In the Modenese foothills, Vignola gives its name to the prized ciliegia di Vignola, the cherry that turns its orchards white with blossom each spring.
The town gathers below a tall medieval fortress above the Panaro river.
What to eat, and drink
- The dishPassatelli in meat brothBreadcrumb and Parmigiano Reggiano strands gently cooked in meat broth.
- The dishTagliatelle al Ragù BologneseSlow beef and pancetta ragù on fresh egg tagliatelle, with a little tomato, milk and a long, gentle simmer.
- The wineColli Bolognesi Classico Pignoletto
- The wineRomagna Albana
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