History, food and wellness on the paths of PDO

Abroad you always feel a bit homesick for Italy, for those provincial burgs, for the marvels of genius at every corner of every street in each village laid in the middle of the hilly landscape, or in up in the mountains that have witnessed so many events, or in front of one of the most beautiful seas of the world, and of course, for Italian cuisine.

A truism with its intrinsic truth, and I'm not talking about the midnight spaghetti syndrome, that affects also the most purist xenophilous, all of a sudden, sometimes after smelling in the air filled with more or less known odours the aroma of a wood stove baked pizza, but of the simple and delicious elements that express the pure essence of Italian taste. No, I'm not talking about wine, even though it is a deli that the entire world learned to appreciate, but of that ingredient that trasforms the simpliest food in a precious course.

Extra virgin PDO olive oil, that when added to a slice of bread, possibily Italian focaccia, creates a unique food, a moment of absolute sensorial stimulation that brings to mind the extraordinary wonders of Italy.

It's been some years since the nostalgics and the newphytes, and most of all the gourmet enthusiasts have an additional plus to tour some of the places that can emotion and move for their inner beauty, in other words the places of the great Italian provincia, with hills reminding sea waves, the riffs or 'simply' the inland and the countryside, places that during the millennia inspired generations of artists and have been contended by many armies.

Paths in the PDO production areas to get acquinted with extra virgin olive oil, through guided tours in typical restaurants, romantic burgs, villages and cities, with moments of learnig-while-playing for kids and grown-ups in the museums of oil, and in town, regional or international festivals. Obviously surrounded by ancient palazzi and castles immersed in monumental and Medieval, Renaissance and old fashioned piazzas, typical products shops and Spas to treat yourself with oil-based products and great food.
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