A Gourmet Experience Like Touring Italy

Abruzzo Region

Located in the center of the Italian peninsula, this province faces both the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea. The area that occupies the mountain range is quite large and has national parks and natural preservation areas. It is the best area in Italy for seeing vast and beautiful nature. Much grape cultivation and sheep grazing go on in this region, where mutton, Pecorino cheese, and wine are produced. Visitors can enjoy traditional cuisine unique to the environment and lifestyle of this region, including Arrosticini, a specialty food made by charcoal grilling mutton skewers, and Chitarra, a pasta in which thinly stretched pasta dough is placed on a stringed tool and cut by being pressed with a rolling pin.

Molise Region

Located in the center of the Italian peninsula adjacent to Abruzzo, this region has rich nature such as the mountains and sea, despite being the second smallest province in Italy. It has the remains of unique buildings and culture rooted in history, including the port town Termoli surrounded by high castle walls, and majestic stone buildings created in the Romanesque style. A wine that uses Tintilia, a black grape cultivated only in Molise, is produced here.

Campania Region

Located in southern Italy with Naples as its capital, it is a region rich in ancient ruins and cultural heritage, and is home to the majestic Mount Vesuvius, the beautiful Amalfi Coast, and the island of Capri, famous for the Blue Grotto. As a farming region producing tomatoes, lemons, and olives, it is home to a food culture known around the world, including simple yet hearty Neapolitan dishes such as pizza and calzone, as well as Caprese and limoncello.

Basilicata Region

Separated by the Apennine Mountains, this region developed a distinct culture and landscape due to its limited interaction with neighboring regions. The "Sassi," a cluster of cave dwellings carved out of limestone in the old town, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sheep and goat herding is common in the mountainous areas, and their meat and cheese are frequently used in local cuisine. Another notable feature is the region's high-quality red chili peppers (peperoncino), which add their spicy flavor to many traditional dishes.