Tolentino, Le Marche. A number of builders finished apartments and farmhouses, one finished villa and an almost finished swimming pool over 1,000 sqm, all built with attention to energy saving by avoiding thermal bridges and by using bio-architecture and healthy environments. There are three canopies, used for parking, with 200 sqm of photovoltaic panels producing […]
Castiglione de Lago, Umbria. With this villa it’s all about location! On Lake Trasimeno, in the centre of Castiglione del Lago – just outside the city walls – but due to its unique position and 6,000 sqm of private olive groves it feels like you are in the countryside. The views are amazing – to […]
Agliano Terme, Piemonte. Resting on a hill crest with views towards the Alps on one side and the charming hilltop village of Agliano Terme on the other. Private, sunny position with courtyard/garden of 7,000 sqm. Two living units. On the left, a separate apartment with private entrance. In the main habitation: on the left, a […]
Mionetto. More than just a Prosecco. Here we explain why… In the heart of the Veneto Valley, where Prosecco originated, is Valdobbiadene, the home of premium Prosecco brand Mionetto. Founded in 1887 by master winemaker Francesco Mionetto, Mionetto Prosecco is still produced on the original site. The company tells a story of heritage and authenticity, […]
With our eyes firmly on the fresh promise of the coming new year, we’ve packed the new issue of Italia! with travel, food and property inspiration to make 2019 your best year yet! Our writers have travelled around Italy to bring you ideas for your next Italian adventure, wherever it may be. Whether you want […]
There’s nothing like a fruity conserve for brightening breakfast time – and beyond! The Italians certainly make them well, which is why we’re indulging in a taste of the sweet life… Italian fruit jams never fail to satisfy a sweet tooth. Generally made quite simply from fruit and sugar – and without the water content […]
It’s part 1 of our new series on Italian motors and our focus is tiny, iconic, cheap to run and chic… it’s the cheeky small city car everyone loves! Photo by Getty Images Think of those classic 1950s Italian street scenes and inevitably the image that springs to mind will include the quintessential Fiat city […]
Abruzzo is perhaps an overlooked region, and the same could be said (unfairly) about its wines. We see what the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo grape has to offer The standing of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo wines has become more significant on the international stage over the past decade, but they are still seriously underrated outside Italy. It is a […]
Whether you favour the grandeur of the tourist favourites, or the peace of off-the beaten-track locations, there is a perfect lakeside destination for you Photos by iStock and Jane Keightley 1 Maggiore Lake Maggiore is one of Italy’s beloved northern lakes. The Borromeo family has dominated three islands on the lake since the 16th and […]
Our experts are here to help with all your questions about Italy. This month we find a favourite Neapolitan recipe, go cycling in Italy and ask about Americans buying property there… Favourite recipe I’m looking for a recipe for pasta fazool. We had it on holiday in Naples and it was deliciously different! I have […]