Erbazzone Reggiano PGI

In the heart of Reggio Emilia, there is a scent that belongs to home kitchens, village ovens and the hands that knead the dough using time-honoured techniques: it is the scent of Erbazzone, the savoury pie that symbolises Reggio Emilia’s culinary tradition.

Originating in peasant cuisine and passed down from generation to generation, its recipe has its roots in the domestic traditions of the Reggio Emilia countryside, where simple, wholesome ingredients were brought to life with creativity and skill.
Simple in appearance yet full of character, it is made from essential ingredients deeply rooted in the local area: Swiss chard or spinach, combined with onion, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano and a thin pastry that encapsulates all the flavour of the Emilian countryside.
It is a dish for both celebrations and everyday life, for farmers’ snacks and shared lunches, capable of spanning generations without losing its authenticity.

Golden, fragrant and full of flavour, the erbazzone remains an indispensable feature on tables across Reggio Emilia to this day.
From an everyday dish, it has, over time, become one of the most recognisable expressions of the local culinary identity, appreciated both as a snack and as the star of convivial occasions.

The PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) designation certifies its link with the territory of origin and safeguards a method of preparation that continues to be carried out in accordance with a well-established tradition.
This designation promotes not only the product itself, but also the cultural and gastronomic heritage of Reggio Emilia.
Alongside the most common recipe, the region preserves interesting local variations.
In Correggio, they make ‘scarpasòt’, characterised by the absence of puff pastry, whilst in the Reggio Emilia Apennines, the traditional ‘scarpasòun muntanèr’ is enriched with rice, a reminder of the ancient seasonal migrations to the rice fields of the Po Valley.

Now, Erbazzone Reggiano PGI can be enjoyed in bakeries, delicatessens and restaurants across the province, where it continues to celebrate, through authentic flavours and local ingredients, one of the most cherished traditions of Emilian cuisine.
For visitors to Reggio Emilia, it represents an unmissable culinary stop and an invitation to discover the region’s most authentic spirit.

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