ROAD TO NAPOLI In the grand hall of the Palazzo Reale in Naples, before the key governmental and regional architects of bringing the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup to Italy, the world's media were present to witness the unveiling of the America's Cup Partnership (ACP), the world's oldest international sporting contest. In addition, the dates of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Match were confirmed with Grant Dalton, CEO of Emirates Team New Zealand. Teams Presentation for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup in Naples, Italy | Sail-World

QUEENS, CONSORTS AND CHILD BRIDES The "Regine" catalogue illustrates the crucial role that European queens played in building cultural, artistic and diplomatic relations between Naples and the rest of the continent. The exhibition held at the Royal Palace of Caserta is divided into seven thematic sections: from the education of future sovereigns to marriage alliances, from dynastic motherhood to public representation, from ceremonies to private life and personal interests, through to the influence exerted on the tastes and spaces of the courts. Regine | Sillabe Casa Editrice

QUEENS CAME TO CASERTA — AND STEALS THE SHOW At the Royal Palace of Caserta, the exhibition dedicated to the Queens of Naples, titled "Regine", a profound encounter with forms of femininity that were able to lead, foster culture, and inspire. "This exhibition is not merely a celebration; it is an invitation to recognize the real, often underestimated role these women played in shaping Europe’s political and cultural history." The Women of Our History: the Queens of Naples between Culture and Diplomacy | Princesse Camilla de Bourbon des Deux Siciles

 CALLING ALL PROG FANS!  Pink Floyd: Live At Pompeii has been upgraded from the original 35mm footage with newly mixed audio in stereo, 5.1 and Dolby Atmos. The film features Pink Floyd performing in the empty ruins of the ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Pompeii. You might think the lack of audience would hamper the film, but it actually lends it an almost spectral quality. Pink Floyd At Pompeii MCMLXXII is coming to 4K Blu-ray next month with Dolby Atmos | What HI-FI?

THE GARDEN'S OVEN BUILT AT THE REQUEST OF FERDINAND II OF BOURBON The pizzaiuolo and maccaronaro Don Domenico Testa fulfilled the wish of Maria Teresa, second wife of the king, to taste his "two grains" pizza at Masseria, that obtaining, as thanks, the title of Monzù. In 1889 another pizzaiuolo gained much recognition: Raffaele Esposito, owner of the pizzeria "Regina d'Italia". Invited to the Garden, created one of the most appreciated Neapolitan dishes in the world, the Pizza Margherita [in honor of Queen Margherita, a dough with tomato and mozzarella, garnished with a basil leaf]. Giardino Torre and the Royal Wood of Capodimonte | Italia Secrets

IN 1807, 54 PIZZERIAS WERE ALREADY OPERATING IN NAPLES World Pizza Day is dedicated to one of the most popular dishes in the world. Pizza gained special significance after Neapolitan pizza was included in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage in 2017. Pizza acquired its modern appearance in Naples in the 18th-19th centuries, when tomatoes, brought from America, began to be added to the flatbread. World Pizza Day: How a simple dish became a global legend | UNN

A MORE DEMOCRATIC WAY OF LEARNING ABOUT THE PAST Mount Vesuvius, the volcano that erupted and buried Pompeii in ash and pumice, did not distinguish between the wealthy and the poor in its victims. The director of the archaeological site Gabriel Zuchtriegel — walking around the site at night, emptied of the crowds — feels the ancient city come alive. It is as if, he says, the inhabitants only left a few minutes ago. Gabriel Zuchtreigel, Director of Pompeii: Archaeology is the most democratic form of history | BBC

ASK SKYE ABOUT FORIO «Great choice! Forio, Ischia’s charming waterfront town, is wonderful. To tailor your trip, can you tell me: Where will you be travelling from? When do you plan to go and for how long? Who are you travelling with? What’s the purpose of your holiday? This will help us build your perfect trip to Forio!» Best destinations in Italy for every type of traveller | ESCAPE

UNDERREPRESENTED VOICES & AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY STORIES Roman Manfredi’s latest photography exhibition, focuses on the femminielli, a third gender indigenous to traditional Neapolitan culture. For the project headed to the streets of Naples – also stopping by Montevergine, a site of pilgrimage where femmenielli and other queer people attend to worship a shrine of the Black Madonna. "Their presence today is complex, shaped by modern social changes, tourism, and evolving understandings of gender, but they remain an important cultural reference point rather than a relic of the past.” Arresting portraits of Naples’ third-gender population | Dazed Magazine

