Italian wine: Campania's Volcanic Wines with Fratelli Urciuolo
WTI Magazine #84 2016 October 17Author : Jennifer Gentile Martin for www.vinotravelsitaly.com Translation by: This month we are exploring volcanic wines from Campania, which I've mentioned before is where my dad's side of the family is from. I have yet to go to his home town of Candida in the village of Avellino, but I will make it t...
Studying (in) Italy: Rome, my first impressions as an American boy studying (in) Italy
StWTI Magazine #46 2014 October, 29Author : Matthew Lofstrom Translation by: Since I began learning about Italy as a child, the city of Rome has always interested me and it was my dream to someday make here to experience all of the art and history that this bustling city has to offer. I have now been living in Rome for 6 weeks and th...
The Italian Way: The Colors of Traditions
WTI Magazine #84 2016 October 17Author : Elda Buonanno Foley Translation by: In my latest trip to Italy a month ago, I encountered an old acquaintance of mine who, I later discovered, had just recently lost her husband. What was surprising and, in a way, remindful of the old character of Italian traditions, was that she was wearing "...
Italian politics: The use of the golden share, the Italian government’s Game of Thrones
WTI Magazine #26 2014 Apr, 18Author : Francesca Papasergi Translation by: Some of the most prominent Italian public companies have the same, specific characteristic: the government owns their golden shares. This implies that their CEOs' and presidents' names depend from governamental decision. Matteo Renzi is in charge now and his re...
Italian wine: Wines of Abruzzo
WTI Magazine #46 2014 October, 29Author : Jennifer Gentile Martin Translation by: The Abruzzo region of Italy is surrounded by the Corno Grande on one side, which is the highest peak of the Appennine mountains, and on the other the Adriatic Sea. The Corno Grande is part of the Gran Sasso d'Italia, meaning great rock of Italy, which i...
The Italian Way: Addressing the Italian Stereotypes, Myth 16 - Part 3 - Land of Poets …
WTI Magazine #74 2015 December 11Author : Elda Buonanno Foley Translation by: I am looking forward to discussing this topic while continuing the conversation based on the famous line already mentioned [See Part 1 and Part 2 in the previous editions of the magazine]("A people made of artists, poets, saints, philosophers, scientists an...
Italian Little Italies: Ricetto di Candelo, Biella’s answer to Pompei
WTI Magazine #84 2016 October 17Author : I borghi più belli d'Italia Translation by: Ricetto's fortification was built between the 13th century and the 14th century. This is the best preserved fortification of the whole Piemonte. It was used as a warehouse during the periods of peace and as a shelter during the wars. It is 110 meters...
Italian lifestyle: Italian style jewelry, “De Simone Brothers”
WTI Magazine #3 2013 Nov, 1 Author : Enrica Gaetani for poisondrops.com Translation by: The 'De Simone Brothers', made up of Michael Jr, Massimo and Fiammetta, is a brand that has more than one hundred years of tradition and experience, in the sector of luxury jewelry, according to the best continuity of '...
Italian good news: Overcoming post-traumatic stress with the eye movement
WTI Magazine #34 2014 June, 11Author : buonenotizie.it Translation by: Post-traumatic stress disorder? It can be overcome: the proof is in a study made by the researchers of CNR ("Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche", the National Research Council) and University of Rome Tor Vergata on the parents who lost their children in the collap...
Italian language: Do you want to come? Magari!
WTI Magazine #46 2014 October, 29Author : Manuela Bianchi for learnitalygroup.com Translation by: In a language we know that words and verbs never have just one meaning, and that combined with other words, verbs and prepositions can change their meaning and adapt in various different contexts. Among the many cases, today we have chos...
Italian culture and history: The Rivoli Castle
WTI Magazine #74 2015 December 11Author : italia.it Translation by: The Rivoli Castle perches on a hill in the beautiful Val di Susa at the gates of Turin. Once the Savoy residence, new restoration work bringing the castle back to its fully glory has given it a new lease of life and since 1984 it houses the Museum of Contemporary Art...
IT and US: Save Sammezzano, the most incredible Italian castle
WTI Magazine #84 2016 October 17Author : Save Sammezzano Translation by: Sammezzano Castle is situated at the top of a hill overlooking Leccio in Reggello, less than 30 miles from Florence. The castle belonged to important Florentine families including the Gualtierotti, the Altoviti and the Medici. In 1605, the Spanish Ximenes of Ara...