Honey

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Honey

Honey has always been one of the typical products of the Bassa Reggiana territories.

With a long-standing presence in the rural culture, honey is nowadays used in more refined ways, in combination with Parmigiano Reggiano (produced in local dairies) or ricotta. These cheeses are usually served, respectively, with alfalfa honey and acacia honey. It is also an important ingredient of a dessert known as “Spongata”, territorially connected to Brescello.

With a long-standing presence in the local cuisine, chestnut honey is excellent when served with Gorgonzola (a blue-veined cheese). In addition, many cooks may suggest you add a few drops of linden honey to the filling of pumpkin Tortelli.

Nearby

Gualtieri Palazzo Greppi Andrea Landini

Greppi Palace


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In the village of Santa Vittoria - in Gualtieri - stands a large building constructed between 1770 and 1775 by the family of the noble Greppi from Milano - who had received a large agricultural estate in the area from the Estensi Counts. The palace is placed in the very centre of the village: its location and volume have affected the entire configuration of Santa Vittoria, preventing the construction of a square