La Piacentina is born, the pizza dedicated to Piacenza by Stefano Chieregato of the renowned and award-winning Chiere pizzeria in via Da Pordenone. Chieregato wanted to present his new creation in the presence of local institutions and producers, an expression of the excellence of the Piacenza area, to pay homage to the city that welcomed him four years ago.
In fact, Piacentina is the perfect synthesis between some symbolic products of our province, from cured meats to cheeses, and one of its symbolic dishes, such as tortelli. The dough, made with flour from Molino Dallagiovanna in Gragnano, hides a filling of ricotta from the Valcolatte dairy and spinach in the crust. The base includes mozzarella, also from Valcolatte, and the renowned Giovanna bacon from Capitelli. Final touch, parmesan and dried sage powder along the edge, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. The pizza is thus brought to the table, already cut into wedges and ready to be shared.
Photo galleryPizza La Piacentina
Present at the presentation evening were the mayor Katia Tarasconi and the Marketing councilor Simone Fornasari, Angelo Capitelli of the Borgonovo company of the same name, and representatives of the local press.
Stefano Chieregato, born in 1992, opened his pizzeria in Piacenza in January 2020, at just 28 years old. After graduating in Gastronomic Sciences at the University of Pollenzo, Chieregato became passionate about the world of bread-making and enrolled in the course held by maestro Ezio Marinato at Alma, the most important cooking school in Italy. Thus followed various experiences in starred restaurants, before becoming responsible for the production of the Bread Laboratory of Niko Romito, chef/owner of the 3 Michelin star Ristorante Reale. From there, the step towards Piacenza, with the opening of one’s own business a few weeks after the explosion of the Covid storm. Difficulty overcome thanks to competence and creativity: the recognitions were not long in coming: for Gambero Rosso it is the best emerging baker 2023a few months ago, in February 2024, his aubergine and falafel sandwich was found to be the best veggie proposal from Italy.
