Food, Wine, and Traditions

The food and wine of Brisighella are part of the rich tradition of Romagna cuisine, offering products of the highest quality.

If you want to experience Brisighella at its most authentic, you cannot miss its most typical, famous, and delicious products!


Brisighello D.O.P. Olive Oil

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!


Mora Romagnola

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.


Salsiccia Matta and Ciccioli

These are traditional Romagnola pork preparations.

  • Salsiccia Matta is a flavorful sausage made from less prized cuts, such as tongue or other offal. It can be grilled, cured, or preserved in oil.
  • Ciccioli are small, irregular pieces of fatty pork, ideal for charcuterie boards or appetizers. They are prepared by cooking the meat in a copper cauldron and squeezing it to remove the cooking lard.


Fresh Pasta

In addition to tagliatelle, cappelletti, and tortelli, Romagna—and particularly Brisighella—offers unique pasta varieties like spoja lorda and curzul.

  • Spoja lorda is a stuffed pasta traditionally served in chicken broth.
  • Curzul pairs wonderfully with shallot-based sauces.


Wine

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.


Sangiovese di Romagna

The first Romagnola wine to receive DOC recognition, this red wine symbolizes the region. It comes in three varieties: Superiore, Riserva, and Novello.

Albana di Romagna

The first white wine in Italy to earn DOCG status, Albana is produced in dry, semi-sweet, sweet, and passito versions.

Cagnina di Romagna

A sweet red wine made from Refosco grapes, it pairs excellently with roasted chestnuts or Romagnola ciambella.

Pagadebit di Romagna

This wine, made from Bombino Bianco grapes, owes its name to its ability to "pay debts" due to its consistent productivity.


Forgotten Fruits

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.


Carciofo Moretto

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.





Useful Links

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!

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Cities of Art

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).

Nature Walks

Nature Walks

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.

The Romagnola Riviera

The Romagnola Riviera

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!