Brotherhood of the Tortellino
La Dotta Confraternita del Tortellino USA
Brotherhood of the Tortellino
SINCE 1965
La Dotta Confraternita del Tortellino USA
Upholds and promotes the traditions of Bolognese cuisine—most notably, the authentic recipe of tortellini—while safeguarding the culinary heritage of Emilia-Romagna as a whole.
Help us continue to promote and celebrate our culture.
The Origins
“In studio, in mensa, Bononia docet”
The official act was signed on October 24, 1965,
when the first Confraternita del Tortellino
(Brotherhood of the Tortellino) was founded before
the notary Dr. Gallerani in Bologna.
The decision to establish a brotherhood of gastronomes arose from a lively debate in the local press during the 1960s, where some questioned the authenticity of Bologna’s most celebrated dish and even contested its origins—claims that Modena sought to dispute.
Unwilling to let Bologna’s culinary heritage be challenged, a group of distinguished food connoisseurs, led by Giovanni Poggi, came together to create the Confraternita, adopting the motto:
"In studio, in mensa, Bononia docet"
(In study and at the table, Bologna teaches).