7 wineries for 7 different experiences. They are all leading brands and beacons in their territories. Whether small wineries or Cooperatives, these are the examples to follow in the “green” field, and in social sustainability: Perlage Winery, Feudi di San Gregorio, Avignonesi, Tasca d’Almerita, Cielo e Terra, Perrini and Marcel Zanolari. As a matte...
READ MOREEataly, the expansive Italian marketplace with two popular New York locations, opened its doors in New Jersey Wednesday, launching a new spot at Short Hills Mall. Not only will customers be able to shop among the aisles of breads, cheeses, and pasta, they’ll also be able to dine in the 230-seat restaurant and bar, Eataly Ristorante. There are now m...
READ MORERagoût, as the name suggests, originates in France, but the initial seventeenth-century versions were quite different from today’s. These were stews made with fine ingredients such as mushrooms, truffles, sweetbreads, rooster combs, chicken livers, artichoke hearts, lemon slices, and so forth, prepared on a base of vegetables and thickened with but...
READ MOREMiami knows how to shop. The prestigious Bal Harbour Shops, located in Bal Harbour, is lined with lush palm trees, boasts numerous water features, and shows off the beautiful Miami weather with an open-air layout. The luxury shopping destination is full of high-end brands, from Bottega Veneta to Valentino, turning it into a sort of fashion heaven i...
READ MOREIn April of 1254, a widow in Genova gives her house to the monastery of San Pietro di Prà for an intriguing sum: 50 lire of Genovese money and an annual supply of a certain amount of “casei paramensis,” otherwise known as “formaggio parmigiano.” For those of us whose idea of Italy is inextricably intertwined with Parmigiano Reggiano, which may in...
READ MOREThe Italian state-owned shipbuilding company, Fincantieri, has set its sights on dominating the underwater sector. CEO Pierroberto Folgiero emphasised this as a key priority. The company, with a historic reputation for building over 180 submarines, forecasts that the global underwater market will be worth $400 billion by 2030. Drawing on its extens...
READ MOREItaly’s deep-rooted wine culture is world-renowned, and Italians take immense pride in the exceptional quality of both their food and wine. As Europe's largest wine producer, Italy boasts a wine industry rich in history, with quality that continues to elevate year after year. While the weather is starting to cool down, it’s no reason to stay indoor...
READ MOREFounded in 1909 by the Italian-born French designer Ettore Bugatti, Bugatti remains a symbol of luxury, innovation, and racing excellence more than 100 years later. Originally headquartered in Molsheim, Alsace, which was then part of Germany, the company became known for producing exquisitely made automobiles that merged high-speed capability with...
READ MOREGrana Padano PDO exports have soared in the first seven months of 2024, up 10.2% from the same period last year, according to Stefano Berni, Director General of the Grana Padano Consortium. Exports now represent around 52% of total sales, as international demand continues to drive growth for the world’s most consumed Italian PDO cheese. Germany ret...
READ MOREPicture Turin, the 1780s: a cosmopolitan city, capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia, known for its eminent university and for its Teatro Regio, which seats an impressive 1,500 people for operatic performances. In 1780, Caffè Fiorio opens as a salon catering to the intellectual and political classes. Visitors include Nietzsche and Camilo Benso, Count...
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