Emilia Romagna in pictures
La Pusterla vineyard, near Piacenza, produces 160,000 bottles of wine a year
It is surrounded by vines bearing barbera, bonarda, ortrugo and malvasia grapes
The partially ruined fort at Castell'Arquato commands impressive views
Across the square from the castle, Enoteca Communale serves local pasta, cheeses and cured meats
The castle at Torrechiara is vast - and perfectly preserved
Bertinelli’s parmesan factory, near Sala Baganza, offers tours of its factory floor
The finished product is matured for between two and four years
Parma’s streets are lined with historic buildings. The cathedral is on the left and the tower of San Giovanni church in the background
Teatro Farnese, an unusual woooden theatre, offers an alternative venue to Parma’s opera house
Reggio Emilia’s main square, Piazza Camillo Prampolini, lies at the heart of the compact old town
