Typical regional Italian products

Every day we strive to unite the Italy of flavors, to seek the most characteristic Italian regional products from various localities, perhaps those with controlled and protected designation, geographical indications, or Slow Food Presidia. It is important for us to know that there are small but great artisans who save the flavors of the past, producing unique delicacies that are impossible to imitate elsewhere. Spaghetti e Mandolino has always been a flagbearer of Typicity with a capital T, of Territoriality, because the differences that exist from region to region are Values and never abnormalities and constitute our Culture.

The typical regional products of Italy from north to south

From Sicily to Trentino Alto Adige, Italy is a treasure trove of typical delicacies that tempt everyone all over the world. Our typical products are highly sought after and among the most imitated in the world! Just think of some of the most well-known DOPs such as Parmigiano Reggiano or Prosciutto Crudo di Parma: around the world there are imitations trying to capture even just a bit of their immense success. But beyond Emilia, there are many other regions that have a typical delicacy that the whole world envies us. From Speck Alto Adige to Caciocavallo Silano, from Pecorino Sardo to Ragusano cheese.

Welcome to this fantastic journey through the Italy of flavors, region by region, typicity after typicity.

Veneto

Let’s start from a region rich in flavors like Veneto, where culinary specialties are both from land and sea, both from mountain and lake. From the clams and mussels of the Adriatic Sea to the trout and pike from Lake Garda. But it is the cuisine of the land that dominates in Veneto, with numerous certified typical products with DOP and IGP. Among all, the cheeses which are represented by denominations that have conquered the world such as Asiago DOP, Montasio DOP, Monte Veronese DOP, Piave DOP, and Casatella Trevigiana DOP. A land of great aged cheeses like Blu 61, named Italy’s best blue cheese for many consecutive years, or San Pietro in cera d'api named the best cheese in Europe at the World Cheese Awards in 2015. The cold cuts are mainly represented by Sopressa Vicentina DOP and the delicious Prosciutto Veneto Berico-Euganeo. Two great cold cuts from the Vicentine and Padovan lands.

Among the typical products of Veneto, there are also great extra virgin olive oils and highly sought-after fruits and vegetables such as Asparago Bianco di Bassano DOP, Aglio Bianco Polesano DOP, and the beautiful Marrone di San Zeno DOP. Then Pesca di Verona, Asparagi di Badoere e Cimadolmo, Ciliegia di Marostica, and Fagiolo di Lamon. Not to mention the rices from the Po Delta and the excellent Vialone Nano Veronese. Finally, the wines: the true driving force of the entire Italian agricultural supply chain. Veneto is the most explosive wine economy in the world from a financial perspective and market penetration. Valpolicella, Valdobbiadene, Conegliano Prosecco, Prosecco from the plains, the area of Soave and Lugana, from Breganze and the Colli Berici Euganei, as well as the plains of Lison Pramaggiore, represent a true open-air cellar and one of the most important vineyards in the world. Discover the great wealth of typical products from Veneto!

Friuli Venezia Giulia

Trieste is the port of coffee and this peculiarity has never faded since its glory days in the time of the Serenissima Republic of Venice. The Friuli Venezia Giulia passes through the almost totality of Italian and European coffee. Friuli is a region rich in typical products and traditional products. The art of aging pork legs is one of the most important production markets in Italy: Cormòns, Sauris, San Daniele, and many other localities tell stories related to the production of Raw and smoked hams to be sliced with a knife. Among the cheeses, the true cheese typical of Friuli is Montasio DOP, not to mention Carnia. Friuli is also well-known for the production of excellent quality white wines, including excellent Friulano (formerly Tocai), Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Ribolla Gialla, Chardonnay , and Picolit. To complete this varied production are the red wines like Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Schioppettino, Pignolo , and fabulous Merlot.

Trentino Alto Adige

Among the mountains of Trentino Alto Adige there are many typical enogastronomic treasures. Just think of the Speck dell'Alto Adige IGP or the Puzzone di Moena DOP from the Val di Fassa. In both cases, the products have managed to create very large international markets. Trentino Alto Adige, moreover, is the homeland of apples. The first DOP for this fruit in Europe is established in Val di Non, followed later by the Apple of Alto Adige IGP, particularly from Val Venosta. Those with the ladybug. Another DOP cheese is Spressa delle Giudicarie. Great extra virgin olive oils are also produced, but above all great wines: Muller Thurgau is the typical wine of the Valle di Cembra, Termeno (Tramin in German) gave its name to the famous Gewurtztraminer. But how can we forget the great Sylvaner above Bolzano, or Teroldego Rotaliano and Marzemino? Discover the typical products from Trentino, there are many surprises!

