Veneto
Ask any Italian where their favourite place to eat is, and their response will undoubtedly be “mamma’s kitchen”. But if we change the context of the question and extend it to include a wider area, the answer will most likely be Emilia-Romagna. Our region's cuisine is one of the finest in the world. There are a number of reasons for this, each one tastier than the next. Just think of Emilia-Romagna's vast collection of PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) and PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) products, which are not easy to come by elsewhere.
Borsari
The origin of the prestigious trademark Borsari is linked to Verona, Pandoro’s homeland. Under the roman emperor Claudio, a decuman city gate was built. Later, in the mediaeval period, it was called the “Porta Borsari” gate from the name of some men, the “bursarii”, who imposed duties on those who wanted to enter the city from the gate. It has been this mediaeval dream to push Tiziano Golfetti, a pastry chef at the time, to open his first laboratory in 1903 and to name it “Borsari”. That’s how Borsari’s Pandori, Panettoni and Colombe, covered in chocolate and filled with cream, were born. Loyal to the artisanal tradition, the Muzzi family, currently the owner of the Borsari company, continue producing thousands of stuffed specialities with the same care and attention as the old glorious Borsari pastry shop.