We’ve recently received from Andrea Agapito Ludovici all the info about a very interesting leisure walk in Abruzzo. His suggested itinerary runs from San Liberatore Abbey to the Alento river springs, within the Majella National Park. The abbey of San…
Cilento refers to a portion of southern Campania between the Gulf of Salerno and the Gulf of Policastro and stretching inland up to the mountain range locally known as “Southern Italy Dolomites” – they border with Vallo di Diano (an…
Thanks to its history and culture, Piedmont is perhaps the richest Italian region in gardens as well as in small specialized nurseries. There are roses, peonies, shrubs, ancient fruit trees, perennial and aromatic herbaceous plants, alpine, garden and climbing varieties,…
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DISCOVERING WINERIES: THE MONTALCINO TERRITORY
Montalcino is one of the most suggestive villages in Val d’Orcia, located North-West of Mount Amiata, in the province of Siena. The name comes from Latin “Mons Ilcinus”, that is “mount of holm oaks” (Quercus ilex L.), a very common…
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DISCOVERING WINERIES: THE VALPOLICELLA TERRITORY
The term Valpolicella identifies the hilly area next to the Verona Prealps, where fresh mountain air can be already enjoyed. It covers some 59 square acres and includes the territories of seven municipalities – all in the province of Verona.…
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DISCOVERING WINERIES: THE VALPOLICELLA TERRITORY
The term Valpolicella identifies the hilly area next to the Verona Prealps, where fresh mountain air can be already enjoyed. It covers some 59 square acres and includes the territories of seven municipalities – all in the province of Verona.…
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DISCOVERING WINERIES: ALBA AND LOWER LANGA
The term “Langhe” identifies a particular region between the provinces of Cuneo and Asti, bordering the Monferrato and Roero, and included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2014. Featuring an extensive and very gentle hilly system defined…
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DISCOVERING WINERIES: THE SURPRISING PIEDMONT
When it comes to wine, Piedmont is always a protagonist. Nonetheless, quoting Stefano Lorenzi, an arborist and tree-climber certified by SIA (Italian Society of Arboriculture), and an AIS (Italian Association of Sommeliers) sommelier AIS (Italian Sommelier Association): “We should not…
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THE BLOSSOMING WATER LILIES ON ISOLA MADRE
Do you love water lilies? If so, you should absolutely pay them a visit to the botanical garden of Isola Madre, off the coast of Stresa, on Lake Maggiore. Celebrated by Gustave Flaubert in 1845 as “the most voluptuous place…
The royal castle of Racconigi and its large park are the ideal destination if you feel like plunging yourself into luxuriant nature and history. They are both open every day from Tuesday to Sunday and on August 15th (closed on…