Standing in the harsh light of my refrigerator, I've enjoyed many an impromptu "meal" of just a large hunk of torn baguette positively bathed in balsamic, topped with shards of hastily sliced Parmigianino and maybe a sliver of fresh mozzarella. Prosciutto di Parma or braseola may also sometimes find its way into these delectable mini-sandwiches. I'...

Italian food has always been everyone’s favorite. According to one study of more than 25,000 people in 24 different countries, pizza and pasta were found at the top of the most popular foods in the world. With cherished recipes and ingredients that are part of a proud national heritage, Italy has a long-standing relationship with food that is defin...

I still remember the first time I tried Nutella. I was studying abroad in Switzerland, and the hit of sweet chocolate-hazelnut was a revelation. I couldn’t believe that the spread hadn’t yet made its way to America. Fast-forward (more years than I care to count) to today, and Nutella has become widely available Stateside, prompting the migration of...

There are eight controlled designation of origin (DOC) production areas and five controlled and guaranteed designations of origin (DOCG) produced here, including Amarone, one of the most prestigious Italian wines. It is estimated, indeed, that 14% of all Italian wine is produced in the Verona area only.  The province of Verona, with its historical...

While born in Italy, the habit of having aperitivo with friends to unwind after a day at work, or as a fun preamble to a good dinner in company, has become a worldwide custom. Similarly, what we Italians like to have during an aperitivo – the spritz and the Negroni, the prosecco and the Bellini, all the way to that collection of delicious cured mea...

Alberto Arbasino’s writing style, as brisk and restless as it can be, would be of great help to recount the story of Italian autogrill. This tale would indeed be better narrated through the exuberant prose of its novel La Bella di Lodi, whose main character embarks in her agitated love transgressions precisely along highways and service areas. As a...

After the arrival of La Perla Beauty in the brand’s select La Perla Stores, the luxury brand is gearing up to release its collection in the autumn. It will enter the region through key luxury and prestige retail partners as well as its new North America e-commerce site. “The US is very much a key market for La Perla, being the biggest cosmetic mark...

Giovanni Frascolla, owner of the Tua Rita vineyard in the idyllic region of Tuscany, and Alessandro Nannelli, wine expert in the famous Bolgheri region, share their top tips on how to start a wine collection at home. From the perfect fridge to how to select your first wines, these hacks will give you everything you need to start your own collection...

Italy has long been able to boast true excellence in beer production, competing now on equal terms with the most important traditions of Northern Europe. Let’s take a look at the latest Italian artisan beers. Italian Excellence Beers As a demonstration of how beer has become a leading drink, more and more appreciated and followed by enthusiasts and...

Moto Guzzi 100 Years, the editorial work by Rizzoli Illustrati that celebrates the myth of the eagle brand, one of the most innovative, loved and famous motorcycle manufacturers in the world in the year of its hundredth anniversary, was presented in Milan. A volume of great aesthetic elegance that spans a century of history with the contributions o...