5 authentic Italian products to rekindle your passion for Italy
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As much as we wish we could, we can't always be in Italy, sharing meals with our friends, exploring off the beaten path, and developing a deeper appreciation for the culture as we live and breathe it.
How can we bring the very essence of Italy into our homes? We partnered with Dalla Fonte for this very reason.
With similar love and passion for "la dolce vita", Dalla Fonte was founded to bring the flavors and cultures of Italian homes directly to their members.
Together, we are partnering to bring you the complete Italian experience - food and wine staples for those times you are at home and curated adventures for those times you can explore.
With our Heart of Italy Tavola Box, you can enjoy these 5 items that will instantly transport you to Italy.
Lini's Labrusca Lambrusco Riserva
What is it? The Lini 910 Lambrusco Riserva is the product of the Lini family’s decades of experimentation. It is made using only the very best grapes from estate vineyards. The result is a glass of Lambrusco with rich flavors that are vibrant and balanced.
Best way to enjoy it? This wine pairs perfectly with classic Emilian cuisines such as salumi, stuffed pasta, pasta with meat sauces, and aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Known as the "BBQ wine", Dalla Fonte members have been enjoying this chilled red wine all summer long.
Annie’s Insider Tip: Lambrusco should be served chilled even though it's a red. This is one of my favorite types of wine because it’s perfect for a summer afternoon.
Casina Rossa Homemade Antipasto
What is it? Casina Rossa's Homemade Antipasto combines two of our favorite things: Sicily's agrodolce flavors and Dalla Fonte’s ancestors' Abruzzese land. This sweet and savory antipasto is a ready-to-eat blend of Mediterranean vegetables, Italian pine nuts, and raisins.
Best way to enjoy it? Add to pasta dishes, garnish salads, or pile on the addictive Wine Knots to create the perfect snack.
Le Ferre EVOO
What is it? This bold finishing oil is made from hand-harvested Coratina and Frantoio olives. The flavor is warm and expansive with a delicious peppery finish. Drizzle over pasta dishes, soups, or crusty bread.
Best way to enjoy it? We recommend also using this as a finishing oil with your artisan Dalla Fonte pasta - either as an addition to a nutty pesto sauce or over plain pasta with freshly-grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Pure Stagioni Apricot Jam
What is it? A close friend of TTLT, Federico Marinelli, has created Pure Stagioni jams using only the best quality fruit from each region of Italy. His jams are batch-made in an artisanal laboratory in Florence.
Best way to enjoy it? The fully sustainable jar enhances the beauty of any breakfast table or cheese plate. Pair with your favorite crusty bread or soft cheese.
Kathryn’s Insider Tip: I picked this one up from our friend Alain in Tuscany as an extra in one of his cooking classes: Spread some jam on a slice of baguette or crusty bread along with some ricotta cheese. Simple and “magnifico”!
Vero Lucano Wine Knots
What is it? Every day of the Heart of Italy trip includes time to pause and enjoy an aperitivo - the Italian happy hour meant to open appetite in preparation for dinner. Vero Lucano's wine knots are the perfect aperitivo snack. Made with Lucanian white wine, Senatore Cappelli grano duro wheat flour, and Piran Sea Salt, they're bready and addicting.
Best way to enjoy it? Enjoy these with Casina Rossa's antipasto and a chilled glass of Lambrusco.
Annie’s Insider Tip: I could not stop snacking on these treats. They’re great to add to a cheese and cured meat platter - their little twists add texture and whimsy to the board.
Barrel Aged Cherry Balsamic
What is it? A visit with Annie to Emilia-Romagna would only be complete with a tour and tasting at one of the region's many acetaias. This rich and complex taster’s Balsamic Vinegar, produced by VR Aceti, was selected to transport you to a balsamico barrel tasting in Modena.
Best way to enjoy it? Drizzle this cherry balsamic over your favorite cheeses, grilled vegetables, or, our favorite, vanilla gelato.
Olivia’s Insider Tip: My favorite is a drizzle on Parmigiano-Reggiano. The sweetness of the balsamic levels out the sharp flavor of the cheese. I have also been drizzling it on summer fruits all season. We poured it on a watermelon and feta salad the other day and then on skewers with fresh blueberries, nectarines, and mozzarella.
Travel with us to Italy on our Heart of Italy trip! Join us as we visit a Parmigiano-Reggiano factory in Emilia-Romagna, sip on limoncello on the Amalfi Coast, and savor homemade pasta in a cooking class in Florence. Contact us here if you have any questions or concerns and we’d be happy to set up a time to talk.
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