The pleasure of travelling slowly
Why leaving room for detours, long lunches and the unexpected often creates the most memorable Italian journeys.
Why terroir matters in every glass
Discover how soil, altitude and climate shape the character of a wine long before the grapes reach the cellar.
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.
The Italian art of the aperitivo
The Italian ritual of aperitivo brings together good drinks, small bites, conversation and the pleasure of taking your time.
Why the simplest pasta is often the best
A closer look at how good ingredients, simple techniques and a little restraint make Italian pasta so memorable.