Food and Wine in Italy

Tenuta Montelaura rises among the chestnut and hazel of Irpinia, in the province of Avellino, in a uncontaminated nature, near the Amalfi Coast and the archaeological sites of Pompei and Herculaneum. Here nude stone and tuff dominate, from the external wall to the building, dating from the early twentieth century, renovated and expanded where are the rooms and the restaurant. The interior, all in solid chestnut, are enriched with copper and straw objects. In addition to raising cattle, sheep, pi...

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The Antica Spezieria di San Giovanni is an old spice shop that used to belong to the San Giovanni complex. No one knows exactly when it was founded, but we know that in 1201 it was already in existence. It was in operation until 1766, then the monks gave it up. There are three rooms inside the old shop: the sala del fuoco (fire room), the sala dei Mortai (mortars room) and the sala delle sirene (mermaids room). To buy some of the monks soaps and oils you have to head to the convent next door: ...

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Testaccio is home to the former slaughterhouse, many of the trattorie (typical italian restaurant)  in this rustic part of town stick with tradition, cooking up dishes using butcher's cuts of meat known as the ‘fifth quarter' such as offal, tripe and the classic Roman oxtail. Rome's centre has an electric dining scene to sate all palates. See and be seen in the upmarket, silver-service restaurants near the Pantheon, or explore the winding streets behind Piazza Navona for a gourmet pizz...

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Chiavenna, in the province of Sondrio, was built on a large landslide, which was detached in remote ages from the south side. The rocks on the slope gave rise to the so called Crotti. Between the cracks of these rocks by blowing a stream of air at constant temperature, both summer and winter, around 8 degrees, making it so warm in winter and cool in summer. This cavity, not to be confused with normal cellars, are great for storing wine and other gastronomic products. Around these cavities the Ch...

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When you plan a trip to Italy, the medieval city of Asti is the ultimate destination for good food and wine aficionados. Situated down the valley of Tanaro river on the Monferrato hills, Asti is 55 km east of Turin, in the Piedmont region. Asti was founded in Roman times and was a very notable trade center during the Middle Ages that nowadays preserves most of its medieval palaces. As in medieval times, Asti is divided in “rioni” (where noble people use to live in the XIII century) and “borg...

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In recent years, Scansano is back to being the center of the Maremma for its scenery and for its wine, the Morellino. Infact, every summer, the city rediscovers the estatura: a practice in use since the Middle Ages according to which public offices of Grosseto, with all officials and their families, moved in the summer months, from the malarial plains to spend the "summer vacation" in the cool and salubrious hills of Scansano, harvesting. Today in the many homes of Scansano and in farm structure...

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Conegliano is a pretty town in the province of Veneto, immersed in the peace and colors of nature. In September, it becomes a nice destination for a close look at the ritual of the harvest hills painted by Gian Battista Cima in the 15th century. Here the vine is cultivated by centuries of Prosecco, a sparkling wine, from mild floral bouquet. Excellent as an aperitif, for those who appreciate the bubbles is the same for the meal.Attractions in Conegliano: Villa Maser, one of the most harmonious a...

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