WELCOME TO A TYRRHENIAN PARADISE VIA BOOKS First up, some oldies – Vestal Fire (1927) and Extraordinary Women (1928) by Compton Mackenzie; Conspirators in Capri (1935) by Stephen Maddock. Some more Capri-set novels with perhaps a touch of the Golden Age and the cozy…. Andrea Hicks’s Murder in Capri (2024); Ashley Weaver’s Intrigue in Capri (2017); Karen and Thomas Donahue’s Murder on the Isle of Capri (2015). The gritty Anna Maria Panzera’s Last Summer on Capri (2008) and Kay Hays’s Salt Water (2025). Finally a little gem: Greene on Capri (2000) by Shirley Hazzard. Crime and the City: Capri | CrimeReads

MACCARUNI, "MACCHERONI" AND  MACARONI PIE SHOP “We are quite tied to tradition” explains Gianluca Pisacane, chef at the Sea Front Pasta Bar in Naples – the restaurant and “showroom” of the local pasta brand Pastificio Di Martino, where only pasta-based options are served, both at the table and at the takeaway counter. We use 750 grams of pasta and 13-14 eggs. We use bucatini since once upon a time, to prepare the frittata.” Sea Front Pasta Bar: The Macaroni Pie Shop |  Culinary Backstreets

SAN LEUCIO'S TRADITIONAL SILK PRODUCTION GOES BACK 250 YEARS Indeed, this small town is the birthplace of Italian silk making. San Leucio has King Ferdinand IV to thank for this, as, in the second half of the 18th century, the monarch decided to turn this panoramic site into one of the rare experiments of Italian Enlightenment-era town planning. The revamped Belvedere palace became a new silk factory, as well as housing a church, school, royal apartments and a priest’s residence. And a workers’ village was built. A devotion to preservation | Interwoven

VILLEGGIATURA BY TRAIN The European tour, billed by Belmond as a “true celebration of Italian summertime.” The train trek guests should take further note: The choice of room on the Venice Simplon-Orient Express will dictate lodging at Belmond’s 11th-century “palatial hotel” in Ravello, a package that includes two ultra-luxurious dinners at the Caruso itself. You Can Now Travel From Paris To The Amalfi Coast On The Venice Simplon-Orient Express | Maxim

THE YEAR 'ZERO' OF AGLIANICO Tempa di Zoè winery was officially founded in 1999, when Bruno De Conciliis began producing Zero, the “Super Campanian” wine from partially dried Aglianico grapes. He bottled his own side project: the first wine he made alone without the help of an enologist. He aimed for power by drying grape bunches appassimento-style before fermentation. Tempa di Zoè, Cilento: between biodiversity, authentic landscapes | Chiara Giorleo

 SUSPENDED BETWEEN SKY AND THE SEA The Amalfi Coast draws honeymooners for the views, the glittering Mediterranean sea, and of course, and some of Italy’s most legendary hotels. Muriel Saldalamacchia noted that the region unfolds “like a love letter to la dolce vita,” pointing to southern icons such as Capri Palace, “where island glamour mingles with contemporary artistry and sunlit indulgence,” and Villa Cimbrone. We Asked 5 Honeymoon Planners Their Favorite Romantic Destination—and They All Picked the Same Country | Travel + Leisure

CELEBRATING UNAPOLOGETIC  LOVE "Growing up, my mum had always told me the Isle of Capri was where you take your best friend and beloved because there is an old saying that if you embrace this person on the boat while passing through the isle, you will stay this special forever, and that’s exactly what we did." "Of course, it was somewhere very special to both of us on the Amalfi coast. Even before we knew each other, it was the one place we wanted to visit when we knew we had found our special one." Romance & Roadtrips With Tara Sutaria And Veer Pahariya | Travel and Leisure Asia

IRPINIA'S RETURN THANKS TO THE ENTRY OF DONNACHIARA Italia del Vino continues to grow in terms of regional representation, announcing the return of Campania with the entry of Donnachiara. Led by Ilaria Petitto, Donnachiara, with vineyards in Montefalcione and in Torre le Nocelle, the winery specializes in the three Irpinia DOCGs—Fiano di Avellino, Taurasi, and Greco di Tufo—in addition to the traditional Aglianico and Falanghina. Italian Wine Region on the Rise: Irpinia Rejoins the Consortium with Donnachiara, and the first module of the Wine Business Academy Completes | PR Newswire

