Some Wines Have Been Waiting Longer Than We Have
A cookery lesson in Lucca led us to an extraordinary wine cellar, a 1971 Barolo and a reminder that the best Italian discoveries are often unplanned.
The Italian art of the aperitivo
Aperitivo is one of Italy’s simplest pleasures: a drink, delicious little bites and time to linger. Here’s why Hans and Karin love bringing this tradition home.
Pear, Walnut and Ricotta Ravioli. Worth the Flour Everywhere
Homemade ravioli filled with pear, walnuts, ricotta and cheese, finished in a simple butter and thyme sauce. A little effort, a little mess and a delicious reward.
There’s a Rooster on My Wine
A black rooster, two rival cities and something good for dinner. Discover the story behind Chianti Classico, how it differs from Chianti and what to look for on the label.
Alberobello Where the Houses Wear Hats
Alberobello has curious stone houses, winding lanes and restaurants hidden beneath arches. Here is how to enjoy this wonderfully unusual corner of Puglia.
We Only Went In for Fish. Now We’re Discussing Verona.
Meet Soave, the Italian white worth getting distracted by. Fresh flavours, familiar food and a lovely fish dinner that somehow ends in a conversation about Verona.
Breakfast Pizza, Barolo and a Night at the Opera in Verona
An evening at the opera in Verona ended with a €10 breakfast pizza, a lovely bottle of Barolo and a food pairing nobody had planned.
Corvina without the ceremony
We opened this Corvina without a special occasion and found an easygoing Italian red that deserves a little more attention - but certainly no ceremony.