More famous
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Seafood

Along the region's Adriatic coast, fish becomes the mainstay. The brodetti (stews) are especially good.

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Wine

The region's internationally famous wine is Lambrusco, a slightly sweet, slightly effervescent red wine. It's nothing very special, but is a fair foil for the region's rich, well-seasoned food.

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La Grassa

With good reason, the region has been nicknamed "La Grassa". Literally translated. it means "the fat". It refers to the rich diet that the local citizenry has been enjoying for centuries.

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Best city
for gourmets

Bologna is the top all-around food city in Emilia-Romagna.

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