When it comes to italian cuisine there we can only speak in superlatives. This high reputation could not work out without flawless local ingredients, let’s look around what are the basic ingredients of a traditional italian kitchen which you can all buy at us!
Sun-flooded tomatoes
Once you get a taste of these big juicy tomatoes we guarantee you can’t forget! Have them freshly or the sun-dried – they are just delicious! Perfect tomatoes are the foundation of italian pasta sauces, soups and with some quality olive oil you can make the famous Tuscanian appetizer, bruschetta.
Flourishing flour!
There is no pizza, pasta, focaccia or bread without quality flour! And if you run a restaurant you know you need a whole lot of it! We are pretty sure that there is a ton of flour resting in the average italian housewife’s larder, just think about the endless variations of italian pasta recipes.
Say cheese!
It is safe to say that Italy is a powerhouse in making cheese. With over 400 different kinds, it’s very easy to get lost in the world of Italian cheeses. Not only does each region have its own varieties and production methods, but many different milks can be used as well, from buffalo and cow’s milk, to goat- and sheep’s milk.
Perfect prosciutto!
There is no italian cuisine without antipasti, and what makes a more perfect appetizer than their well known prosciutto di parma, pancetta, bresaola or other deli meats? Anyway prosciutto di parma origins back in the roman empire BC. These days Prosciutto di Parma is one of an elite group of foods designated by the European Union as PDO (Protected Designation of Origin), certifying that the product has been made according to traditional methods in a defined geographic region.
Vino in veritas!
There is not a single doubt that wine plays an important role in Italian culture.For centuries, generation after generation have perfected the art of wine making.From what grape to use to how long it should age to, even, what it should age in, Italy has birthed exceptional wines. Each one is unique, whether is sparkling red wine or full-bodied white wine, exceptional smells and bursting flavor profiles emerge from every bottle.Sometimes, navigating the wide world of wine can be extremely challenging, but we can surely help you out.