Lombardia

Also Lombardia is a great region of local typical products. The production of high-quality mountain milk allows the production of dairy gems such as Bagoss di Bagolino and Bitto. Moreover, this region is the homeland of Taleggio, Provolone, Grana Padano, and the legendary Gorgonzola. Not to mention the great cold cuts like Bresaola della Valtellina, Salame Brianza, or the famous Salame d'oca di Mortara. And shall we talk about the wines? Valtellina, Valcalepio, Valtenesi, Lugana, and Franciacorta are the most important DOC and DOCG areas offering some of the most prestigious wines in Italy. A province that stands out for the production of fruit is Mantua with its Pera Mantovana IGP, from which delicious mustards are made, in the typical style of the Gonzagas; the Melone Mantovano IGP particularly sweet and fragrant. In Lombardy, there is even a DOP on honey. In fact, the province of Varese is linked to this type of product so much that it certifies Miele Varesino DOP. Take a look at our wide range of typical Lombard products available online!

Piemonte

In Piemonte, there are many DOP, IGP, and STG products. We cannot forget the wine districts of Alba, Barolo, Barbaresco, Gavi, Monferrato, Langhe, Asti, Ghemme, Gattinara, Roero; the Valle Grana with its extraordinary Castelmagno DOP, the Robiola di Roccaverano DOP, the Gorgonzola DOP, the Murazzano DOP, the Raschera DOP, the Toma Piemontese DOP, and the Ossolano DOP, not to mention an important PAT like Bettelmatt. Among the cold cuts are the Bresaola della Val d’Ossola DOP, Lardo al Rosmarino di Cavour DOP, and Crudo di Cuneo DOP. Among the most famous agricultural productions are the legendary Nocciole di Piemonte IGP. The Piedmontese tradition of elegant and Liberty-style pastry shops in Turin with the famous Marrons Glaces made by cooking the famous Castagne Cuneo IGP and Marroni della Val di Susa IGP in water and sugar, followed by the formation of the glaze in water and powdered sugar. Other products like Peperoni di Carmagnola and Cardo Gobbo di Nizza Monferrato are true works of art of the Piedmontese land. Explore the typical regional products of Piemonte – they are all to be discovered!

Val d'Aosta

Even among the mountains of Valle d'Aosta there are unique delicacies! Above all, the Fontina DOP which, for its characteristic aroma and melting properties, finds a particularly versatile use in kitchens around the world. The Lardo d'Arnad DOP becomes delightful thanks to the typical aromatic herbs that can be found in the meadows and among the rocks of the high Aosta peaks. Other DOP products include Vallée d’Aoste Jambon de Bosses and Fromadzo. Here too, the traditional regional products will amaze you!

Emilia Romagna

Our Food Valley! The Emilia Romagna is the kingdom especially of cold cuts: Culatello di Zibello DOP above all, but after the King, there is the Prince, Prosciutto Crudo di Parma DOP. Another king is the one of Italian cheeses: we are talking about Parmigiano Reggiano DOP. Then there are the traditional balsamic vinegars of Modena DOP and Reggio Emilia DOP, world-famous products. In Emilia Romagna, a whole series of typicities are produced: there are many denominations! Just to mention a few: Coppa di Parma IGP, Coppa Piacentina DOP, Cotechino di Modena IGP, Zampone di Modena IGP, Salame Piacentino DOP, the medieval Salama da Sugo IGP di Ferrara, and Mortadella di Bologna IGP. An incredible typicity among dairy products is Formaggio di Fossa di Sogliano DOP, while this region's land gives us Scalogno di Romagna DOP, the Emilian-Romagnol pear IGP, and the Peach and Nectarine of Romagna IGP. Emilia is also particularly linked to two grape varieties: Lambrusco and Trebbiano. All you have to do is open our treasure chest of typical regional products from Emilia Romagna available online!

