Poet Virgilio mentioned it and it's probably more popular than Ferrari in Modena. It's Lambrusco wine, what else? Learn how it's made, which to choose and which are the best Lambrusco wineries in Modena, Parma and Reggio Emilia.

What is Lambrusco Lambrusco is a red sparkling wine with a colour that varies from a deep purply red to light pink as a rosé. Its name comes from the Latin word labrŭscum, the fruit of labrusca, the salvage grape. How popular is it? Well, consider that it's Italy's most exported wine. In 1860 Cleto Chiarli started to bottle the Lambrusco that he produced for his tavern in Modena. Previously it had

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Luxury country houses, boutique hotels, budget hotels and b&b. You have many options to stay in Modena. To help you get started, I've picked some of the best hotels in Modena for your next trip.

Ancient and modern sleep together in the rooms of Rua Frati 48. A 16th-century building furnished with Frau armchairs and bathrooms with large Jacuzzis.Don't miss tigelle and fried dumplings at Locanda degli Estensi, their restaurant. InfoRua Frati 48Rua dei Frati Minori, 48, 41121 ModenaTel. +39 059 747 4411ruafrati48.com Price: 430€ - 855€ per night

I guess Reggio Emilia isn't on your travel list yet. This city between Modena and Parma is still a hidden destination outside the tourist's routes. Read to change your mind, plan your visit and find the best food you can't miss.

What to visit in Reggio Emilia

She only signs "OZ", like the famous wizard of the book he also illustrated.You can explore Olimpia Zagnoli's colourful world in an exhibition in Reggio Emilia that traces her 10-year career.

Olimpia Zagnoli: Pencils and Cappelletti in Reggio Emilia