I Primi D’Italia — part 2
Our next itinerary at the festival took us through the stalls wherein with €7.50 we could indulge in a degustation menu. There were many stalls representing different Italian regions including:
- Rice from Piemonte
- Typical Sardinian recipes
- Soups and delicacies from Umbria
- Taste of Tuscany
- Tartufo
- Rice & Venetian products
- Ravioli & Stringozzi
The list continues to the extent that we did not manage to taste the menus from all the regions present. Will take you through the menus of the stalls we visited! Warning: As you look at the photos you might start salivating for food… so keep something handy to munch on! :)
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Our first experience was at the Ravioli & Stringozzi village. These degustation menus were organised in these local establishments known as ‘taverne’, medieval style buildings where locals can eat and drink. Organisers of this festival put together several wooden tables and benches and ticket holder could go in and be served the degustation menu of the day.
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That evening the menu was fantastically made up from:
- Ravioli filled with buffalo ricotta served with pesto and cherry tomatoes
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- Taglioini with guanciale and broad beans
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- Chicche di patate (a small version of the gnocchi di patate) with gorgonzola cheese and courgettes
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- Stale bread, sultanas and cinammon pudding
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Being one of the first clients, we were complimented also with deep-fried ricotta ravioli served with icing sugar. With our stomachs full to the brim we made our way to the cafe` in the piazza to have a shot of espresso and walked lazily to the hotel. That night we slept on our sides since as we tried to lie face down our stomach could not take the pressure :)