Liguria

Among the regional typicities of Liguria, there are two closely related products that are a pride among Italian typical products: Basilico Genovese DOP and Pesto ligure. The Ligurian land also gives us other great products: violet asparagus and the violet artichoke of Albenga. Not to mention Taggiasche olives and their memorable extra virgin oil. Liguria is also land of cheeses for the pastures mainly directed towards the mountains of the Apennines. The Brusso dell’alta valle Arroscia, similar to the Brus langarolo, Formaggetta del Ponente, and Giuncata di latte ovino. Among the cold cuts, we find the classic Salame genovese, Salame cotto e crudo di Sassello, and the Salsicce di Ceriana e Pignone. Finally, a rarity, the Zerarìa, a worked jelly of beef and pork, a legacy of the ancient meals for sailors during long voyages, an ancient canned meat. But Liguria is also and above all the sea. In particular, it stands out for its blue fish cuisine like Acciughe alla Ligure or Sanremasca, stuffed sardines, Bagnun, brodetto alla ligure. And many other pleasant and tasty dishes. So let’s go! On the hunt for more typical Italian regional flavors!

Toscana

In Toscana there are great wines: the Chianti Classico DOCG, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Bolgheri are names imprinted in the memory of all wine lovers around the world. And also great oils: the main DOPs are the Chianti Classico DOP, Lucca DOP, Terre di Siena DOP, and the more generic Toscano DOP. It has always been a land of wheat and cereals, as well as a dairy and cheese reserve thanks to its many pastures and sheep farms. It is the land of Chianina, a valuable breed of cattle that provides us with precious meats. The Lardo di Colonnata IGP stands out among cold cuts, a true delicacy! Just like Prosciutto Toscano DOP. The Tuscan cheese tradition has a main interpreter: Pecorino Toscano DOP di Pienza. We talked about typical cereals that have been composing the most important Tuscan recipes for centuries like Ribollita and sumptuous peasant soups. The Fagiolo di Sorana IGP, Farina di Neccio della Garfagnana DOP, Farro della Garfagnana IGP. Then Castagna del Monte Amiata IGP, Marrone del Mugello IGP, Marrone di Caprese Michelangelo IGP. In short, Tuscany is full of great surprises, a true pride for the entire production of typical Italian regional products!

Marche

The Marche are the area of the Verdicchio and Lacrima wines. Marche also means cereals and wheat: one of the reserves for our country after Puglia. A very particular product is Prosciutto di Carpegna DOP which has a flattened and rounded shape, with a slice that is always particularly rosy salmone. A typical culinary product is the Oliva Ascolana del Piceno DOP. The Marche is one of the regions with the highest production of quality Extravirgin Oil, and along the coast, there is also a very special amarena: Visciola di Cantiano. You just have to discover what other typical regional products the Marche region has in store for you!

Umbria

In Umbria there is excellent extra virgin olive oil that has a DOP covering the entire regional territory: it is Olio Extravergine di Oliva Umbria DOP. Wine also has its importance in Umbria. There are two DOCG wines, Torgiano Rosso and Sagrantino di Montefalco. Wines of great structure and elegance. Cereals play a very important role among typical Umbria products. Especially Farro di Monteleone di Spoleto DOP, the famous Lenticchia di Castelluccio di Norcia IGP, for which many have requested fortune at New Year’s Eve dinners. The Patata di Colfiorito IGP is a gem of the Umbrian hills, sweet and compact. Among the cold cuts, Prosciutto di Norcia IGP stands out, with its characteristic pear shape. For the sheep's milk produced here, the production of Pecorino Toscano DOP also stands out. Discover our entire range of typical Umbrian products available online!

Abruzzo

The Abruzzo is a region of large cereal, vine, and olive production. Fishing is a fundamental part of the economy and the Adriatic is a natural reserve that mainly hosts blue fish and mollusks for which it is particularly renowned. One of the wines produced in larger quantity in Italy is found right here: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Among the prestigious DOPs we must mention Farro di Monteleone di Spoleto and others shared with other regions like Pecorino Toscano DOP and Salamini italiani alla cacciatora DOP. As for the IGPs to remember Patata Rossa di Colfiorito and Prosciutto di Norcia IGP. Discover what other typical regional products the Abruzzo region has in store for you!

