{"id":4717,"date":"2013-07-23T18:11:14","date_gmt":"2013-07-23T17:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/walks.friday.ie\/?p=4717"},"modified":"2023-07-06T17:18:52","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T16:18:52","slug":"dop-foods-from-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/dop-foods-from-italy","title":{"rendered":"DOP Foods of Italy: A Tale of Culinary Heritage &#038; Top-Notch Quality"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The next time you&#8217;re looking at an Italian food product, look for the DOP label.<\/p>\n<p>Why? Because, just as <a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/guide-to-italian-wines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Italians classify wine with labels like DOC and DOCG<\/a>, they also certify high-quality foods from Italy with a similar label: DOP. All of these acronyms can be a bit confusing, but they&#8217;re important to know about because they guarantee that what you&#8217;re eating is a local Italian delicacy. No imitations allowed!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16100\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16100\" class=\"wp-image-16100 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/06\/food-3077930_1920.jpg\" alt=\"balsamic vinegar and mozzarella\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16100\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you want to try the best foods in Italy, you have to know what the DOP label means.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As supporters of sustainable food and travel, we encourage you to enjoy DOP products to get the most authentic tastes of Italy. Here&#8217;s what to know about DOP and the esteemed Italian foods that carry this prestigious label.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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>How does a product receive the DOP label?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/dop-foods-from-italy\/#Whats_the_difference_between_DOP_and_IGP\" >What&#8217;s the difference between DOP and IGP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/dop-foods-from-italy\/#How_do_you_find_DOP_foods\" >How do you find DOP foods?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/dop-foods-from-italy\/#Famous_Italian_foods_with_a_DOP_label\" >Famous Italian foods with a DOP label<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/dop-foods-from-italy\/#Mozzarella_di_bufala_Campania_Lazio\" >Mozzarella di bufala (Campania, Lazio)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/dop-foods-from-italy\/#San_Marzano_tomatoes_Campania\" >San Marzano tomatoes (Campania)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/dop-foods-from-italy\/#Balsamic_vinegar_Emilia-Romagna\" >Balsamic vinegar (Emilia-Romagna)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/dop-foods-from-italy\/#Olive_oil_Abruzzo_Calabria_Campania_Emilia-Romagna_Lazio_Liguria_Lombardia_Puglia_Sicily_Tuscany_Veneto\" >Olive oil (Abruzzo, Calabria, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Lazio, Liguria, Lombardia, Puglia, Sicily, Tuscany, Veneto)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/dop-foods-from-italy\/#Basil_Liguria\" >Basil (Liguria)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/dop-foods-from-italy\/#Parmigiano_Reggiano_Emilia-Romagna_Lombardia\" >Parmigiano Reggiano (Emilia-Romagna, Lombardia)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/dop-foods-from-italy\/#Prosciutto_Emilia-Romagna_Friuli-Venezia_Giulia_Le_Marche_Tuscany_Veneto\" >Prosciutto (Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Le Marche, Tuscany, Veneto)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_DOP_mean\"><\/span>What does DOP mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DOP stands for <em>Denominazione di Origine Protetta<\/em> (literally \u201cProtected Designation of Origin\u201d). As the the name suggests, this certification ensures that products are locally grown and packaged. And it makes a promise to the consumer &#8211; it&#8217;s a guarantee that the food was made by local farmers and artisans, using traditional methods. In fact, by law, only DOP products like balsamic vinegar can carry the word &#8220;traditional&#8221; on their labels, because they adhere to local traditions.<\/p>\n<p>So the DOP label may bring a higher price tag with it. But it also promises the highest quality.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1465\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/DSC_0822.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1465\" class=\"wp-image-1465\" title=\"DOP foods of Italy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/DSC_0822-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Prosciutto and parmigiano reggiano, two DOP protected Italian foods\" width=\"1200\" height=\"857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/DSC_0822-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/DSC_0822-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/DSC_0822-1536x1098.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1465\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two DOP foods of Italy: prosciutto crudo di San Daniele, and Parmigiano Reggiano.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_product_receive_the_DOP_label\"><\/span>How does a product receive the DOP label?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Italian specialties get DOP recognition by following a strict set of guideline. Every step, from production to packaging, is regulated.