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Chianti wine: Cantine di Leonardo, Vinci wine tasting in Tuscany

19 April, 2020

The Cantine di Leonardo wine cellars are located in Vinci, in Tuscany, in a part of the Chianti region not as famous as Chianti Classico or other areas, but with a beautiful countryside where you know you're getting closer to…

Ferrari Leather Desk Diary

19 April, 2020

If you usually take off in a Ferrari, your appointment book must be filled to brim and your head a little dizzy from all those appointments and meetings. This desk diary designed by Ferrari and made of excellent veal leather…

Italian shoes: Car Shoe driving loafers

19 April, 2020

These Car shoe suede leather driving loafers are now a classic for both men and women; all moccasins are hand-made and really, really comfortable, perfect for driving. They come in dark green, grey, purple, blue and brown and are available…

Giusy Ferreri's new single "Novembre"

19 April, 2020

The big news is that Giusy Ferreri’s new single ‘ Novembre’ or November is out. As for the video, I’m afraid we’ll have to wait a little bit longer, but you can always try the video below, it was posted…

Flower festival in Parma to celebrate autumn in Italy

19 April, 2020

Autumn in Italy will be celebrated by a flower exhibition and festival in Parma, to celebrate harvest time and the fruits of fall. The stunning location for the “Nel segno del Giglio Autunno” is Parma’s royal palace of Colorno.The exhibition…

Italian vintage car events: the driver, the poet and the tortoise celebrates Tazio Nuvolari

19 April, 2020

“Il Pilota, il Poeta e la Tartaruga” or “The driver, the poet and the tortoise” is an international vintage car event dedicated to the friendship between Italy’s great grand prix driver, Tazio Nuvolari and poet, Gabriele D’Annunzio. The vintage car…

Italian recipe from Genoa: artichoke quiche

19 April, 2020

We have often looked at recipes from Italy from Genoa, and with Liguria’s rich culinary tradition it’s easy to see why. Here is a recipe for a savoury cake, or quiche, made with chard, or artichoke.Ingredients: 1 kg of chard,…

Milan: celebrities thronged La Scala premiere

19 April, 2020

One of the most awaited events of the year in Milan is the gala premiere of La Scala, one of the most famous Opera Houses in the world. The premiere invariably takes place on 7th December, Saint Ambrogio’s day, the…

Italian art, architecture and heritage: banks in Italy open to the public

19 April, 2020

When walking into a bank in Italy, you may often be struck by its size and furnishings. Often with vaulted ceilings and plenty of dark green marble, Italy’s banks are examples of a grandiose banking tradition.Many banks don’t just hold…

Arena Opera festival opens for summer Verona opera season

19 April, 2020

In 1913 the famous tenor from Verona, Giovanni Zenatello, visited the Arena in Verona with some friends, and for some improvised fun, sang an operatic aria. Zenatello and the group were surprised by the incredible acoustics in the 2,000 year-old…

Belli Spa Resort opens in Sicily for hotel stay and health spa retreat

19 April, 2020

Italy has so many wonders to see, it can be very difficult to cover the peninsula and the islands in one tour. Sicily is worth a visit in itself, and you can stay at the new Belli Spa Resort at…

Lola Ponce enjoys beach holiday in Punta del Este, Uruguay

19 April, 2020

2010 has been a very busy year for Lola Ponce, so she really did need a break! The pics show the beautiful singer and actress in Punta del Este (Uruguay) preparing to ride the surf! Lola Ponce became famous here…

Summer in Milan: museums and events – free entrance to Triennale Design Museum

19 April, 2020

Smart tourists in Italy often tour art cities in August as they know they won’t encounter the crowds that appear around other holiday times. If you get the chance, you can even visit the Triennale Design Museum in Milan for…

Elisabetta Gregoraci hot photos admired by US Holytaco site

19 April, 2020

Formula One personality Flavio Briatore’s wife, Elisabetta Gregoraci has been appreciated by US site Holytaco.com. Despite finding the idea of the hot young Italian in bed with her older husband (31 years her senior) a little disturbing, these photos didn’t…

Food and wine matching: Italian cheese and the best southern Italian wine

19 April, 2020

The world of Italian food and wine matching is vast and has many pleasures, if you have the time and the curiosity to explore. Today we look at Italian cheese “caciocavallo” and the possible Italian wine options to match.Caciocavallo is…

Giorgio Armani beach fashion in Barbados for New Year

19 April, 2020

Giorgio Armani’s beach fashion has changed for 2010, with the famous Italian fashion designer swapping his lycra swimming costume for boxer shorts. Armani spent his new year in Barbados, lucky thing, and is looking very fit for his 75 years…

Easter in Sicily: packages to Syracuse

19 April, 2020

Syracuse is on the world heritage list and looking at this photo you can see why. The Sicilian town is one of the main attractions of Sicily, with its Neapolis greek architecture and Ortigia being two gems to visit.The archaeological…

Italy by Vespa: Vespa Museum in Tuscany, home of Museo Piaggio

19 April, 2020

This video of the Vespa museum, or Museo Piaggio, even has a few captions to help you out with the vintage Vespas on show. There is another Vespa museum in Ravenna, but if you’re looking to buy a Vespa, or…

Exploring northern Italy: Borgio Verezzi carsic caves near Savona

19 April, 2020

Liguria in northern Italy is famous for the wild beauty of its landscape. Squeezed between mountains and sea, the region draws thousands of tourists every year, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Near the small village of…

Italian showgirl Melissa Satta upset over her break up with Bobo Vieri

19 April, 2020

It’s official: the love story between Italian football player Bobo Vieri and her girlfriend Melissa Satta is over. In an interview given to Vanity Fair, the Italian show girl reveals that the break-up came out of the blue: I was…

Luxurious hotels in Palermo: Grand Hotel Wagner

19 April, 2020

Recently restored, the Grand Hotel Wagner was built in heart of the city of Palermo at the turn of last century. It’s one of the most luxurious hotels ever established in Sicily. Located only a few steps away from the…

Milan fashion week: D&G autumn winter 2011/12

19 April, 2020

D&G’s love for America is written all over their latest collection; from preppy check shirts and T-and shirts featuring huge Coca-Cola logos to Mickey Mouse images popping up almost everywhere and baggy jeans paired with brightly coloured high tops! Milano…

Italian dessert recipes: almond crunch for carnival

19 April, 2020

Italian desserts are many and varied, featuring biscuits, pastries, pies, tarts and of course, the tiramisu. But one time of year that really showcases Italian sweets is carnevale, the last party time before lent (traditionally a time of fasting) starts…

Ferrari Tribute to Mille Miglia: photos and video

19 April, 2020

The Ferrari Tribute to the Mille Miglia was won by Leonardo Giardina, driving a 360 Modena F1 vintage model. The legendary Mille Miglia vintage car event takes place every year and is dedicated to old models that participated in the…

Rome to host Magic: The Gathering World Championships

19 April, 2020

More than 60 countries are expected to take part in Magic: The Gathering World Championships which will be held in Rome on 19-22 November 2009. The inauguration will take place at the Palacongressi at 9:00 am; while two hours later…