Lazio

Among all the regions of Italy, Lazio is the central region par excellence. And not just because it has our capital, but precisely because it is located in the heart of Belpaese. From the sea to the mountains, Lazio's production is extremely varied. The Castelli Romani are very famous for wine production: beloved by the people, wines like Frascati, Est! Est! Est! from Montefiascone, and Cesanese are the true essence of Roman and Lazio history. Then there are Orvieto DOC, Colli Albani DOC, Aleatico di Gradoli, and others like Bianco Capena. From the perspective of typical production, Lazio is a land of great cheeses, including Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP which in the provinces of Latina and Frusinate features extraordinary excellences, Cacio di Genazzano, Cacio Fiore, Caciotta dei monti della Laga, and Pecorino Romano DOP. Cereals and legumes made Roman and Lazio civilization famous all over the world: Cicerchia di Campodimele, beans in their different expressions, including Fagiolo cannellino di Atina, Fagiolo del purgatorio di Gradoli, Farro dei Monti Lucretili, Lenticchia di Ventotene, Onano e Rascino. Among the cold cuts Guanciale di Amatrice, Porchetta Romana, Abbacchio Romano, Prosciutto di montagna della Tuscia, Salame Castellino, Salsiccia dei Monti Lepini di maiale nero. In short, Lazio is one of the regions in Italy full of culinary surprises: take a look at the Lazio delicacies available online!

Campania

There are products and culinary inventions that come from Campania that have made the history of our country in the world. First of all, we must mention pizza, but also Mozzarella di Bufala Campana and Pomodorini del Piennolo del Vesuvio, San Marzano, and Pasta di Gragnano, the town from which the centuries-old journey that made pasta famous all over the world began, changing the dietary style of many countries worldwide. Then there’s extra virgin olive oil: from Cilento to the Salerno Hills, from Irpinia to the Sorrento Peninsula, all the way to the Auruncian Lands. Another creation famous worldwide is Limoncello di Amalfi, produced with Limoni della Costa d’Amalfi IGP or Limoni di Sorrento IGP. We must also remember Campania's great wines: Greco di Tufo, Taurasi, Fiano di Avellino, and Aglianico del Taburno, all DOCG. In Campania, in short, the history of many typical Italian products has been made. Discover the treasure trove of Campanian delicacies, they are here waiting for you to purchase online!

Molise

Among the regions of Italy, the Molise, which few really know, represents a true surprise! Here, ancient and original wheat species still resist today, tracing their history back to the Romans and the first abbey cultivations. Some of the most important typical regional products from Molise certainly include Caciocavallo Silano DOP, which has a fascinating story that dates back to ancient times and is still produced using ancient techniques. Caciocavallo di Agnone and Caprino di Montefalco del Sannio in the southernmost part where it borders the mountains leading into the Campania region, it is also possible to produce Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP. Then there’s Quaglliata, Scamorza molisana, and the famous Treccia di Santa Croce di Magliano. Typical Molise cold cuts are especially represented by Signora di Conca Casale, Sopressata molisana, Ventresca arrotolata, Ventricina alla poparolica di Montemitro, and Ventricina di Montenero di Bisaccia. The presence of olive trees preserves both tradition and the medieval oil story and today the Molise DOP designation protects the quality of oil. Thus, Molise is certainly one of the most surprising regions: discover it by taking a look at our typical regional products available online!

Basilicata

The Basilicata is part of the ancient region of Lucania, named after the ancient Lucanian peoples, descendants of the hero Lucus, who came from central Italy. Among the typical regional products from Basilicata, today there are only two certified DOP products: Pecorino di Filiano cheese and Fagioli Bianchi di Rotonda cultivated in the Pollino area. The IGP products are represented by a fascinating baked product like Pane di Matera, also known as Cornetto. One of the most intriguing products increasingly present on Italian tables is the Peperone di Senise IGP. Also, the products under the Slow Food Presidium are very interesting: among these are Caciocavallo Podolico della Basilicata, Fagiolo Rosso scritto del Pantano di Pignola, Oliva infornata di Ferrandina, Pera della valle del Sinni, and Pezzente della montagna materana, a salami made from the less noble parts of the black pig of Lucania, to which a bit of spicy Peperone di Senise is added. Discover more about the typical regional products of Basilicata available online!

Calabria

The Calabria is the land of Magna Grecia and is rich in history. Its most famous typical product is chili pepper, a product that determines the spiciness of the entire regional cuisine. Bergamot is a typical citrus fruit that is becoming an increasingly sought-after fruit. Among the Calabrian cold cuts, the DOPs are represented by Capocollo di Calabria DOP, Pancetta di Calabria DOP, Salsiccia and Soppressata di Calabria DOP. Also worth mentioning are the Fichi di Cosenza DOP and various oils such as Alto Crotonese DOP, Lametia, and Bruzio DOP. Excellent Patate della Sila IGP and the famous Cipolla Rossa di Tropea IGP. Among the regions, Calabria is one of the longest and as such has a wealth of many succulent surprises! Discover the typical regional products from Calabria available online!

