The past few years have seen Prosecco become the go-to party fizz, but don’t let the lighthearted bubbles fool you: premium Prosecco is in a class of its own. We take a look… Glera, the Prosecco grape variety, has been grown in the area north of Treviso for hundreds of years, in particular around Conegliano […]
Our experts are here to help with all your questions about Italy. This month we examine the attraction of the Dolomites, select a prosecco for panettone, and open an Italian bank account… Photos by Getty Images Year-round dolomites What is the best all-season area in Italy to buy a second home? My wife and I […]
Think Prosecco and you may think of Bellinis and Spritzers, but there is so much more to the wine than that, as its producers are keen to point out. Kevin Pilley treads the Prosecco Road in Italy’s far northeast… One for the shade,” said Francesco, handing me an ombra of fizzy San Giuseppe Superiore […]
A raised glass of Prosecco is ubiquitous with celebration, so we enrolled the entire Italia! team for this wine review… For this Drink Italia! we?ve gathered together a selection of Prosecco wines to enjoy and to deliver you our verdict. And in a break with tradition, we?ve opened up the tasting to the entire Italia! […]
Welcome to the latest issue of Italia!, which is on it’s way to you now just as the first hopeful signs of spring begin to appear. I find myself continually inspired by the season’s energy, and I am delighted to present this expanded issue – now with even more pages, features, and imagery to fuel your passion […]
With its iconic bridge and elegant architecture, the Rialto district of Venice is steeped in history. Joe Gartman tells the story of Fondaco dei Tedeschi It may be on a spring day, when the faded facades of old palazzi are reflected in the gently flattering mirror called the Grand Canal; or an autumn evening, when […]
Jenny Oldaker dives in for a transformative wellness sailing adventure around the islands of northern Sardinia Despite my previous sailing experience extending to little more than a gentle pedalo around the lake of a local park, I’ve long been a keen believer in the healing powers of being out on water. This concept is also […]
Discover Bologna in the latest issue of Italia! In this issue, we begin our journey in Bologna, a well-connected city with a wealth of heritage and culture for the curious traveller – not to mention the food! Turning our attention to wine next, we explore the verdant Prosecco hills in our new ‘Grape Escapes’ series, […]
Set amid one of the most inspiring mountain landscapes on earth, Mark Nicholls suggests ten reasons to visit the Dolomites as an all-year-round destination Sweeping across northeastern Italy, the Dolomites form an ancient and mesmerising landscape. They set the ambience of this fabulous outdoor playground; an eternal lure for skiers and winter sports enthusiasts in […]
The popularity of Italian rosé continues to rise – and we don’t just mean Pinot Grigio Blush. We take a look at what’s on offer from a wider range of Italy’s many grape varieties When the sky is blue (and here in the UK we have definitely waited long enough…), it’s time to uncork the […]