WINTER ROAD TRIP TO CAMPANIA BY 'CUPPO OF WINE' On the agenda is Feudi di San Gregorio in Sorbo Serpico, a reality/vision that combines architecture, research, and enhancement of native vines. Then, I Satoli, in Montefredane, which tells of a more intimate and artisanal Irpinia. While the next day stops at Montemiletto at Macchie Santa Maria, and at Grottolella at Crypta Castagnara. Finally, in Salza Irpina at Di Meo. Exploring Campania Through Wine | Il Mattino

A NEW MOBILITY HUB FOR THE CITY OF NAPLES 100 local and international artists – Michelangelo Pistoletto and William Kentridge among them – integrated their works into several metro stations in Naples, the capital of Campania. There is no direct equivalent in Europe or North America to the Naples project, though a few stations in those regions feature stained glass, murals and sculptures. The Naples art stations seem particularly Italian, combining artistry with function throughout. Metro chic | The Globe and Mail

"REGINE" TOP EXHIBITION ITALY The international exhibition of over 200 works from all over Europe will welcome the public to April 20th 2026. The thematic path of the exhibition will highlight the complexity of the role of Queens, emphasizing the delicate balance between public duties and private life. The exhibition "Queens: weaves of culture and diplomacy between Naples and Europe" at the Royal Palace of Caserta. Queens | Artsupp

MUSEUM WITH A VIEW The Certosa e Museo di San Martino is a former monastery complex that now serves as a museum, offering visitors a rich blend of art, history, and architecture in Naples. Located on Vomero Hill, it provides panoramic views of the city and the Bay of Naples. The museum houses an extensive collection of Neapolitan art, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the 13th to the 19th centuries. The location on the hill means: funicular or a steep walk, worthwhile for the views and cultural experience. Certosa e Museo di San Martino Napoli and its collection | Apollo Magazine

UNIVERSAL PEACE TO THE FACADE OF THE POMPEII BASILICA "Blessed Bartolo Longo was not only the founder of a sanctuary," Pompeii Archbishop, pontifical delegate for the shrine, told."He was the founder of a new city — a city born of faith," the archbishop said. Indeed, Longo laid the groundwork for a living community: postal and telegraph offices, running water, a train station, an observatory. He built not merely monuments, but infrastructure. From satanist to saint: Meet Bartolo Longo, who gave the world Pompeii's shrine to Mary | National Catholic Reporter