Puglia

If Calabria is one of the longest regions, the Puglia beats them all: it is indeed the longest in Italy. A lot of history has passed through here: Puglia is a land of ancient peoples who have arrived on these lands after long journeys from Greece, Albania, and Turkey. For a long time, it was a Byzantine land with Bari as its capital. Puglia is a cauldron of quality that includes dozens and dozens of typical products, many of them certified, while many others belong to popular tradition. Among the first, we can mention Caciocavallo Silano DOP, Canestrato Pugliese DOP, Olio Extravergine di Oliva Collina di Brindisi DOP, Olio Extravergine di Oliva Dauno DOP, and what is called Terre d'Otranto DOP. Other oils include Terre di Bari DOP and Terre Tarantine DOP. Don’t forget the Clementine del Golfo di Taranto IGP, the Bella di Daunia DOP, and Pane di Altamura DOP. Among the Slow Food Presidia: Agrumi del Gargano, Biscotto di Ceglie, Caciocavallo podolico del Gargano, Capra Garganica, Carote di Polignano, Cece nero della Murgia Classica, Cipolla rossa di Acquaviva, Fava di Carpino, Fico Mandorlato di San Michele Salentino, Mandorla di Torritto, Pecora Altamurana, Piccola pesca di Porto Cesareo and that of Torre Guaceto, Pomodoro Fiaschetto di Torre Guaceto and Regine di Torre Canne. Finally, a unique dessert like Sospiro di Bisceglie. As long as it is full of delicacies! Discover the typical regional products from Puglia available online at Spaghetti e Mandolino!

Sicilia

One of the most beautiful regions in Italy, daughter of Magna Grecia, Sicilia is a heritage of humanity for its offer of art and culture of all times. Just think of the thoroughly Sicilian caponata or the more Arabic couscous which has made the seaside town of San Vito Lo Capo an international center for this ancestral yet contemporary dish. Sicily is the land of Arancia Rossa IGP. Towards Avola open the vineyards of Nero D’Avola and the mythical Mandorle d’Avola which are used in the best pastry shops around the world, alongside those from Noto. In Pachino, the lands are dedicated to the production of cherry tomatoes that breathe the sea, absorbing sweetness and flavor: Datterini and Pomodorini Pachino DOP. The romantic city of Modica boasts products recognized worldwide such as Cioccolato di Modica. On the eastern side of Etna are the oranges from Santa Venerina, on the western side the green gold, that is Pistacchio di Bronte DOP. Then the vast expanses of vineyards in Vittoria and Chiaramonte Gulfi which produce excellent red wines. Take a leap into Sicily and discover the best regional typical products of this region!

Sardegna

The Sardegna is a miracle nestled in the beautiful Tirreno. It lives in the silences of the interior, scorched by the sun, and in the small bays hidden by still uncontaminated vegetation. Sardinia is not just Pecorino Sardo DOP, and it is not just Agneello or Maialino Sardo, even though these products should not be taken lightly. Among the typical products that best narrate the history and culinary tradition of Sardinia are Agnello di Sardegna IGP, Culurgionis d'Ogliastra IGP, Carciofo Spinoso di Sardegna DOP, Fiore Sardo DOP, which is not a flower, but one of the best cheeses in the region. The Pecorino Sardo DOP is undoubtedly the most well-known Sardinian product in the world, and surprisingly, the Pecorino Romano DOP is mostly produced in Sardinia. The production of truly special oils is also very important, particularly the DOP of Sardinia. Pane musico and Cannonau also tell the tale of this land and are very exported worldwide. Lastly, there is Zafferano di Sardegna DOP which is gradually gaining great popularity, especially in recent years. Sardinian wines are high quality too and in fact, in recent years they have been distinguishing themselves not only in Italy but also on the best international tables. From Vermentino di Gallura to Carignano. The Girò and Cagnulari, perhaps less known, are characterized by a great aromatic power. Finally, there are more delicate wines such as Monica and Malvasia. An island full of surprises—discover the best and finest regional typical products from Sardinia available online!

We are always on the hunt for typical Italian regional products

Spaghetti & Mandolino proposes and will always propose the great interpreters of the regions of the Belpaese. We search for and evaluate culinary excellences every day, the typical Italian regional products, the best of the best: artisans who would otherwise remain unknown to the general public and, along with them, their wonderful creations and magnificent flavors. Take a look at our typical regional products available for online sale, but know that our selections are constantly growing!