Why Alta Langa Metodo Classico is on a meteoric rise in Piedmont
The gastronomic capital of Piedmont, the small medieval town of Alba, is abuzz in November. Already with an enviable reputation for Europe’s best hazelnuts (think Nutella and Ferrero Rocher chocolates), it is truffle season in the region and the annual Alba truffle festival is in full swing. Well-heeled gourmands jostle with more ordinary visitors...
The most affordable towns to buy a house in the provinces of Rome, Milan, and Naples
Buying a home in Italy’s major cities is becoming increasingly challenging. In November 2024, the average property price for homes on the market in Italy stood at €1,873 per square metre. However, the situation is even more prohibitive in Milan, the most expensive property market in the country (€5,043 per square metre). Prices are also high in Rom...
Ponti: Italy's best known vinegars and condiments
Family-owned company Ponti has been synonymous with premium vinegars and condiments since its inception in 1787. Giovanni Battista del Ponte, a farmer in Sizzano, Piedmont, began producing wine and wine vinegar, laying the foundation for a business that would endure for over two centuries. His artisanal approach, rooted in the quality of local ingr...
Review: Emma Dante's 'The Macaluso Sisters'
In a moving story that spans several decades, “The Macaluso Sisters” follows five orphaned sisters born and raised in an apartment on Palermo’s outskirts. They support themselves by renting out pigeons for events, a unique and symbolic business that reflects their resourcefulness and the transient nature of their lives. Directed by Emma Dante, who...
Italians prioritize food and home cooking as economic pressures reshape consumption habits
Italians are shifting their consumption focus toward food and health, despite the slowing economy. In 2025, many Italians expect to increase spending on utilities (26%), healthcare (24%), and groceries (21%), while reducing spending on dining out, travel, and entertainment. The majority (88%) plan to use promotions to save on non-essentials and del...
This Remote Italian Island Has Dramatic Landscapes, Hot Springs, and Vineyards
Ask anyone who’s been there, and they’ll tell you there’s something magical about Pantelleria. A volcanic island in the Mediterranean, Pantelleria is a satellite island of Sicily, but it’s technically closer to Tunisia than Europe. In the summer, its population swells as Italians flock to the island seeking sun and the chance to swim in the glisten...
Red Italian Wine Region Elevated By Italian Masters Of Art And Viticulture
At the young age of 31, Gian Vittorio Baldi won an award for Best Short Film at the majestic Manzoni Theater, with its celestial, golden ceiling in the epicenter of beauty, Milan, located in northern Italy. A city that is not only known for exquisite architecture, such as Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, which turns a shopping gallery into art, but i...
Biking in Italy: Exploring green routes and cultural treasures across the country
Fair weather, great infrastructure, and breathtaking routes along both the Mediterranean coastline and rugged countryside make Italy one of the most popular cycling destinations in Europe. As well as scenic landscapes, Italy offers its two-wheeled travellers no end of heritage, gastronomy and culture upon its green cycling networks, passing through...
Lake Como's Most Irresistible Towns Worth Getting Lost In
In the northwest corner of Italy, lazing peacefully at the foot of the Swiss Alps lies the vast and beautiful Lake Como. The Y-shaped lake has long been topping lists of the best places to visit in Italy, and for good reason. The lake is not only a gorgeous natural wonder, but its banks are lined with picturesque old towns and villages that offer...
Italian Ceramics: The Secret of Global Success Between Innovation, Design and Sustainability
If there is a material that speaks Italian with an impeccable accent, this is the ceramic. Behind the floors and coverings that furnish homes and commercial spaces all over the world, there is an entirely Italian story, made of ingenuity, artisan tradition and an innate sensitivity to design. But what makes Italian ceramics so special and, above al...
Rientro dei Cervelli: Italy’s Tax Break for Foreign Workers
Italy’s "Rientro dei Cervelli" program, or Return of the Brains, is a tax incentive aimed at attracting highly skilled foreign workers and expatriates back to the country. Introduced to stimulate economic growth and innovation, the scheme provides significant tax breaks to those who relocate to Italy for professional purposes. What Is Rientro dei C...
Smart working in Italy: young people, companies, and job opportunities
In recent years, Italy has witnessed a significant shift in the workplace due to the widespread adoption of smart working, a trend that accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic and is now firmly established in many sectors. Remote work has become a crucial factor in the relationship between young professionals and businesses, reshaping the job mark...