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Food Valley: a journey into the gastronomic heart of Emilia between Parma and Piacenza
Welcome to the Italian Food Valley, a territory where gastronomy is an art and a centuries-old tradition The province of Parma, together with nearby Piacenza, boasts a concentration of PDO and PGI products that is unique in the world, which has made it internationally famous. It is no coincidence that for several years the famous International Food Exhibition & CIBUS has been held in Parma, an event that attracts operators and enthusiasts from every corner of the planet. Choosing the Hotel Ferrari means immersing yourself in an unparalleled food and wine experience
Itineraries of taste: museums and roads of flavors
For those who wish to embark on a unique food and wine journey, the area offers numerous places of interest dedicated to its excellent products:
- The Parmigiano Reggiano Museum (Soragna): Located inside the historic Rocca Meli Lupi, this museum will guide you to discover the “King of Cheeses”. You will learn the ancient production techniques, the cheesemaker’s tools and the history of this product symbol of Made in Italy.
- The Culatello di Zibello road: Follow this itinerary through the Bassa Parmense, the land of choice for Culatello di Zibello PDO. Visit the maturing cellars, where this precious cured meat acquires its unmistakable flavor thanks to the unique microclimate generated by the Po River.
- The Borgotaro Porcini Mushroom Road: Enter the woods of the Parma Apennines along the Borgotaro PGI Porcini Mushroom Road. Discover the secrets of harvesting and taste this delicious mushroom in traditional recipes, celebrated every autumn with festivals and events.
- The Prosciutto di Parma road: A route that winds through the hills where Prosciutto di Parma PDO is born. Visit the ham factories, observe the processing phases and let yourself be conquered by the sweetness of this world-famous cured meat.
- The Felino Salami Museum: Housed in the evocative cellars of the Castello di Felino, this museum celebrates the Salame Felino IGP, another undisputed protagonist of Parma cured meats Discover its history, craftsmanship and the characteristics that make it unique.
Piacenza excellences: a treasure to be discovered
Alongside the Parma specialties, we cannot forget the food and wine treasures of Piacenza, which further enrich the panorama of the Food Valley. Among these, the Salumi Piacentini DOP (Coppa Piacentina, Salame Piacentino, Pancetta Piacentina) stand out, produced with craftsmanship And how can we not mention the DOC wines of the Colli Piacentini, such as the red Gutturnio, intense and versatile, and the white Ortrugo, fresh and fruity, perfect companions for traditional dishes.
The cuisine of the Hotel Ferrari: authentic flavours of Emilia
At Hotel Ferrari, we consider the local gastronomic tradition a heritage to be enhanced. For this reason, we have deliberately based the character of our cuisine on the best Emilian tradition, with particular attention to the typical dishes of Parma and Piacenza cuisine. Our menus offer a variety of regional specialties every day, such as anolini in broth, tortelli d’erbetta, pisarei e fasò, local cured meats.
We also offer a curated selection of typical local wines, from sparkling Lambruscos to full-bodied reds from the Colli di Parma and Piacenza, to aromatic whites such as Malvasia.
In Salsomaggiore and its surroundings you can taste the typical dishes of Emilian cuisine and buy the best local products: we will be happy to provide you with every indication and suggestion to explore wineries, dairies, ham factories, local markets and typical trattorias in the area.