Certosino or Panspeziale

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Together with its universally renowned tortellini, which it has been making ever since 1880 and presenting in period-style boxes, each with its own “instructions for use”, the Pasticcerie Paolo Atti & Figli in Bologna also make another historic Bolognese delicacy: Certosino, or Panspeziale, a traditional...

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Historic grappa

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Grappa is a product that has existed probably as long as grapes. After winemaking, no by- products were left unused. The stems, vines stalks and pressed grapes were cooked and distilled to make what became known as grappa, probably taking its name form “graspa” which...

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Mezzo e mezzo

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This is probably the most unique aperitif ever invented. Nardini’s classic aperitif has always been the “Rosso” a red bitter vermouth mixed with selzer water. In the 1970’s a client decided to try it with a bit of Nardini’s rhubarb liqueur. The word spread and...

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Laurence Olivier e la suite 118

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Laurence Olivier e Vivien Leigh trascorsero una vacanza al Grand Hotel Miramare di Santa Margherita nel febbraio del 1947, occupando la suite 118. Per l’occasione, in onore dell’attrice, al Teatro Centrale di Santa Margherita si tenne una proiezione riservata di “Via col vento”.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=".vc_custom_1491488548464{margin-top: 30px...

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