Think you know how to make bolognese? Think again! Mario Matassa explains how to make this popular dish properly… a lengthy cooking time makes it ideal for a leisurely Sunday lunch… Serves 4 Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 2 hours 20 minutes Ingredients: • 150g pancetta, chopped • 50g carrot, peeled, finely chopped • 50g celery, […]
Completely restored and modernised in 2004 this unique stone two bedroom house is located down a short road 3km outside the sought-after town of Sant’ Angelo in Pontano. The house is charming; set in a very private location, with wonderful views, and yet not isolated. Built over three floors into the hillside, it nestles into […]
This fully restored five-bedroom farmhouse with heated pool and 2.5 hectares of land (including 100 olive trees and a small vineyard) is set in an area of spectacular open rolling countryside, with some of the most beautiful views in the region. The original farmhouse was carefully restored ten years ago and features timber beams, brick […]
Discover your dream home with Fleur Kinson’s guide to the best places to buy a property in the beautiful region of Lombardy Photos by iStock Lombardy is the economic powerhouse of Italy, and prices here reflect that, especially in the capital, Milan, which is one of the most businesslike and affluent cities anywhere in Europe. […]
Dreamy lakesides, elegant little cities, super-stylish dressers and a sky-high quality of life – it’s no wonder this mighty northern region has long been so popular. It still makes a great choice for property, says Fleur Kinson Photos by iStock Sitting at the heart of northern Italy, with its romantic head in the Alps […]
Alexander James brings us the low-down on the top spots for food and drink in Emilia-Romagna… one of the best regions for enjoying Italy’s finest specialities Modena Modena is a city laden with hidden culinary treats. Many know it as the place-name that adorns balsamic vinegar bottles. But the real deal vinegar is very different […]
Think of Italy and its most well-known food exports, and a third of them come from one region: Emilia-Romagna. Alexander James finds out why this part of the country is such a gastronomic hot-spot… Photos by Bologna Welcome (www.bolognawelcome.com) unless otherwise stated Visit this region between the Adriatic Sea and Tuscany and you’ll find the […]
Completely surrounded by hills covered with vineyards, in a sunny position, we find this villa from the 1960s, a few kilometres from the centre of the village of Costigliole d’Asti. The house of approx. 180 sqm has a wide entrance, a kitchen, 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a room used as a study. In the […]
On the top of the hills of Loazzolo, where the castle once stood, overlooking the famous Piemontese vineyards, there is a residential development of 12 beautifully upgraded apartments with a fantastic green area with communal pool and barbecue area. All the apartments have fully fitted kitchens, quality finishes and private garage and wine cellar. This […]
Resting on a hillcrest with views towards the Alps on one side and the hilltop village of Agliano Terme on the other, the property sits in a private, sunny position, with courtyard/garden of app. 7,000 sqm. There are two living units. On the left is a separate apartment with private entrance and garden. In the […]