Renzo Rosso makes his first trousers at the age of 15 and begins to sell the jeans made to his friends, immediately showing his entrepreneurial attitude. His first work experience takes place in the laboratory of one of the leading jeans manufacturers of the time, the one of Adriano Goldschmied; After two years, in 1978, Renzo Rosso founded, togeth...

Creators of timeless films, that will remain etched in the memory forever: Italy has seen the birth of some of the most important directors in the world. Linked by the common thread of Italian neorealism, let’s discover who are the most famous Italian directors of the twentieth century. Who are the most famous Italian directors of the twentieth cen...

At first glance, it might seem that by building a portfolio of wines that come from just one country, an importer has an easier job. In the case of Dalla Terra Winery Direct, that country happens to be Italy, and the task of curating and representing family-owned wineries from Piedmont to Puglia is anything but simple. Dalla Terra acts as an import...

Automobili Lamborghini concluded the financial year 2021 with the best results ever in terms of global sales, turnover and profitability, the Italian carmaker shared in a note with the media. Stephan Winkelmann, chairman & CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, commented: “Lamborghini has delivered excellent commercial and financial results, the best in it...

The lemons of Sorrento represent an absolute specificity – for cultivation methods and organoleptic properties – that also differs from the lemons of the more than nearby Amalfi Coast. They are in fact distinguished by a Protected Geographical Indication, linked to a production area strictly limited to the Sorrento Peninsula, between Massa Lubrense...

Do you know Sannio? Some of you might, but for those who have never heard the word I’d like to provide a primer and recommend some wines from the Italian region, which lies North of Naples and offers lots of value, whether one is discussing wine, travel, food, or real estate. Perhaps the first thing to know is that Sannio is located in Campania, in...

Italy’s northeast region of Veneto is home to many charms. From gondola-lined canals of Venice to the cobblestoned streets of picturesque Padua, there is a lot to fall in love with. Included in that, of course, is the region’s array of red wines. Amarone is undoubtedly the best-known, as its bold, rich style has won the hearts and palates of many....

With their intense and enveloping aromas, bright colors and an unmistakable flavor, herbs are the elements that best characterize the Mediterranean diet, whose culinary tradition is in the amalgam of green sensations and fragrances. Aromas that awaken a collective olfactory memory, bringing back memories of seaside dinners and picnics enjoyed in th...

Recently, I shared a little about quality Italian canned tomatoes along with a list of canned tomato recipes. Now, I want to explain my reasons for promoting Italian canned tomatoes in more depth. I started my site in 2011 and have been getting on my soapbox about quality ingredients since day one. I’ve also ranted about “Italian” recipes that have...

People who talk about wine rarely mention their conflicts of interest, so let me put mine front and centre: my first dinner date with my now wife included a bottle of Nero d’Avola. It was a wine that was somehow both supple and robust and met that most difficult of pairing challenges, working well with a curry. A series of coincidences had wines ma...