Tintilia: the red wine from Molise
The Tintilia is an ancient native vine variety of Molise. The result is a red wine with an intense and very particular taste, as authentic as the territory from which it comes.
Food and wine
‘Caponata’ of Molise: a special summer meal
Most people will have heard of the Sicilian ‘caponata’, but few know the ‘caponata’ of Molise. A single dish with toasted bread softened in water and vinegar, fresh vegetables, olives, anchovies and boiled eggs. Perfect for hot summer days.
Eating in Molise in the nineteenth century
What and how did people eat in Molise in the early 1800s? The livelihood was difficult especially for the poor. Poor diet based on carbohydrates and foods of vegetable origin, occasional consumption of meat and fish. Poor quality of water and wine.
The ancient apples of Molise. It’s a different story
The ‘spinster’ apple, the ‘frozen’ apple, the ‘limoncella’ apple. Have you ever heard these suggestive names? They are native apples of Molise, a variety of ancient apples that risked disappearing. Special shapes and unexpected flavors.
Molise, land of truffles
Not everyone knows that Molise is very rich in truffles (black truffle but also the precious white). Molise has set many records.