Tag Archives: Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol

Stinco di Agnello Brasato – Braised Lamb Shanks (sounds better in English…)

by chefbikeski Posted on February 13, 2012

My last post on spaetzle made a very simple preparation of this rustic noodle. To dress it up a bit and make a delicious Sunday dinner, I wanted a hearty meat dish with lots of sauce to enjoy with the … Continue reading →

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Spaetzle – Classic Rustic Noodles from Sudtirol, Italy

by chefbikeski Posted on February 7, 2012

Spaetzle, or spätzle, is a rustic pasta most commonly associate with Germany, but is quite prevalent in the Sudtirol region of Italy. This is one food that is truly regional in Italy – I never see it on our cycling … Continue reading →

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Ferrari Brut – Metodo Classico Sparkling Wine from Trento

by chefbikeski Posted on February 4, 2012

Located in the hills right outside of Trento in the Valle d’Adige is a very unique DOC, the TRENTODOC. The signature wine of this DOC are white and rose sparkling wines, produced by the classic Champagne method (Metodo Classico), in … Continue reading →

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Torta con le Mele – Apple Cake from Northern Italy

by chefbikeski Posted on January 18, 2012

Italy is the world’s sixth largest producer of apples, and Europe’s second, with 2.2 million tons produced each year. Golden Delicious is the second most cultivated apple variety globally and the first in Trentino, where around ten thousand hectares are … Continue reading →

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Kellerei Cantina Terlan Wines – Classic Wines from Alto Adige

by chefbikeski Posted on January 11, 2012

Located north of Bolzano, in the town of Terlano, the Cantina Terlan produces high quality wines in both the Terlano and Alto Adige DOC. Started in 1893 when 24 local growers united to jointly produce, sell and market their wines. … Continue reading →

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