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First things first: “Parmigiano Reggiano” cheese is not the same thing as “Parmesan.” Except when it is. This may sound like a riddle, but it’s not—and the distinction will be clear by the time you finish reading this deep dive into everything you’ve ever wanted to know (and hadn’t thought to ask) about Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. That includes sev...

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Italian food exports continued their upward trajectory in the first seven months of 2024, surpassing previous records and building on the €64 billion achieved at the close of 2023. According to a recent report by Coldiretti, the Italian farmers’ association, exports of Italian food and beverages to the U.S. surged by 30%. Other key markets also saw...

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Balsamic vinegar originated in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, particularly the cities of Modena and Reggio Emilia, where it has been produced for centuries. Its invention dates back to at least the Middle Ages, with the first written records mentioning “balsamic” vinegar appearing in the 11th century. These early references came from the court...

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"The Otto Vu, as it is called in Italy, is comparatively expensive, and it is the type of car for which there is a fairly limited demand, yet for the enthusiast requiring a fast 2-litre car, it would be difficult to find one which would provide better performance and roadholding and be more of a delight to drive,” we concluded in our road test of 9...

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The Benetton Group has joined the Associazione Marchi Storici d'Italia as a Founding Member. Founded in 1965 in Ponzano Veneto, in the province of Treviso, Benetton Group is today one of the best-known fashion companies in the world. Present in the main international markets with a commercial network of about 3,600 stores, it has always dedicated s...

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Lamborghini needs no introduction. Since its founding in the mid-1960s, the Italian automaker has built supercars that have become cultural icons: The genre-defining Miura, the iconic Countach, and the jaw-dropping Aventador. These vehicles all wear the name of founder Ferruccio Lamborghini. A serial entrepreneur, Lamborghini parted ways with his c...

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The 64th Genoa Boat Show opens today. Tthe Genoese docks have been expanded to accommodate new stands with boats and watercraft of all kinds, from small sails and up to yachts of thirty meters and more. The Genoese docks have been expanded to accommodate new stands with boats and vessels of all types, starting with small sails and up to yachts of t...

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Sumptuous cashmere. Perfectly tailored suits. Supple leather loafers. Calling to mind Italian fashion is likely to conjure up the likes of these elegant wares, sprezzatura-clad lads, and the sciure of Milan… Actually, maybe all Milanese. Their city is the fashion capital of the world, after all.  No doubt one of the reasons why we associate Italian...

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Italy triumphs once again in the “world championship” of sparkling wine, thanks mainly to the mountain bubbles of TrentoDoc, with 29 gold medals out of the 70 total for Italy (and out of the 167 total in the competition), and those of Franciacorta, with 23, with the two territories led by two outstanding wineries, Ferrari Trento of the Lunelli fami...

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A Mediobanca study on Italy’s olive oil sector, published last August, examines the country’s 50 largest joint-stock companies with revenues exceeding €20 million in 2022. Global olive oil production in the 2023/2024 period is forecast at 2.4 million tonnes, down 6.3% from the previous two years, following a dramatic 24.9% drop from the record 3.4...

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