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The world of ceramic tiles it may appear, at first glance, as a small provincial microcosm, but in reality it is a sector that has managed to gain a global vision and relevance. Especially in the historic area between Modena and Reggio Emilia, the ceramic tile district has transformed the countryside into an industrial hub of excellence that dialog...

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The future of a wine territory can also be seen by how much young people and new generations invest in it. And in that of Etna Doc, the diamond of Sicilian wine and a territory of 1,500 hectares (60% in organic regime, and with plants in fact blocked for the next few years, which can only increase by 50 hectares each year, recounted, by WineNews, i...

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When it comes to appetizers, bruschetta is a flavorful preparation featuring fresh ingredients like tomatoes, herbs, and crusty bread. Ciabatta bread is a common choice when making bruschetta, but there may be an even better option, one that can elevate the recipe by creating the perfect contrast to other ingredients. For more insight, Daily Meal r...

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Although in a very complicated international framework, Italian wine exports, at the halfway mark of the first half of 2024, remain positive, with a growth of +3.1% in value (for 3.8 billion euros) and 2.5% in quantity (1.06 billion liters), in the fragmented Italian panorama, there are Regions that drive growth, and others that, instead, slow down...

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Alto Adige is a great place for wine. You can taste it. You can buy it. It’s a wine region that’s relatively under the radar in today’s wine world. But visit the area, more commonly known among locals as Sudtirol, and you’ll find a wine culture that’s existed for over a thousand years. In a world where wine has been increasingly globalized, corpora...

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“Milano è positiva, ottimista, efficiente” (“Milan is positive, optimistic, efficient”), a man’s voice murmurs huskily, over a saturated video collage of Milan’s yuppiest set. This, the voice croons, is a city that “rinasce ogni mattina, pulsa come un cuore” (“is reborn every morning, that beats like a heart”). Forget the slow living of the Italian...

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In the popular imagination, Chianti comes in a straw-wrapped bottle that’s served at an Italian restaurant where red checkered tablecloths accent the space and the red sauce flows freely. Far from luxury, it would be safe to say. But 10 years after the creation of a top-tier Chianti designation—Chianti Classico Gran Selezione—the region is really h...

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Fraud and counterfeiting operations continue to pose significant challenges for the olive oil industry. In Italy, one of the world’s largest olive oil producers, specialized police units are actively combating the illicit food trade, explicitly focusing on olive oil adulteration. Genuine, high-quality olive oil is a prime target for criminal organi...

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In 1993, when my mother, Donatella Cinelli Colombini, founded the Movimento Turismo del Vino, the concept of wine tourism didn’t even exist, which is why the now well-known event Cantine Aperte (Open Cellars) was created. Alongside this, the offerings at wineries have evolved, with restaurants becoming an integral part of these establishments. I’d...

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Un Fernet? Our grandparents may have offered it at the end of fancier dinners… But what’s the name we associate the most with this bitter, yet oddly satisfying spirit? Definitely Branca!  Fratelli Branca Distillerie, commonly known as Branca, is one of Italy’s most famous and historic distilleries, with a reputation that extends beyond its national...

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