DECEMBER 2026

ROASTING IS THE KEY
TO NEAPOLITAN AROMA

12012025 The bar's undisputed star was the new line-perfect in moka pots, cuccuma pots, and espresso - "Kimbo Antica Miscela dal 1963," an immersive experience in Neapolitan tradition. "Bringing new life to our old and precious Antica Miscela, the first created by Rubino brothers, from a blend of only Arabica varieties. It has brought us back to the loving pursuit of quality that has always distinguished our company, which still remains a family business." Kimbo, the ambassador of Neapolitan coffee excellence in the world, at Host Milano 2025 with new products and its time-honoured blends | Industry Europe
12022025 Nicola Samorì’s Classical Collapse is a unified exhibition. A confrontation between the permanence of classical tradition and its reinterpretation through contemporary art practice. At the Ambrosiana, these works engage directly with Renaissance and Baroque heritage. Meanwhile, at Capodimonte, the exhibition emphasizes antinomies – matter versus illusion, silence versus rhythm, creation versus ruin – inviting reflection on the condition of human existence through the lens of art. Nicola Samorì’s ‘Classical Collapse’ Serves as an Artistic Dialogue Between Milan and Naples | Hypebeast
12032025 This cliff-hanger is located just on the western outskirts of Positano. The hotel started as a B&B run by one-time mayor of the town, and is now beautifully managed by his grandchildren. The Marincanto is decorated in a typical elegant Amalfi Coast style. The in-house facilities are starting with the fabulous terraced gardens which tumble down to the beach club at the bottom of the cliff accessed by 300 knee-challenging stone steps. The glorious bar and restaurant terrace is another big plus, and the views are drop-dead gorgeous all around. Hotel Marincanto | The Telegraph
12042025 Almost incommunicably vast – the Royal Palace of Caserta contains some 1,200 rooms – and with acres of parkland. Charles VII ruled as an absolutist monarch, but he was also an enlightened one. Through his mother, Elisabeth Farnese, he had inherited the legendary Farnese collection in Rome, which he set about having brought to Naples. An Italophile, he preferred the palaces of Italy to anything he had grown up with in Spain, and was a sensitive and active patron of art. The palace of Caserta has lost nothing of its power to astonish | Apollo Magazine 
12052025 The National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa reopens its doors to the Christmas Markets in Naples. You can stroll through the many wooden cottages of artisans, restaurateurs and food and wine producers and watch shows, cabarets, theatrical performances and live concerts. For the little ones, there are many surprises for this magical Advent. They can write and send their letter to Santa Claus and meet him at his house: to admire the locomotives that towed the famous Polar Express up close. Naples Christmas markets: magic in Pietrarsa | Italia.it
12062025 How Horst P. Horst captured the inside world of the rich and famous. The photographer’s images of the privileged and fashionable in their homes and gardens chronicled a vanishing world. The circling terrace with earth- and stone- colored coshions of the house belonging to set designer Enrico d'Assia. The house was located in Forio, the small town on the Italian island of Ischia in the Gulf of Naples. He designed the home himself. Why Cushions Are Every Interior Designer's Secret Weapon | Vogue
12072025 Set to open in spring 2027, the Majestic Palace Sorrento, Curio Collection by Hilton, will offer an elegant retreat in the charming town of Sant’Agnello, just 2 kilometres from the heart of Sorrento. This 75-room hotel, which will undergo a comprehensive renovation, is expected to be a high-demand destination for those seeking to explore the breathtaking Amalfi Coast and the island of Capri. Hilton Ignites Italian Luxury with Three Stunning Curio Collection Hotels in Genova, Sorrento and Milan: Know More About it | Travel and Tour World
12082025 Ischia changes scenery in a few meters giving unique emotions to tourists and locals. The Pro Loco Panza aims to promote and enhance the rural identity and the natural wealth of the island. The itineraries are always escorted by expert guides and specialized Aigae that will tell with enthusiasm the history, fauna and flora of the paths. Starting from Lacco Ameno you will walk through the mystic Zaro Wood to arrive to the Belvedere from which admire all the cost of Forio. Going for paths Ischia 2026 | Borgo Romantica Resort
12092025 Think sun-ripened tomatoes, fragrant fresh basil, premium extra-virgin olive oil, and handcrafted cheeses. Italy’s food is inseparable from its heritage. Naples birthed pizza, while varied pastas showcase local produce and family legacies that continue to innovate. Dining rituals matter too—generations-old techniques, shared family meals, and contemporary twists from chefs keep Italian cuisine timeless yet fresh. Italy Reclaims Top Spot as World’s Best Cuisine in TasteAtlas 2025/2026 Rankings – Greece Close Behind | Greek City Times
12102025 Inspired by haute cuisine and the Slow Food Movement, Franco Pepe wanted to create pizzas that elevated the status of pizza and showcased regional produce. A contribution honoured by the state, "around Franco an entire city has grown: a human, economic and social network.” His team is made up largely of young people from Caiazzo area, an agronomist provides assistance to the farmers he works with. The Margherita pizza that changed the world | Financial Times
12112025 Napoli Infinita, a heartfelt cultural homage to the city's artistry and complexity. The goal isn't to simplify, but to embrace. Napoli Infinita isn't a monument to the past, but an invitation to experience the city in all its complexity: in its historical layers, its contemporary ferment, its wounds that have never fully healed. As De Sarno writes, this project is "a love letter, an invitation... to look at Naples with new eyes". Sabato De Sarno's Naples Tribute | The Impression
