The Vestri family have been operating since 1960, and now that they have their own cocoa plantation in Santo Dominingo, they can boast carrying out every stage of production with care. The variety of chocolates they offer seems limitless, from...

Since 1906, four generations of the Marini family have drawn on their knowledge of meat, especially pork, to produce high-quality salamis and prosciuttos, all aged to perfection in their own cellars. Prosciutto is their speciality, but there's plenty more worth...

Since the early 20th century, the Coccia family have been working as producers of pork-based foods, respecting tradition while taking advantage of modern techniques that don't detract from the artisanal quality of the products. The 'susianella' (a certified 'slow food')...

The recipe used by Anisetta Rosati (founded in the second half of the 19th century), was invented by the pharmaceutical-chemical laboratory of Umberto Rosati di Ascoli Piceno. The process starts with a slow, batch, bain-marie style distillation. The liqueur is...

Four generations of Quaglia family have managed this distillery since 1906 (though the business officially goes back to 1896). From grappa, distilled with care and aged in wood barrels, to liquors like rosolia, ratafià, genepy, gin, vodka and absinthe, their...

Established in 1729, Villa Zarri is renowned in Italy for its excellent brandy, made through a process of slow, batch distillation with white wine (usually Tuscan Trebbiano or Romagolo) of low alcohol content, good acidity, and without any trace of...

Located in the heart of Val Venosta, Puni is the first and only (at least for the moment) Italian distillery to produce whisky. It was the entrepreneur Albrecht Ebensperger who took on the challenge in 2010. This high-quality whisky is...

Birranova, operational since 2007, is undoubtedly among the more notable food producers in southern Italy. Its products are known for their high quality and unique personality. Donato di Palma, the owner and master brewer, highlights his region's attributes by drawing...

Today Paolo Vecchi, whose passion for food goes back to early childhood, is at the helm of this historic family-run producer that makes high-quality balsamic vinegar with their own grapes. Aceto Balsamico di Modena PDO 'extravecchio' is their crown jewel,...