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I have traveled up and down the Italian boot in search of pure Italian experiences and the most
authentic place I have visited was my recent visit to Reggio Emilia. This place
epitomized all that has ever been in my head that Italy would be, fresh food,
rolling vineyards, passion filled hand gestures and of course a la dolce vita
ambiance.
One of Reggio Emilia’s charms is Bosco Del
Fracasso, an Italian family farm and B+B. The owners produce their own milk,
bread, jams and even harvest their own balsamic vinegar in the attic. The
property has walking paths through vineyards, there are gardens full of fruit
trees ready to be picked and bottled for the owners famous jam and naturally
there are ducks, cows, hens and more dotting the grounds.
Bosco Del Fracasso breathes green in every way. The
farm activity is a mix of many different productions. They are organized as it
was in the past when it was normal to raise some animals and to grow many
different things to have food during the seasons and sell the surplus. They
don’t use flavorings or preserves and only cook the fruits and vegetables in
season that they harvest from their garden. They also encourage typical foods
of the area like sight seeing to the local parmesan cheese factories and
prosciutto farms. There are also many local castles within a twenty minute distance
from the farm. This area is just full of charm, culture and great tasting food
and sights.
The best part is waking up to the rooster and
coming downstairs to the spread of the owner’s full spread of homemade torte
cakes, jams, cheeses and eggs. You really revel in the Italian moment as you
eat outside or in and enjoy being in such a relaxing atmosphere.
In all it’s a great place to go to enjoy the
countryside and be a part of the authentic Italian culture.