja chocolate heart beat faster. • Forward to "Sardinia" |
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