A delicious delicacy from Piemonte in Northern Italy, these pears are made using ingredients sourced from the local area.  The pears are a Martin varietal and have a fine yellow skin with a red tinge and a white flesh. They are picked and prepared when ripe.  They are cooked slowly with their skins on in Grignolino wine - made with a red grape that is almost exclusive to Piemonte, sugar and lemon zest.  Serve with double cream or vanilla ice-cream.