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To unite Molise with Abruzzo beginning with a popular referendum to merge the province of Isernia. This is the initiative presented at a press conference by a promoting committee formed in the Molise city. Ten are the founders, but many are the supporters of the proposal, which the president of the Committee, Antonio Libero Bucci, explained. "The p...

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33,000 hectares of vineyard area (including 17,000 of Montepulciano); 3.4 million hectoliters of wine produced, of which more than 1 million are claimed as DOC, 80% represented by Montepulciano d'Abruzzo; 6,000 grape producers, 35 cooperative wineries and more than 250 wineries. A market that is declining in volume, but unexpectedly increasing in v...

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The picturesque Abruzzo region, nestled between the Adriatic Sea and the snow-capped Gran Sasso in Italy, is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Historically known for its Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, a wine celebrated for its affordability rather than its quality, the region is now at the forefront of an exciting wine renaissance. This shift is at...

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Dive into Pescara with this no-frills guide. Get the lowdown on history, location, and how to roam the streets. Spot landmarks, secret spots, and build your go-to list. Hit top shops, tours, beaches, and clubs. Map out day trips, top eats, cool areas, and where to crash. Know when to go, what to expect weather-wise, and the must-see events. Learn k...

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Accomplished opera singer Nazzareno De Angelis was born on November 17, 1881, in the city of L’Aquila (population 70,967 in the 2013 Census) which is the capital of the province with the same name in the region of Abruzzo. His first serious exposure to music came in local choirs as a boy soprano. Earning praise for the excellence of his voice, he b...

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The Trabocchi are ancient and large fishing machines characteristic of this stretch of coast, they emerge from the sea with their strange architecture and surprise the observer, who is immediately catapulted into the dimension of a romantic dream. In recent years there have been many recoveries works in the area, such as the long cycle-pedestrian p...

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Italians are adamant about recognizing and protecting their heritage. There are consortiums that protect regional products like Parmigiano Reggiano, organizations that preserve the country’s artistic and architectural treasures, and even official designations for the country’s most beautiful villages. I Borghi più belli d’Italia is an association f...

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In all its territorial variety, Italy boasts a large number of beautiful and evocative mountain localities, ideal for visiting any time of year, whether summer or winter. From north to south, the Italian mountain scene offers tourists a range of landscapes: lakes at high altitutude, incredible forests, enchanting villages and borgoes rich in histor...

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The Sista Garden is located on the outskirts of L'Aquila, 750 meters above sea level, surrounded by mountains and overlooking the valley of the Aterno. It was built in the 60's thanks to Gianfranco Sista, who wanted a wild-looking garden as had been sown by the wind, in a completely natural way. The entrance, a wooden gate covered by Virginia creep...

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Chiacchiere, bugie, frappe, and cenci. No matter the name, they are a similar Carnival snack—thin, deep-fried strips of a liqueur-enriched dough that are tossed in sugar and munched upon during the festivities. In Venice, arguably home to Italy’s most famous Carnival celebration, they’re known as crostoli or galani.  But these aren’t the only sweet...

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