Gucci, la qualità che creò il Made in Italy
by Riccardo Giumelli È il primo brand italiano nel mondo, secondo Interbrand , società autorevole nel valutare i migliori brand globali. Si tratta di Gucci. Viene prima di Nestlé, Porsche e Visa. E tra gli italiani, anche prima della Ferrari. Insomma un simbolo mondiale del Made in Italy, anche se dai primi anni'90 è nelle mani dei frances...
The Wine of Monferrato, Piedmont: A conversation with Pietro Arditi of Azienda Cantine Valpane
by Joshua Aranda Piedmont, or Piemonte in Italian, is a northwestern Italian region that offers a myriad of wine possibilities. It is often associated with Nebbiolo in Barbaresco and Barolo, however, this only amounts to three percent of the region's wine production. And while Nebbiolo deservingly rules this wine kingdom, there is...
Acetaia Guerzoni from Modena: when the tradition meets passion
For Lorenzo the choice to work in the family business was not at issue. He was born in 1978, in Mirandola, a few km from Concordia where the vinegar Guerzoni is, in Modena area. Lorenzo, one of the Acetaia owners and manager, grew up in the province and attended the University of Modena, where he graduated with a degree in chemistry. ...
Italy’s extraordinary export market is set to increase by €50 billion by the end of 2016
Riccardo Monti Italy is 'putting its money where its mouth is' with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) this year investing more in the US, where exports are booming, than the global total allocated in 2015 to promote Italy's competitive advantages and high quality industries. ITA President Riccardo Monti explains how the agency aims t...
Palmyra’s Arch, the Italian reconstruction 3D project
The destruction of the ancient city of Palmyra in October 2015 during the advance of the terrorist militia of Isis has shocked the entire world. Now the ancient Syrian city has been recaptured by the Syrian army and a recovery project has started involving two Italian companies. Two Italian companies from Tuscany are developing a reconstru...
27 Photos That Prove Italy is Heaven on Earth
Italy is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world, and it's no wonder—just look at it! Every city, village and beach from the Dolomites to the Amalfi Coast looks like it belongs on a postcard. Just in case you needed a reminder of how gorgeous this entire country is (or an incentive to book your next trip), we're going to...
Abandoned architecture: Exploring Italy's deserted building sites
Across the south of Italy, unfinished foundations and concrete frames rise from a landscape of rolling hills and thick canopies of trees. Many look as though their building crews and cranes stepped off site only yesterday; others as though they were abandoned decades ago. These "interrupted" remains are the focus of French photographer Amé...
After Long Slumber, Italian Fashion Wakes to ‘Beautiful Moment’
Italian fashion is experiencing a "beautiful" moment. That's how many insiders are describing the attention being lavished on the country's fashion system. But this moment is happening during a period of intense change. From slowing sales and succession planning to the rise in demand for fashion immediacy, there is much for the Italian fashion indu...
10 facts about Florence you did not know
Florence is one of the most fascinating Italian cities. Even though it is famous all over the world, most of the people think of the same well-known things when it comes to Florence. We have selected 10 curious fact about the Tuscan capital which we thought you might find interesting. Get ready to some unexpected discoveries! Not all the r...
"Insieme per gli Italiani" annuncia i rappresentanti per la regione del Mid-West
"INSIEME per gli italiani" ha reso nota, nella serata di ieri, la lista dei suoi rappresentanti in America del centro-nord. "Abbiamo approntato una rete capillare e seriamente radicata di personalità conosciute ed apprezzate sui territori", ha spiegato il segretario di "INSIEME per gli italiani", Salvatore Ferrigno, tenendo a ribadire che "queste...
Sabato "I giovani incontrano l’America"
Quasi cinque milioni sono gli italiani che attualmente vivono all' Estero e di questi moltissimi sono i giovani che cercano fortuna nelle Università straniere, particolarmente in quelle degli Stati Uniti e del Canada. Ma quali sono al momento le possibilità di cooperazione universitaria e di ricerca oltre oceano? A questa e ad altre d...
US Travel agents say Romagna we adore
US travel agents put their enthusiastic stamp of approval on the scenery, history, hospitality and food and wine of Romagna. On a whistle-stop tour of Romagna's hilltop and seaside highlights a group of travel agents and tour operators from all over the US tasted the delights of Romagna. Hosted by Best of Romagna, US travel trade operator...