Cascina with vineyard, Piedmont

cascina with vineyard, Piedmont

Just 2km from the charming village of Agliano Terme, renowned for its Barbera wines, and in a panoramic and sunny position, we find this semi-detached cascina of 200 sqm. It has a pretty garden with functioning wood-burning pizza oven area and barbecue. The house is over 2 floors and has 3 bedrooms, a bathroom, living-room, […]

Canelli house, Piedmont

canelli house

On the outskirts of Canelli, a beautifully designed home on 1.2 ha of land with views of Piedmont’s hills and the Alps beyond. This newly-constructed, low-maintenance home has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen and living room with vaulted ceiling with access to both north and south balconies, and a large, west-facing window framing the […]

Agai house, Veneto

agai house, veneto

Beautiful country house with fantastic mountain views in the village of Agai, just 10km from the ski-lifts of the Sella Ronda. The house was built in the 1930s on the south side of the Col di Lana mountain, and its high location in the valley ensures that it receives lots of sunshine, even in December […]

Borgo San Terenziano, Umbria

borgo san terenziano

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 […]

Italia! issue 174 is on sale now!

italia! magazine issue 174

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 […]

Drink Italia! Fiano

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 […]

Vero Italiano: La Festa della Donna

Festa della Donna, Italy

Mario Matassa takes a look at International Women’s Day. He revels in the mystery of the celebrations and presents some of the classic dishes… Photos by Mario Matassa The 8th of March is the day when women across Italy hang up their aprons, put on their best frocks, and walk out of the door – […]

At the foot of Il Bianco

Auberge de la Maison, Mont Blanc, Italy

Rachael Martin spends a weekend exploring the alpine splendour of Courmayeur and its environs in the mountainous region of Valle d’Aosta Photos by Rachael Martin and Auberge de la Maison   What Cortina is to the Dolomites, Courmayeur is to Valle d’Aosta. It’s desirable, often exclusive, with fantastic skiing opportunities right next to the Mont Blanc […]

San Marzano Oliveto house, Piedmont

San Marzano Oliveto property

A classical and majestic property a few steps from the charming village centre with its impressive castle, lively bar, town hall, school and post office. This fascinating house on three floors, in addition to the cellar with brick vaults, has kept intact the beauty of antique things: terracotta floors, original painted doors, frescoes and a […]

Montegrosso d’Asti house, Piedmont

Montegrosso d’Asti house, Piedmont

A unique property to renovate in the panoramic and charming hilltop village of Montegrosso d’Asti. This semi-detached house of 140 sqm with its lovely private garden is on two floors, in addition to the typical Piedmontese cellar with vaulted brick ceilings below the house. The rooms have original terracotta floors, they are bright and sunny, […]