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, not all local Italian specialities are recognized as DOP. Even more confusing, though, you have to <em>always\u00a0<\/em>look for the DOP label to ensure the product is DOP. For example,\u00a0<em>mozzarella di bufala<\/em> (buffalo mozzarella) is a DOP product. But only certain brands carry the seal. Other types of\u00a0<em>mozzarella di bufala,\u00a0<\/em>therefore, aren&#8217;t necessarily made in the traditional way, with the traditional ingredients; only the DOP varieties are. Here&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/buffalo-mozzarella-cheese-di-bufala-campania-italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">more about buffalo mozzarella<\/a>, one of our favorite Italian specialties &#8211; especially when it&#8217;s DOP-certified.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_644\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/Mozzarella-cheese-and-basil-on-a-wooden-board-.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-644\" class=\"wp-image-644 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/Mozzarella-cheese-and-basil-on-a-wooden-board-.jpg\" alt=\"Buffalo mozzarella DOP cheese\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/Mozzarella-cheese-and-basil-on-a-wooden-board-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/Mozzarella-cheese-and-basil-on-a-wooden-board--768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-644\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mozzarella di bufala, or &#8220;buffalo mozzarella,&#8221; is one of our favorite DOP food items in Italy.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_DOP_and_IGP\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the difference between DOP and IGP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;DOP&#8221; isn&#8217;t the only label. You may also find the IGP,\u00a0<em>Indicazione Geografica Protetta <\/em>(&#8220;indication of geographical protection&#8221;), label on Italian products. While also well-respected, this certification is less strict than DOP. IGP traces food specialities back to their geographical origin to at least one phase in production &#8211; but not to all phases, like the DOP seal ensures.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_find_DOP_foods\"><\/span>How do you find DOP foods?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Want to really taste the difference between an authentic Italian food&#8230; and its imitators? Then keep an eye out for the red and yellow DOP label, always including a serial number, on packaged goods. When eating out, examine the menu carefully &#8211; some restaurants will write DOP next to the relevant ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>Curious about which foods are DOP certified? Here&#8217;s a list of some of our favorites.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1369\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1369\" class=\"wp-image-1369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/DSC_0806-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Parmigiano-Reggiano, a specialty of Parma\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1369\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Whether on a tomato-brushed bruschetta or drizzled on Parmigiano-Reggiano, we adore DOP certified balsamic vinegar from Modena.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Famous_Italian_foods_with_a_DOP_label\"><\/span>Famous Italian foods with a DOP label<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mozzarella_di_bufala_Campania_Lazio\"><\/span>Mozzarella di bufala (Campania, Lazio)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Considered to be more creamy than mozzarella made from cow&#8217;s milk, buffalo mozzarella is a true Italian delicacy. It has a unique flavor, texture, and versatility of the cheese, making it popular not only in Italian cuisine but also to cheese enthusiasts worldwide. Love this tasty cheese? Find out some surprising facts about the cheese, from its origins to the production process, in this article on &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/mozzarella-di-bufala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Everything You Need to Know About Mozzarella di Bufala<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"San_Marzano_tomatoes_Campania\"><\/span>San Marzano tomatoes (Campania)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Long in shape and bittersweet in taste, these tomatoes are harvested by hand. They&#8217;re later crushed, canned&#8230; and used to make dishes like pizza and pasta taste out of this world.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_18191\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18191\" class=\"wp-image-18191 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/9839504643_fa817a1cbd_k-Cavatelli.jpg\" alt=\"Plate of cavatelli pasta with peas and tomato sauce\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/9839504643_fa817a1cbd_k-Cavatelli.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/9839504643_fa817a1cbd_k-Cavatelli-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-18191\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">San Marzano tomatoes can elevate even the simplest of dishes. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jamesonfink\/9839504643\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jameson Fink<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Balsamic_vinegar_Emilia-Romagna\"><\/span>Balsamic vinegar (Emilia-Romagna)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>DOP balsamic vinegar, from Modena and Reggio Emilia, has a thicker consistency and richer taste than most other vinegars on the market\u2014and can be aged for over 12 years. Discover even more <a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/balsamic-vinegar-modena-italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fun facts about balsamic vinegar of Modena.