12122025 Away from WAG life, Cam Reading is more than just an Instagram face: she co-manages wealth management firm Fortress Capital Partners with her father, working as a managing director while still fronting fashion and lifestyle content.​ The model caused quite a stir in a sheer dress when Napoli McTominay was named Serie A Player of the Year earlier this month. Scott's girlfriend has settled seamlessly into Neapolitan life - the Scotland international's life in Naples - where she resides alongside the club's newest icon. Inside Scott McTominay's new life in Naples with 'Queen of Italy' girlfriend by his side | Daily Mirror
12132025 Gwyneth Paltrow, one of the foremost arbiters of stealth style, at the Reggia Di Caserta in southern Italy for Max Mara’s resort 2026 show. Once inside Reggia di Caserta, a vast Royal palace that used to house the kings of Naples, Paltrow joined a front row that included Joey King, Sharon Stone, and Hayley Atwell. Inspired by Naples’ luminous beauty and enduring glamour, the collection is a celebration of strength and style. Gwyneth Paltrow Updates Her Stealth Style With a Soft Power Twist | WWD
12142025 Aglianico in the varied mosaic of micro-terroirs enhances its many and subtle expressions. Since 2001 the small hills of the estate, between 400 and 480 meters altitude, were planted with this extraordinary vine creating an enchanting amphitheatre around acircular vineyard made of sixteen rows in spiral that create the magic of golden spirals of the Fibonacci succession in a fantastic game of harmony and beauty. The Grand Cru Luigi Moio Taurasi Riserva completes the initial design on the Aglianico. What Is Taurasi? | WineWorks
12152025 Tim Wittenbecher of Floatel on his revolutionary lighthouse properties: "For generations, these towers, perched on razor-sharp cliffs, have served as guardians of maritime history. Now, they’ve become the foundation of a hospitality concept. Beyond a luxury escape, these places are so rare and architecturally improbable that they defy categorization within traditional hotel standards. Stand on the terrace of Punta Imperatore on the island of Ischia as the lighthouse beam begins its midnight sweep—and you know instantly which category this belongs to." How A Former Gaming CEO Is Turning Lighthouses Into Luxury Hotels | Forbes
12162025 Since its origin, the boost given to nursery activity made the English Garden an important centre for botanical experimentation, known throughout Europe. Currently, the greenhouses area hosts “Le Serre di Graefer” - which takes its name from the historic royal gardener Johann Andreas Graefer - a project to recover the productive spaces of the English Garden, realized thanks to the public-private partnership, with a view to circular economy and sustainability. Presentation of “Le Serre di Graefer” at the Royal Palace of Caserta | Il Quadrifoglio
12172025 “Pasta is the main ingredient of the Italian diet, especially in Southern Italy, so the variety of shapes lets you taste something different every day. The sauces are prepared to suit the size, texture and shape of each type of noodle.” Mr. Giuseppe Di Martino explains. "Mai Na' Gioia is a short pasta format developed by the collaboration between Amelia Cuomo, Alessandra Torrisi, and the Cuomo pasta factory in Gragnano with the aim of combining structural innovation and gastronomic functionality. Its cylindrical shape has eleven grooved points." Why Pasta Di Gragnano Is The Best In The World | Forbes
12182025 The Royal Palace of Caserta presents the international exhibition Queens: Weaving Culture and Diplomacy between Naples and Europe. Over two hundred works from important Italian and European museums and institutions. The exhibition unfolds in the Grand Gallery through the stories of four dynasties: Farnese, Bourbon, Murat, and Savoy. The Queens Who Built Europe: the major exhibition at the Royal Palace of Caserta  | Scabec
12192025 The Royal Palace of Caserta, a colossal Baroque complex that Maria Carolina father-in-law, the future Charles III of Spain, commissioned in 1752 as his ambitious answer to Versailles. (Cypress trees in the English Garden, which Queen Maria Carolina commissioned to directly rival her sister Marie Antoinette’s new grounds at Petit Trianon.) During his travels through Italy in 1786, Goethe remarked that the Reggia Di Caserta “is in perfect harmony with a region that is itself a garden.” Built by the Bourbon kings of Naples, the royal complex rivals that other Bourbon phenom. Tour Italy’s Best-Kept-Secret: A Palace That Rivals Versailles | Frederic Magazine
12202025 New frescoes with "extraordinary details and colours" and new rooms have been unearthed in a villa in Oplontis. A large residence dating from the mid-first century B.C. that may have belonged to the second wife of Emperor Nero, or to her family. Archaeologists found a near complete peahen fresco, missing its head, and mirroring a previously found peacock fresco, as well as fragments of theatrical tragedy masks. New frescoes unearthed in villa near Pompeii show 'extraordinary details and colours' | Reuters
12212025 A journey through art and sports kicks off with the celebrations for the 2,500 years of Naples, founded on December 21, 475 BC by the Cumans. A non-competitive celebratory swim will take place to symbolize the arrival of the Greek founders in Naples. 'Sport is a fundamental part of the culture, the history of the city,' affirmed Gaetano Manfredi, 'Naples is a place of connection between the civilizations of the Mediterranean area and in the Mediterranean there will be the challenge for the future of Europe.' Naples Celebrates 2,500 Years with Art and Sports Events | Il Mattino 
