APULIA HILLS: ARTISANAL FOOD & WINE FROM NORTHERN APULIA
DISCOVER THE FINEST ORGANIC FOOD & WINE FROM SUB-APPENNINO DAUNO IN THE HEEL OF ITALY
New York City
September 22-28, 2008
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P.O.R. (Regional Operative Project) of Apulia launches “Apulia Hills”, a series of events to showcase the superior quality of extra-virgin olive oils, sweets, grains, and wines from the Sub-Appennino Dauno area in the hills of northern Apulia, Italy.
Sub-Appennino Dauno products are truly exceptional thanks to the quality of the land, climate and local tradition that cannot be reproduced elsewhere in the world. Today, the long agricultural tradition continues, remaining the most important manufacturing sector for the region. Everything is still produced with love and passion by local artisans who share the mission to preserve tradition and high quality standards.
From September 22nd to 28th, 2008 a delegation of representatives and producers from Apulia will come to the United States to meet guests and buyers and build connections Stateside. “Apulia Hills” will offer the opportunity to taste and learn more about the best of Sub-Appennino Dauno products.
Olive oil and wine have always been the most important products for the Apulia region. From a 2007 survey, Apulia produces 29% of Italian oil positioning itself second among other Italian regions for olive oil production. Of the native crops of olive oil, notable to mention are Coratina and Ogliarola, boasting D.O.P. recognition (Designation of Protected Origin) to the Dauno region’s extra virgin olive oil.
Apulia is the first Italian wine region with 18% of the national total. The most distinctive wine varietal, unique to this northern hillside region, is the D.O.C. Uva di Troia, creating the internationally recognized D.O.C. wine for which this area is renowned. Tradition has it that this grape owes its name to the epic city of Troy from where it was imported, thanks to the Greeks that landed in Puglia over two thousand years ago.
Many of the grain producers breed animals as well as cultivate the land. In many cases, livestock is an additional source of income from farming and is, in particular, the base of the production chain for typical local products. Favorite products include several varieties of fresh cheese such as caciocavallo, scamorza, mozzarella, and ricotta, still handmade using organic local milk.
Durum wheat has long been a specialty of the region, and now organic production is taking over in the area: 2,825 hectares of the cultivated area in Apulia is used for organic farming. Local durum wheat, combined with oil, is used for the production of specific kinds of breads and the famous taralli (flavored and delicious bread rings, a masterpiece in the Apulia culinary tradition).
We hope to welcome you in our land and to captivate your senses with our artisanal flavors.
