Borgo San Terenziano is a luxury townhouse in Todi, Umbria. It is built around two medieval towers located at the end of the borgo, and with magnificent views over the Tiber valley. There are seven large rooms, which are flexible for use, including a bedroom with bathroom of 35 sqm, fully-equipped kitchen and bathrooms, several […]
A ready-to-go, fully-restored townhouse in a peaceful, refined, well-located setting in the restored piazza of Montappone. Uniquely arrayed over one single floor, this 115 sqm townhouse has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Lots of character touches, too… Big, open-plan living room, frescoes on the kitchen ceiling, beams and vaulted ceilings. Well-maintained. Renowned restaurant/hotel just 50m […]
Fancy a spot of Mediterranean sunshine in your life? We certainly do! And the new issue of Italia! is the next best thing to jetting off to Italy… From the crystal blue waters of Sardinia’s Maddalena archipelago to the delights of Rome with the family in tow, there’s travel advice galore. You’ll also find a […]
If you fancy changing up your Pinot Grigio, fruity Fiano wines from the sunny south could be just what you are looking for… Native to Campania, the Fiano grape (in its DOCG appellation Fiano di Avellino) is grown on the volcanic slopes in around the commune of Avellino. This is an area that has a […]
Where Enzo Ferrari first started – Alfa Romeo, the achingly beautiful connoisseurs’ choice… Alfa Romeo of Milan originally launched the Giulietta coupé in 1954. The gorgeous Spider was added to the Giulietta line-up during the following year. The Pininfarina-designed convertible remained fairly similar to Bertone’s coupé, but from the rakish windscreen rearwards the bodywork was […]
Enjoy this month’s gallery of beautiful Italy photos – and read on to find out how to enter our monthly photo competition… This month’s winner: “We fancied a break by a lake in the mountains, but somewhere quieter than Como or Garda. I found Lake Molveno, in the Dolomites, by taking a bird’s-eye view from […]
Here are a few of the very best places to get your fix of world-class art next time you’re in Italy… Photos by iStock 1. Uffizi Gallery The experience always involves long queues – which are even longer if you go in high summer and haven’t booked in advance – but there are plenty of […]
On a hilltop in Sicily stand the ruins of what was once part of a great city – Joe Gartman explores the Valley of the Temples… Photos by Patricia Gartman It’s called the Valley of the Temples, though it isn’t really a valley at all. It’s a flat ridge on the outskirts of Agrigento, […]
This recipe for tacchino con zafferano e panna by Mario Matassa uses just a hint of saffron to give the dish its delicate yellow colour Serves 4 Preparation time 10 minutes Cooking time 30 minutes Ingredients: • 750g turkey breast, cut into 2cm chunks • a few tablespoons of plain flour • a few tbsp of olive oil […]
Mario Matassa shares his ‘risotto mimosa’ recipe. The dish is a staple of Italy’s Festa della Donna in March… Serves 4 Preparation time 10 minutes Cooking time 20 minutes Ingredients: • 2 shallots, peeled, finely chopped • 320g risotto rice • 300g asparagus • 2 hard boiled free-range eggs • 1-1.5 litres of vegetable or chicken stock • […]