Sbrisolona (Sbrisolone, Sbrisolina) is one of the tradtional pastries that represent the culinary traditions of Montova (Mantua) and you will find Torta di Sbrisolona in every cake shop, in the market and bars.
Mantova (Mantua) is a city and in Lombardy.
It is a city where layers of history remain visible in its architecture, streets and atmosphere. Shaped by Roman origins and transformed during the Renaissance under the powerful Gonzaga family, Mantua became one of Italy’s great artistic and cultural courts.
The city’s elegant palaces, arcaded piazzas, churches and frescoed interiors reflect centuries of wealth, learning and patronage and has retained its historic rich cultural history of northern Italy. Medieval lanes open onto refined Renaissance spaces.
The Piazza Sordello and Piazza delle Erbe form the vibrant civic heart.
The Mantuan plain, surrounded by artificial lakes formed from the River Mincio, and the fertile lands of the Po Valley are recognised for their rich agricultural produce. This has shaped a cuisine centred on rice, pumpkins, melons and pork products.
The Tortelli di Zucca – pumpkin stuffed pasta, are a must.
For recipe, see: SBRISOLONA, SBRISOLOSA OR SBRISOLINA (Biscuit- like crumble cake)
TORTELLI DI ZUCCA (Large tortellini stuffed with pumpkin) Ristorante Cartoccia in Mantova