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Pera dell'Emilia Romagna

Pera dell’Emilia Romagna IGP covers several local pear varieties, with distinct shapes, textures and flavors.

Origin
Defined territory in Emilia-Romagna
Protection
IGP
Character
Character varies by cultivar and ripeness

Types and forms

Abate Fetel

Characteristics
Elongated, with sweet flesh

Kaiser

Characteristics
Russeted skin, firm crunchy flesh

Conference

Characteristics
Aromatic; softer as it ripens

Try it in the kitchen

The consortium suggests Abate Fetel with aged cheeses and Conference with blue or soft cheeses. Our suggestion: compare those two combinations in a small pear-and-cheese tasting.

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