Bra: The local tourism site tells me that The town of Bra lies among Roero Hills and it is well known because of its culture, history and gastronomy specialties. Its origins go back to the Neolithic, but its history is linked to the Roman Empire and then to the Savoy dynasty, that left visible marks on the territory. Walking through the town it is possible to admire some masterpieces of the Baroque style, such as the rounded façade of the Town Hall and the Church of Santa Chiara, the museum of natural history, the museum of archeology and art and the Toy Museum. On the top of the hill, “La Zizzola” is now the symbol of the town as it hosts a multimedia museum, named the “House of Braidesi”. Bra is also famous for the gastronomy specialties and the several wines produced in the area, known all over the world. The main products are the “Salsiccia di Bra”, the famous veal meat sausage, the Bra Cheese which is celebrated in the famous Cheese Festival, the vegetables from the gardens of Bra and the famous sandwich Mac ‘d Bra, that hold all the tastes of the region in a single bite.
In recent years Bra has become one of the most representative towns in Roero and a real tourist destination thanks to many important events such as Cheese Festival, the Children’s Book Festival and the Easter Fair.
Rivoli: The Giro tells me that Rivoli is 13 kilometers away from Turin and 102 kilometers from French borders, and it’s located at the mouth of Susa valley. Today, Rivoli has approximately 48,000 inhabitants. Thanks to its ancient historical origins, Rivoli is one of the most distinctive art cities of Piedmont. Corso Francia, a spectacular road designed in the XIV Century, connects Rivoli with Turin and is one of the main roards of Turin itself. Corso Francia, with a total length of 11.75 km, is the longest straight roads of Europe. Rivoli is a place of history, and its buildings from the various Centuries are proof of this, the most distinguishing of which is the Castello di Rivoli (the Castle), which has been one of the oldest residences of Savoy family. The Castello is the symbol of the city and hosts one of the world’s most appreciated contemporary art museums.
Regional Specialties: Rivolotto is the name of a biscuit, the fruit of the art of a group of confectioners and bakers from Rivoli. Rivolotto has been recognized with the “De.Co.” (Denominazione Comunale, an important recognition given to typical products historically linked to a place to preserve their genuineness and territoriality. The biscuit is unique in design, shape and taste and is the ambassador of the local masters of taste at institutional events. It was one of Piedmont’s products of excellence at the ATP Tennis Finals in Turin.
The stage:On a day that seemed designed for it, a break. It started out as a large group (30-ish), but eventually, there were four at the front with other groups spread out along the road.
🔥 4 riders are leading the race. Gap 2’35’’. 38 km to go!@NicoDenz @BORAhansgrohe@AleTonelli92 @Bardiani_CSF @Tomashuuns @TrekSegafredo
— Giro d'Italia (@giroditalia) May 18, 2023
Sebastian Berwick @IsraelPremTech #Giro #GirodItalia https://t.co/uFKkp8oUR0
At the front, Tonelli was struggling. It looked like the stage would be contested by the three remaining at the front.🖼 GiroExpress - Stage 1️⃣2️⃣
— Giro d'Italia (@giroditalia) May 18, 2023
🍇 An all-Piedmontese journey between the flavours and culinary delights of Bra, the Langhe-Roero of Alba and the contemporary art of the Rivoli museum 🖼 https://t.co/PohSWcSbsg#Giro #GirodItalia @ENIT_italia @ITAtradeagency #PiemonteSport… pic.twitter.com/XwfvNIwfQI
🇩🇪 @NicoDenz wins stage 1️⃣2️⃣ of the Giro d’Italia!🥇
— Giro d'Italia (@giroditalia) May 18, 2023
🇩🇪 @NicoDenz vince la tappa 1️⃣2️⃣ del Giro d’Italia!🥇#Giro #GirodItalia @LeFrecce @BORAhansgrohe pic.twitter.com/imnrDVb7BL
The wine: 001 Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino "Vigna dei Dardi" Barolo Riserva
The Fantino holdings in the steep Bussia vineyard of Monforte are crucial to this endeavor. They sustainably work old vines in the small Dardi sub-section, a perfectly exposed plot that gives rich, structured Barolo as good young as it is old. The traditionalist ways in the cellar, with spontaneous fermentations and an eschewal of new oak, only serve to highlight the impeccably farmed fruit from this time-tested site.
I say: Wow. Showing its age in the color. Rust notes in the red. Mature, but not old. Savory, spicy, really just a joy to drink.
The food: Bra Duro Starvecchio Cheese
Made in the Cuneo Province of Piedmont, this is the more aged Bra making it firm to hard in texture and more concentrated in its flavors of nuts, herbs and hay.
No comments:
Post a Comment