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I like being in Rome very much. Especially the fantastic street food scene in Rome is not easily forgotten. As a passionate lover of craft beer and food, I always enjoy stopping by pizzerias, bakeries, market halls, and small grocery stores to satisfy my appetite. In the entire capital, you can find tempting and aromatic food everywhere.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. GebeGive in to temptation and try the most famous and delicious street food in Rome: Pizza and Mortadella..
One can buy it on every corner. Simply go to one of the many pizza al taglio (pre-cut pizza slices to go) or to an Italian bakery and buy a delicious filled pizza slice.
FrühEarlier, when I was still a child, my mother used to reward me with Pizza e Mortazza as a second breakfast when she went shopping in the morning.
As a teenager, I used to have it as a snack in school while some of my classmates and teachers were smoking outside.
Even today, I haven’t had enough of Pizza e Mortazza. Whether as a small, delicious lunch during the break or as part of the aperitivo, traditionally served in “triangolini,” small triangles, cut.
But what is Pizza e Mortazza anyway? The classic white Pizza Bianca Romana, without sauce, sliced crosswise and topped with Mortadella (in Roman dialect, Mortazza), a sausage made from high-quality pork. For additional flavors, the Mortadella is refined with black pepper or pistachios.
Traditionally, Romans express their love for Pizza e Mortazza with a ‘E’ la morte sua‘ before the first bite.
This expression is a way to acknowledge this delicious dish with all the senses and wholeheartedly.
Since I’ve adopted the expression myself, I find that the pizza tastes even better when I whisper the phrase before eating. If you buy Pizza e Mortazza in pizzerias, bakeries, or even supermarkets, why not ask if it can be reheated for a few minutes in the oven? Then the pizza becomes even crispier, and the flavor of the mortadella can unfold properly.
Whether at a beer tasting or elsewhere, pizza and beer is a classic combination in Italy. In the past, Italian pizzerias exclusively served beer as the alcoholic beverage, as wine was heavily taxed. Pizzerias didn’t want to lose their popular and affordable reputation, so they made efforts to keep prices as low as possible.
For this very reason, high-taxed wine was avoided, and beer was offered as the only alcoholic beverage. Over the years, Italians have become accustomed to the beer-pizza combination, so much so that a “true” Italian prefers this version today.
My personal recommendation is to enjoy a Pilsner together with Pizza e Mortazza, a Mortadella with incorporated pistachios. For the version of Mortadella with black pepper, on the other hand, an Amber Ale or a Pale Ale, preferably with a good hint of hops, would be recommended.
In any case, I recommend enjoying craft beer with Pizza e Mortazza, simply because together they develop an even more pronounced flavor. While the beer slowly warms up in the glass, the beer aromas develop a clear and unique taste through their beautiful unfolding. Clearly, the Fermento Golden Breeze and the Amber Ale are my personal recommendations for this combination and this delightful experience.
Pizza and Mortazza
Pizza Snack, Aperitif
Warm
Golden Breeze, Amber Ale
Pilsner, Amber or Pale Ale
6 Degrees (Pilsner). 10 degrees (Amber)
Sparkling beer to balance out fatty foods.
Malty flavors of the Pilsner to balance out the pistachios of the Mortadella.
Hoppy aromas of Amber Ale or Pale Ale to balance the flavor of black pepper.
How can you obtain your Fermento beer for the best tasting experience?
AucEven if you can’t be in Rome right now, why not try to recreate this unique atmosphere at home. Buy good IGP Mortadella! If you can’t find white Roman pizza, simply buy Focaccia or Ciabatta!
Now you just have to imagine that you are in beautiful Roman gardens, perhaps under a pine tree or even in front of the Colosseum. They enjoy the beautiful atmosphere with a glass of cool craft beer and your warm pizza.
Whisper the phrase “E’ la morte sua,” take a sip of beer, have the first bite of pizza, and simply enjoy the moment. Welcome to Rome!
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