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Olive_oil_Abruzzo_Calabria_Campania_Emilia-Romagna_Lazio_Liguria_Lombardia_Puglia_Sicily_Tuscany_Veneto\"><\/span><strong>Olive oil (Abruzzo, Calabria, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Lazio, Liguria, Lombardia, Puglia, Sicily, Tuscany, Veneto)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This staple has the largest number of DOP varieties of any Italian food specialty, and it comes from many different Italian regions. Some regions even have multiple DOP oils from different areas. Check out <a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-by-region\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our post on the regions of Ital<\/a>y for more about what sets these areas apart.<\/p>\n<p>Also, don&#8217;t miss our video on making olive oil in Tuscany:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZnFopX8maHI?list=UUjPz2R5Nl5DKZfca9pb4DGg\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>These exquisite olive oils vary in taste, color and robustness. All, however, have a low acidity and are made of freshly-picked olives. (Here&#8217;s more on <a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/how-is-olive-oil-made-meaning-of-extra-virgin-cold-pressed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how olive oil is made, what &#8220;extra-virgin olive oil&#8221; really means<\/a>, and other fascinating facts we bet you didn&#8217;t know about olive oil!).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basil_Liguria\"><\/span>Basil (Liguria)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The best basil, beautifully fragrant and green, is believed to come from a small town in the province of Genoa. It&#8217;s no coincidence that the same area is famous for pesto\u2014another DOP product in its own right. Here&#8217;s what to know about <a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/pesto-alla-genovese-liguria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>pesto alla genovese<\/em> and how to make it at home.<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3837\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3837\" class=\"wp-image-3837 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Finished-delicious-Pesto-in-a-mortar-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Finished-delicious-Pesto-in-a-mortar-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Finished-delicious-Pesto-in-a-mortar--768x523.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3837\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It may sound funny, but basil and pesto are also DOP protected foods!<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parmigiano_Reggiano_Emilia-Romagna_Lombardia\"><\/span><strong>Parmigiano Reggiano (Emilia-Romagna, Lombardia)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Perfect plain, paired with fruit or grated on a plate of pasta, this hard and salty cheese is aged for a minimum of 16 months.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss our video about the elaborate process of making <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parmigianoreggiano.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parmigiano Reggiano<\/a> cheese:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ev3raLjtCFQ?list=UUjPz2R5Nl5DKZfca9pb4DGg\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prosciutto_Emilia-Romagna_Friuli-Venezia_Giulia_Le_Marche_Tuscany_Veneto\"><\/span>Prosciutto (Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Le Marche, Tuscany, Veneto)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Depending on if they hail from Modena, Parma, Carpegna, Toscano, Veneto, San Daniele &#8211; the many mouthwatering varieties of savory, smoked ham differ in smokiness, age, and color.<\/p>\n<p><em>Update notice: This article was updated on July 6, 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visiting the food-loving region of Emilia-Romagna? Join our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/bologna-tours\/bologna-tastes-traditions-food-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tastes &amp; Traditions of Bologna: Food Tour with Market Visit<\/a> for a culinary deep dive with a local! Taste recipes passed down through generations and meet the proud locals behind them as you discover Bologna\u2019s beloved foods firsthand.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The next time you\u2019re looking at an Italian food product, look for the DOP label<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":28,"featured_media":16100,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[98,85,62,70],"ppma_author":[160],"class_list":["post-4717","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-and-wine","tag-bologna","tag-cinque-terre","tag-food","tag-traditions"],"authors":[{"term_id":160,"user_id":28,"is_guest":0,"slug":"walksofitaly-2","display_name":"Elena Ciprietti","avatar_url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9faa64906a691c0581a37e3599ce455d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","user_url":"","last_name":"","first_name":"Elena Ciprietti","job_title":"","description":""}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4717"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/28"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4717"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4717\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18488,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4717\/revisions\/18488"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16100"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4717"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4717"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4717"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=4717"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}