Ep. 13 - Radicchio of Treviso: the winter flower | Ruth & Andrea: an authentic Italian story

Good and healthy, radicchio of Treviso is an iconic product to discover and try in every manner, just as Ruth and Andrea have taught us.
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Rich in vitamins, antioxidants and fibres, crunchy and with its characteristic deep red colour with white stripes, radicchio of Treviso is a star of Italian cuisine.
Known as the “winter flower”, this prized chicory is a delicacy that brings colour to our tables in various versions and recipes: as is, to appreciate its consistency and flavour somewhere between sweet and slightly bitter, as the main ingredient of risottos and pastas, cooked together with meats and other vegetables, preserved in oil or to flavour beer.
Of the two varieties, early and late, the latter is the most sought after, but also the more challenging to grow, especially due to the long timeframes.
Eleven hectares farmed for vegetables, fruit, grains and alfalfa, for a project that places the respect for nature and the universe as the top priority: Zolla 14, in Pezzan di Carbonera, is a farm, but most of all, a world to discover.
Late Red Radicchio of Treviso PGI grown on the farm is a true gem, the result of long and impeccable work and the protagonist of experimentations and customisations just like the one that created flavoured double malt beer: an elixir that Ruth and Andrea absolutely recommend.