12222025 Marea Art Project takes a creative interdisciplinary approach , incorporating film, performance, critical writing, painting, poetry, music, collage, and costume design. Le Nemesiache weaves together themes of feminism, mythology, fairy tales, science fiction, and radical imagination. It expresses a feminism that draws from the genealogies of the South, fostering solidarity among the oppressed in various settings. Set against the backdrop of Naples’ ancient ruins and diverse geomorphic landscape, the project explores women’s most intimate desires and dreams while connecting with international struggles and creatively reimagining reality. Le Nemesiache: Erupting Feminist Cosmologies | e-flux Journal 
12232025 Alinghi (Suisse) has been confirmed, alongside Team New Zealand, Athena Racing (Great Britain), Luna Rossa (Italy), and K-Challenge (France) in a new alliance that will be known as the America's Cup Partnership (ACP) - which aims to future-proof the global sailing event. A second Italian team and an Australian challenge are also possible for Naples. The five founding teams will together present further details of the partnership in Naples. Alinghi is back as dramatic changes mean America's Cup will be contested every two years | Stuff 
12242025 The America's Cup is now heading for its 38th edition in Naples in 2027 in a new guise. The Oakley investment follows the America's Cup Partnership, founded by Brits and New Zealanders, which aims to sustainably develop sailing's most famous event in line with the hopes of its fathers. For the first time in Cup history, all Cup participants now have a seat on the ACP Board and are supported by an independent leadership team to focus on commercial expansion. XXL Christmas package for Ainslie's Athena Racing | YACHT 
12252025 The Masseria Astapiana-Villa Giusso is a charming farmhouse in Vico Equense,  where you can breathe in an atmosphere of times gone by: a historic residence suspended between sky and sea. Around the historic buildings, some 13 hectares of olive groves, vineyards, vegetable gardens and chestnut woods welcome visitors for guided excursions. In this special corner of nature, a study was carried out by Marco Nieri using the Bioenergetic Landscapes technique, which led to the creation of a number of paths with different flavours and settings. Masseria Astapiana Villa Giusso - Vico Equense | Archibio
12262025 The food was found in the slave quarters of the villa, beneath the modern road Via Giuliana. "These foods served as nutritional supplements for the enslaved men, women and children," the Archaeological Park of Pompeii said in a translated statement. Earlier this year, a study was published about garum, a fish sauce. Another study found that ordinary ancient Romans ate "luxury" meat at fast-food shops. Archaeologists reveal nutritious food remains discovered in ancient villa quarters | Fox News
12272025 Taurasi DOCG is potentially one of the world’s, not just Italy’s, greatest red wines.  We have to pay attention to those producers who have achieved a great wine. One of those wines is the Taurasi DOCG 2020 of De Gaeta: a wine with strong tannins, acidity, purity, refined aromas, and the char acter that you aspect of Aglianico. Is really outstanding with a profound elegance, a wealth of flavors, hints of herbs, balsamic notes, juniper, forest fruits, blueberries, and plums, and a long finish: a great wine. De Daeta: Great Taurasi DOCG | Paul Balke-pagina
12282025 This red wine from the Campania Petilia winery comes from pure Aglianico grapes cultivated in the Taurasi and Paternopoli soils near Avellino: here, vines about 20 years old grow on clayey soils with a good presence of limestone, at about 450 m above sea level. The Bruno family describe their home turf of Irpinia in a poetic way. They call it “luxuriant and hostile to nobles…bastard.” The grapes harvested between late October and early November undergo the classic red vinification process with a long maceration phase in contact with the skins. Ageing takes place in barriques and tonneaux for about 18/24 months. Taurasi Riserva "Tesole" DOCG PETILIA | Ur Italian Wines
12292025 The “Investigating the Archaeology of Death in Pompeii Research Project” carried out a scientific and methodical excavation of the areas outside the gates to the city of Pompeii. The investigated funerary area to the east of Porta Sarno recorded the presence of more than 50 cremation burial sites, marked by stelae (columelle) and a monument with an arch, which are delineated by a boundary wall. "Our methodical excavation discovered a monumental tomb: a wide wall with several niches containing the cremated remains of the deceased built into its structure and which is crowned by a relief of a young couple." Archaeological Analysis of the Newly Discovered Tomb with a Relief of a Couple at the Funerary Area of Porta Sarno in Pompeii | Heritage
12302025 Known since the Middle Ages as the best fishermen in the region, its identity remains firmly anchored to the sea. Cetara’s most prized tradition is the making of colatura di alici, a rich amber anchovy extract with roots in ancient Roman garum. Though a handful still produce it by hand, just one remains in the village itself: Nettuno, a family-run workshop that has been preserving anchovy traditions for three generations. The ultimate Amalfi Coast guide | Condé Nast Traveller
12312025 In this exclusive interview, Rasmus Højlund opens up about leaving Manchester United on loan, the real reason he chose to join Napoli this summer, and how Romelu Lukaku has shaped his game. From Atalanta to Manchester United to Napoli, Rasmus reflects on his career decisions: discusses the influence of Antonio Conte on his move, his current strengths and weaknesses, and which world-class strikers have inspired his playing style. Rasmus Hojlund Opens Up On Leaving Manchester United, Why He Joined Napoli & Lukaku's Influence | Sports Illustrated FC 

