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Cities of Art
We are close to Faenza (10km) known for its ceramics, Imola (27km) and Dozza (36km). Make sure you visit the Byzantine city of Ravenna (55km), the region’s capital Bologna (70Km), Florence (92km) and Ferrara (112km).
If you want to experience Brisighella at its most authentic, you cannot miss its most typical, famous, and delicious products!
The flagship product of Brisighella, this was the first to receive D.O.P. (Protected Designation of Origin) recognition in 1996. It highlights the value of an oil whose history dates back to ancient times (Roman era).
If you're interested, we recommend visiting one of the local oil mills. Ask us for information to organize a tour!
When in Romagna, you must try the excellent Mora Romagnola cured meats! Recognized officially in 1942, this particular pig breed stands out for its distinctive dark coat.
These are traditional Romagnola pork preparations.
In addition to tagliatelle, cappelletti, and tortelli, Romagna—and particularly Brisighella—offers unique pasta varieties like spoja lorda and curzul.
Romagna boasts exceptional viticulture, producing high-quality wines from its indigenous grape varieties. Visit at least one local winery and sample their offerings. For guidance, consult the Emilia Romagna da Bere guide by the Italian Sommelier Association, available online.
The first Romagnola wine to receive DOC recognition, this red wine symbolizes the region. It comes in three varieties: Superiore, Riserva, and Novello.
The first white wine in Italy to earn DOCG status, Albana is produced in dry, semi-sweet, sweet, and passito versions.
A sweet red wine made from Refosco grapes, it pairs excellently with roasted chestnuts or Romagnola ciambella.
This wine, made from Bombino Bianco grapes, owes its name to its ability to "pay debts" due to its consistent productivity.
These ancient fruits, once integral to local farming traditions, now grow mostly in the wild.
Some producers in the area are reviving them in their products and menus. The queen of forgotten fruits is the pera volpina, delicious when boiled in red wine and sugar. Other varieties include corbezzolo, corinola, quince, jujube, medlar, and sorb apple.
The Moretto artichoke is native to Brisighella and remains untouched by genetic modification. It grows wild in the Apennine badlands and has a unique, slightly bitter yet incredibly appetizing flavor.
Brisighella celebrates it annually with the Carciofo Moretto Festival during the first half of May.
Guided tours of villages and art cities in Emilia Romagna: brisighellatailorguide.com
Pro Loco: brisighella.org
Copaf: www.consorziomoraromagnola.it
CAB: www.terradibrisighella.it
Strada del Sangiovese: www.stradadelsangiovese.it
Emilia Romagna Wine Guide: www.emiliaromagnavini.it/guida.asp
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La Rocca Hotel is an ideal base from which to travel and move around Romagna, thanks to its’ central position and closeness to cities of art, the sea and the Apennines!
We are close to Faenza (10km) known for its ceramics, Imola (27km) and Dozza (36km). Make sure you visit the Byzantine city of Ravenna (55km), the region’s capital Bologna (70Km), Florence (92km) and Ferrara (112km).
The Parco della Vena del Gesso and the Parco delle Foreste Casentinesi has breathtaking views, small villages and magical groups of houses which remain in your heart, all to be enjoyed either on foot or by bicycle.
An afternoon at Cesenatico Port, designed by Leonardo Da Vinci, an evening in Cervia and Milano Marittima, a night in Rimini, Riccione and San Marino. The Romagnola Riviera is a stone’s throw away!
