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Italy Dining

Wine-making takes one of the leading positions in Italian industry. Italian wines are well known all over the word thanks to their excellent taste and unique bouquet. There exists such a proverb - it's enough to be bottled in Italy to be Italian, on the other hand, it's enough that brand be Italian. If you are a true wine connoisseur, don’t loose the opportunity to enjoy the wine selection in the heart of the Tuscany region. The best-known Italian wine is Chiant, made in the north of Siena.

Italian cuisine is one of the best in the world. A lot of people from different countries prefer Italian dishes. Among the specialities Pasta takes the first place, but pasta differs in varous regions of the country. Northern Italy is known for fresh pasta made with eggs, flour, and salt. According to the form it can be called Tagliatelle, Tajarin, or Pappardelle. In the central part of Italy the locals prefer ravioli and tortellini. Rice is also the main product in Italy. The world-known speciality made of rice is Risotto.

Among the most popular vegetables we can name tomatoes, used to cook the traditional Italian sauces, broccoli, and cabbages. If we say Italy, we mean the olive oil and visa verse. Extra Virgin Olive Oil brought the country a worldwide fame.





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