We asked our wine buyers to recommend good-value Italian red wines to enjoy this spring and beyond. Here are six we think will become favourites for 2018… Even if you have your ‘go-to’ wines, one of the joys of wine appreciation is finding a new bottle that surprises you and goes on to become a favourite. […]
There’s so much packed into the new issue of Italia!, including travel inspiration all the way from Friuli-Venezia Giulia down to Sardinia, taking in Tuscany and Puglia (and more!) along the way… You’ll also find mouthwatering Mediterranean recipes from the Hairy Bikers and get the lowdown on property prospects in beautiful Puglia. […]
We had an amazing response to our Villa Sandi Travel Writing competition and it is with great pleasure that we can now share the winning entry… Our winner is Christina Riggs, and her prize is a break in the Veneto hills at Locanda Sandi, where she will be able to celebrate in style! When she […]
For those looking to discover Italy in a new light while enjoying different experiences and meeting new friends, homestay holidays offer an immersive and unique trip that will leave a lasting impression. Thousands of Italians are opening their doors and welcoming eager travellers to experience life as local and with numerous activities, locations and experiences […]
Bring some Italian style to the festive season with our fantastic Italia! Christmas gift guide. Featuring gift ideas for the whole family! Marche Leather Goods Beautiful leather goods including handbags, manbags and purses. All lovingly designed and totally handmade from the very finest Italian leather by local artisan producers, specially sourced for you by From […]
We endured another terrible summer in the UK, and they did in Italy too, but for quite the opposite reasons. Tom Alberto Bull on the drought and heat that affected the peninsula… Rain dance So another British summer has passed, and not without the usual complaints about the inconsistent (and often miserable) weather. During these […]
Hailing from Emilia-Romagna, the clue is in the name: Parmigiano Reggiano is the ‘king’ of Italian cheeses. We tried seven savoury samples to find our favourite. Parmesan enjoys Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status, meaning that similar hard cheeses from other regions – and of varying quality – cannot use its name. As a rule, […]
It’s never too early to start planning next year’s holiday to Italy – so from Amalfi and the islands to Lake Garda and Liguria, let Italian holiday specialists Citalia inspire you… With nights drawing in and leaves starting to turn, we think it’s the perfect time to start dreaming of beach-front trattorias, al fresco espressos and daily […]
An Italian court has ruled that some managerial appointments involving foreign directors should never have occurred. Tom Alberto Bull on the new controversy facing Italian museums… Venti di cambiamento Nonostante il fatto che i musei italiani possiedano alcuni reperti tra i più preziosi del mondo, spesso non sono all’altezza delle aspettative a causa della cattiva […]
Olive oil is an essential ingredient in every Italian kitchen, so this month we put seven golden samples of extra-virgin olive oil under the Italia! taste team spotlight… Extra-virgin olive oil is one of the most important ingredients in the Mediterranean diet. It is renowned for its health-giving properties, being low in unsaturated fat and […]