During the height of the Covid pandemic, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum not only expanded its reach to visitors with low vision through a dial-in program, it created a sensory guide to the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed structure that walks listeners down the sidewalk to the Fifth Avenue building in New York, through the threshold and up the swirlin...

Over the last decade, Italian wine companies have conquered new market spaces, particularly in North America and Asia: while the European Union remains the primary destination market for Italian exports (40% in 2022), the weight of the United States and Canada has increased over time (from 27% in 2012 to 29% in 2022), as has the weight of Asian mar...

Cellar master and Tuscan wine ambassador Beppe d’Andrea will be in Chicago this October to host a pair of events at Tuscany on Taylor Street and Stefani Prime. Beppe will be meeting guests, detailing the history of Ruffino Wines, and providing additional insight into some of the night’s featured wine selections. The Ruffino Wine Experience will tak...

The Consorzio Tutela Vini d'Abruzzo is proud to present an exciting gastronomic experience in the heart of Miami—a unique restaurant week that will delight the palate with the exquisite wines from Abruzzo, Italy. This delectable journey, a part of charmingtasteofeurope.eu campaign, is set to captivate Miami's culinary scene from October 6th to Octo...

When you think of wine, what comes to mind? Likely, it will conjure names like cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, and chardonnay — all unmistakably French. With the majority of classic wines sporting such names, it would not be surprising if you were to conclude that France is the largest producer of wine in the world; however, you would be mistaken....

We don’t need to tell you that Italian cuisine is so much more than just pizza and pasta. Each region in Italy, from Lombardy in the north to Sicily in the south, offers its own unique culinary treasures that are steeped in centuries-old traditions, offering a true treat to the palates of food lovers worldwide. With this in mind, here’s our roundup...

Ever since Stanley Tucci delighted American viewers with his 2021 CBS Searching for Italy series, Florence’s buchette del vino, or “wine windows”, have enjoyed a new renaissance. International travellers knock on the wooden doors or ring metal bells to claim a drink, recording the occasion religiously on Instagram and TikTok. But how many of these...

Eataly, the operator of massive Italian food halls and marketplaces, has named its first CEO for North America as it plans to more than triple its footprint on the continent in the next five years. Tommaso Brusò joins Eataly after more than 15 years in the fashion industry. He was most recently group CEO of Copenhagen-based clothing brand Colorful...

The Campari Spagliatos were flowing, authentic carbonara canooded with guanciale, sounds of bel canto filled the air and liters of world-class wine were poured as hundreds of Italophiles filled the plaza surrounding the historic Pico House near Olvera Street for A Taste of Italy on Saturday. Chef Giacomino Drago welcomed guests with samples from hi...

Rossese is a red grape found in the Liguria region of northwestern Italy bordering France and on the western side of Liguria itself. It is best known for the wines of the Rossese di Dolceaqua DOC. It can be found as single varietal, but also as a blending partner. It is one of the top red grapes of the Liguria wine region along with Dolcetto. It is...