Like any food in Italy, it's fresh, regional and often different to what you will find in other areas of Italy. HOwever, in the Emilia Romagna region, there are several foods that are only made here and can only be called by their specific names if they are made here and to a strict set of guidelines. These are Parma ham, Parmigiano REggiano and Modena Balsamic Vinegar. In Parma, a short day trip from Bologna, you can visit all of the factories where the authentic products are made.