Black Truffles – Specialties

The Truffle is by far the most luxurious and expensive edible mushroom in the world: a Kilogram of white truffle, the more exclusive variety, can run up to € 9.000,- with the black truffle costing somewhat less. White truffles are available between October and December and the black variety between December and March. Still today, pigs are at times used to sniff out the hidden aromatic treasure but mainly specially trained dogs are used. Truffles are best enjoyed as fresh as possible since they tend to lose much of their aroma within the first days.

In order to optimally unfold the intense aroma of the truffle a catalyst such as butter or oil are needed. The simplest way to prepare truffles is at the same time the most popular: fresh ribbon noodles in butter or oil upon which the truffles are grated in thin slices. Be aware of truffle oil! This oil is most often added with artificial truffle aroma and what seem to be pieces of truffle at the bottom of the bottle usually aren’t truffles at all. … Continue Reading

Olive Oil – Regional Information

Those who engage themselves thoroughly in the world of olive oil will notice its not at all different from the world of wine: there is an extremely broad range to explore until one has tasted his way to his favourite product(s) and the palate is seasoned enough for the fine nuances hidden in each. Abruzzo offers Extra Virgin Olive Oil with the highest quality standards in great taste. … Continue Reading

Olive Oil of Abruzzo – Specialties

The health concious gourmet has learned to appreciate and known the advantages of olive oil consumption for quite a while. The oil isn’t only healthy but also very tasty and of the highest quality.

The discussion regarding the Mediterreanean diet which is full of vegetables, fish and particularly olive oil, has considerably motivated inhabitants of the “northern” countries to change some of their eating habits and add the liquid gold to their own recipes. … Continue Reading

Vini De Angelis Corvi – Winery

The winery of Corrado De Angelis Corvi is located in Abruzzo’s northern wine region and town of the same name, Controguerra (Teramo) at an elevation of 250 metres above sea level. This D.O.C. appellation sandwiched between the Appenine mountain range and Adriatic Sea (only a 10 minute drive), produces fine and elegant wines.

The small winery was founded just a few years ago as Corrado, an industrialist from the Marche region, was infected by the wine bug in 2002, and went on to purchase 8 hectares of vineyards … Continue Reading

Fattoria Nicodemi – Winery

Fattoria Bruno Nicodemi, run by the brother and sister team of Elena and Alessandro Nicodemi, is located on a hilltop in Notaresco (Teramo). The winery was founded in 1970 and run by the sibling duo since 2000 and since then, has been a rising star on the Abruzzo wine scene.

The close proximity to the Adriatic coast to the East with the Apennin mountains to the West, make for an exceptional micro-climate, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly with a high level of concentration which adds to wines’ aroma and full flavour. All grapes are grown organically, harvested by hand and pressed with the most modern of technology. … Continue Reading