Sugoli facts for kids

Sugoli is a yummy dessert from Northern Italy. It's made from the sweet juice of red grapes (called must), flour, and sugar. These ingredients are cooked slowly until they become thick, like a pudding, and then left to cool down.

You can enjoy sugoli chilled, just like a pudding. It can also be stored in a jar, similar to jam, so you can enjoy it later. It's a special treat, especially popular in the northern parts of Italy.

What is Sugoli?

Sugoli is a traditional Italian sweet treat. It's made by cooking grape must with flour and sometimes extra sugar. Must is the freshly pressed juice of grapes, including the skins, seeds, and stems. This gives sugoli its unique grape flavor and color.

How is Sugoli Made?

Making sugoli involves a simple but slow cooking process.

• First, red grapes are pressed to get their juice, or must.
• This must is then mixed with flour and sugar.
• The mixture is cooked gently over low heat.
• It's stirred often until it thickens into a creamy, pudding-like texture.
• Finally, it's cooled down before being served or stored.

Serving Sugoli

Sugoli can be enjoyed in a few different ways.

• Many people like to eat it cool, straight from the fridge, like a soft pudding.
• It can also be served with other desserts, such as the famous sbrisolona cake.
• Sometimes, it's paired with local wines like Lambrusco or Malvasia, which are made from similar grapes.

History of Sugoli

Sugoli has a long history in Italy, especially in the countryside. For many years, it was a special dessert made only during the grape harvest season. This was a time when fresh grape must was easy to find.

Ancient Recipes

In the past, sugoli recipes were very simple. They usually only used grape must and flour. The natural sweetness from the grapes was enough. Over time, people started adding extra sugar to make it even sweeter.

A Special Recognition

In 2021, a specific type of sugoli from the town of Gonzaga in Italy received a special award. It was given the status of "De.C.O." (Denominazione comunale d'origine), which means "Municipal Denomination of Origin." This award recognizes traditional local foods.

Crepada Sugoli

The sugoli from Gonzaga is known as crepada (pronounced creh-PAH-dah). This name comes from the way it's cooked. It's heated until the grape skins inside the must actually crack open. This makes the sugoli extra rich and flavorful.