Simplicity is one of the secrets of Italian cuisine, and focaccia is here to prove it! Learn more about the history of focaccia and enjoy this quick guide to Italy’s most delicious focaccias, from the Alps to Sicily.
Read moreCampari Cocktail Hour
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Campari mixes well with a number of spirits from around the world and when balanced in a cocktail can provide just the right amount of bitterness to bring depth of flavor and interest to virtually any mixed drink. Learn more about the Italian aperitivo, Campari and delicious Campari cocktails (not the usual suspects; no offense, Negroni!)
Read more8 Most Romantic Castles with Gardens in Italy
Nothing sums up Old World beauty quite like a castle surrounded by lavish gardens. The weathered walls and lofty viewpoints, the fountains and flowers — it’s like stepping into a fairytale. Italy is lucky to have some of the world’s most romantic castle gardens. They come in all styles: carefully preserved medieval estates, aristocratic palaces, and scenic ruins where nature has taken over in colorful abandon. Each has a magic all its own. These are the ones you can’t miss.
Read more9 Top Cheeses from Italy
A classic pairing in Emilia-Romagna: Parmesan and Balsamic Vinegar from Modena. Photo Credit: Shutterstock
Traveling from North to South Italy, there are hundreds of cheeses to be discovered which are distinguished by region. Here is a small spread of Italian cheeses across the country taking you from Lombady to Sicily. Leslie of La Dolce Vigna has included an Italian wine pairing to accompany each cheese. Buon Appetito!
Read more5 Italian White Wines Perfect for the Winter
Instead of reaching for red wine this winter, why not try an Italian white? Fun, versatile, and approachable, Italian white wines brighten even the gloomiest winter day. Plus, they pair well with everything - from holiday celebrations and Sunday brunches, to cozy aprés-ski fondue and evening firesides. Not sure where to start? Consider these five Italian white wine styles to share with your friends and family this winter:
Read moreHow to Breakfast Like an Italian
Despite its diminutive size and the fact that its consumed almost on the hoof, Italian breakfast is still something to get excited about, if you know what to choose and where to get it. There are a few places in Italy who have made the morning meal a decadent art form. Why not break the fast with one of the following.
Read moreA Brief Guide to Tuscany’s Hill Towns
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Atmospheric and romantic, Tuscany’s hill towns offer visitors a journey back in time. We’ve included a few better-known choices in this brief guide to Tuscany’s hill towns, as well as some of the most beautiful towns in Tuscany you may be less familiar with. So what are you waiting for? Tuscany is calling.
Read moreProsecco Cocktails (Named after Famous Italian Composers)
Prosecco Cocktails names after famous Italian composers. From left to right: the Donizetti, Puccini, Rossini and Bellini. Photo Credit: Scott Noriega
You've heard of a Bellini, but what about a Rossini, Puccini, Donizetti? Learn more about these delectable prosecco cocktails AND the composers they were named after. A link to one of their musical works accompanies each cocktail recipe. Cheers!
Read moreEverything You Need to Know About Siena's PaliO
The Palio Race
Twice every summer Siena travels back in time a few centuries. These complex and thrilling days of preparation and festivities are known as the Palio. Find out everything you need to know about Siena’s Palio here.
Read moreRosati Season: Your Guide to Italian Rosé Wines
Fascinated by the endless wine choices Italy has to offer thanks to its wealth of native grape varieties, I’ve put together this list of top Italian rosati that are waiting for you on the shelves of your local wine shops or in a quarterly shipment of La Dolce Vigna’s Wine + Culture Club.
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