Top 3 Emilian Stone Fruits

Amarena is a unique type of cherry originating from Bologna in Italy. It was developed by Gennaro Fabbri. The cherries have a dark, almost black color, while the texture of the flesh is tender and firm. The flavor is best described as sour, acidic, and sweet. These cherries are used in many ways – as a topping for gelato, in fruit salads, cocktails, cakes, tarts, pies, pastries, and chilled drinks. Amarena is also often transformed into a sweet and sour cherry syrup.Expand

Named after the city of Vignola whose economy is primarily based on agriculture, especially fruit farming, Ciliegia di Vignola refers to the fresh fruits of the following cherry cultivars: Bigarreau Moreau, Mora di Vignola (early ripening), Durone dell’Anella, Anellone, Giorgia, Durone Nero I, Samba, Van (mid-season), Durone II, Durone della Marca, Lapins, Ferrovia and Sweet Heart (late ripening). The delicious Vignola cherries are traditionally grown in the provinces of Modena and Bologna, at an altitude ranging from 30 to 1000 meters, where they thrive in the favorable pedoclimatic conditions of the area. Compared to other varieties, these cherries are much larger in size and thus particularly prized and sought after. The color of sweet flavored Vignola cherries ranges from light red to crimson, and thanks to its firm and juicy flesh, their culinary use is endless. Lastly, there are two important cherry festivals in Vignola which are not to be missed: Festa dei Ciliegi in Fiore, held in April when orchards are in full blossom, and Tempo di Ciliegie, a cultural and gastronomic fair held in June, when visitors can try an array of various cherry-based foods and drinks.Expand

Grown within the provinces of Bologna, Forlì-Cesena, Ferrara and Ravenna, Pesca e Nettarina di Romagna refer to the fresh peaches and nectarines characterized by their juicy flesh, sweet flavor and a particularly fragrant aroma. They are available on the market from early June to late September. Romagna peaches and nectarines are typically eaten fresh but they can also be used as an ingredient in preparing various desserts.Expand