Our ballistic gelatin can be re-melted an average of eight to 10 times, depending on how well you care for it. After the 10th time, the oil in the gel will begin to turn it brown, which is merely an aesthetic change. The gel will stay within calibration even if it is no longer clear.
As Piave has a Protected Designation of Origin (Denominazione di Origine Protetta or DOP), the only official Piave is produced in the Dolomites area, province of Belluno, in the northernmost tip of the Veneto region. Piave Vecchio Riserva (more than 18 months aging - black label).
Yet, there is another side of this wine worth exploring. Lambrusco is made in Emilia-Romagna, which is in the central part of Italy lying south of the Veneto and north of Tuscany. Emilia-Romagna is not one of Italyâs premier wine regions. It may, however, be the premier food region. This is the home of Parmesan-Reggiano cheese, Balsamic vinegar and Prosciutto ham.