Overall, the cuisine of this enchanting country consists of a variety of regional cuisines, such as the cuisine of Puglia or Rome. Due to the geographical location and the long cooking tradition of the individual provinces, each place uses different ingredients.
In general, however, the "Cucina" can be divided into 2 categories: The "Cucina Alto-Borghese", which is the exclusive cuisine and can be compared with the French star cuisine, and the "Cucina Povera", which is regional, rural and urban.
Italy is not only known for its wonderful food, but also for its full-bodied wines - such as Chianti and Batolo - and its specialties like grappa, amaro or limoncello.