Regular Italia! contributor Freya Middleton got married in Italy, and is therefore well placed to advise any who might be thinking of doing likewise. Here she tells all about Italian Weddings… Italian weddings are fun, beautiful and elegant, and they always have excellent food and wine. Have I just stated the obvious? Don’t all weddings […]
I’m excited to announce that the latest issue of Italia! is on sale now, available to buy online and from stores across the UK! You can also download the digital edition for Apple devices or online /Android/ Windows 8 devices. In our August issue, 129, Sally Fitzgerald spends 48 hours in Matera, exploring the ancient city at the heart of Basilicata and its increasingly famous Sassi. Laura McLean takes a […]
Italy is a major player in the EU dairy industry. It is not the biggest producer, Germany is, but in terms of exports to France – arguably a telling statistic – Italy is Number 1 in Europe… As you will be aware, the French and the Italians have a friendly little argument going on between […]
Executive chef Antonio Tonelli tells about La Tagliata, the exciting new Italian dining concept in London’s Spitalfields… What made you decide to come and work at La Tagliata? Mainly it was the enthusiasm of Carlo Palumbo, managing director of the restaurant, and the challenge involved in creating a place like home, where you always go back for […]
The unique climates of Sicily and Sardinia make for wines that are quite unlike those from mainland Italy. Paul Pettengale samples a selection of Italian Island white wines… My first experience of a white wine from one of the Italian islands was while sat (really) on the dock of a bay with my wife (then girlfriend) […]
Verona’s spectacular ancient Roman amphitheatre is an unforgettable place to enjoy grand opera beneath the starry summer sky. Fleur Kinson is dazzled by the magic atmosphere and the vocal fireworks as she attends the Verona Amphitheatre Opera… Sweat, fear, noise, blood and anguish. Not much has changed in Verona’s giant amphitheatre over the last 2,000 […]
We are excited to let you know that the new issue of Italia! is on sale now. In our May issue, 126, Fleur Kinson explains why now is an excellent time to buy property in Tuscany. Famous for perfect countryside and gem-like cities, Tuscany melts the hearts of visitors and homebuyers, and now property prices are on your […]
Roman Generals, exploding carts and wayward donkeys are all on the agenda for those who choose to travel to Italy this March. Intrigued? Then step this way to find out more… Tosca 1-12 March Rome If you’re looking for a true taste of Italian culture, you can’t get much better than a performance of Puccini’s […]
Start the New Year with a dose of all things Italian with the new issue of Italia!, on sale now. Many consider the winter to be the best time to visit Venice; a time of year without the crowds and the humidity. In this new issue of Italia! we’re guided around the city by resident […]
The tenth anniversary issue of Italia! is on sale now! Do you dream of owning your own property in Italy? Well, buying a restoration project is one of the cheapest ways of achieving that goal – and you get to oversee the crafting of your house precisely to the specifications you desire. In the latest […]