NAPOLI IS NAPLES In this exclusive interview, Rasmus Højlund opens up about leaving Manchester United on loan, the real reason he chose to join Napoli this summer, and how Romelu Lukaku has shaped his game. From Atalanta to Manchester United to Napoli, Rasmus reflects on his career decisions: discusses the influence of Antonio Conte on his move, his current strengths and weaknesses, and which world-class strikers have inspired his playing style. Rasmus Hojlund Opens Up On Leaving Manchester United, Why He Joined Napoli & Lukaku's Influence | Sports Illustrated FC

THE PRIDE OF CETARA Known since the Middle Ages as the best fishermen in the region, its identity remains firmly anchored to the sea. Cetara’s most prized tradition is the making of colatura di alici, a rich amber anchovy extract with roots in ancient Roman garum. Though a handful still produce it by hand, just one remains in the village itself: Nettuno, a family-run workshop that has been preserving anchovy traditions for three generations. The ultimate Amalfi Coast guide | Condé Nast Traveller

RARE LIFE-SIZED STATUES OF TOGA-CLAD COUPLE The “Investigating the Archaeology of Death in Pompeii Research Project” carried out a scientific and methodical excavation of the areas outside the gates to the city of Pompeii. The investigated funerary area to the east of Porta Sarno recorded the presence of more than 50 cremation burial sites, marked by stelae (columelle) and a monument with an arch, which are delineated by a boundary wall. "Our methodical excavation discovered a monumental tomb: a wide wall with several niches containing the cremated remains of the deceased built into its structure and which is crowned by a relief of a young couple." Archaeological Analysis of the Newly Discovered Tomb with a Relief of a Couple at the Funerary Area of Porta Sarno in Pompeii | Heritage

THE BRUNOS TAURASI This red wine from the Campania Petilia winery comes from pure Aglianico grapes cultivated in the Taurasi and Paternopoli soils near Avellino: here, vines about 20 years old grow on clayey soils with a good presence of limestone, at about 450 m above sea level. The Bruno family describe their home turf of Irpinia in a poetic way. They call it “luxuriant and hostile to nobles…bastard.” The grapes harvested between late October and early November undergo the classic red vinification process with a long maceration phase in contact with the skins. Ageing takes place in barriques and tonneaux for about 18/24 months. Taurasi Riserva "Tesole" DOCG PETILIA | Ur Italian Wines

ONE OF ITALY'S PRIME WINE REGIONS Taurasi DOCG is potentially one of the world’s, not just Italy’s, greatest red wines.  We have to pay attention to those producers who have achieved a great wine. One of those wines is the Taurasi DOCG 2020 of De Gaeta: a wine with strong tannins, acidity, purity, refined aromas, and the char acter that you aspect of Aglianico. Is really outstanding with a profound elegance, a wealth of flavors, hints of herbs, balsamic notes, juniper, forest fruits, blueberries, and plums, and a long finish: a great wine. De Daeta: Great Taurasi DOCG | Paul Balke-pagina

 

STAPLE GRAINS, LEGUMES, VEGETABLES, FRUITS AND WALNUTS The food was found in the slave quarters of the villa, beneath the modern road Via Giuliana. "These foods served as nutritional supplements for the enslaved men, women and children," the Archaeological Park of Pompeii said in a translated statement. Earlier this year, a study was published about garum, a fish sauce. Another study found that ordinary ancient Romans ate "luxury" meat at fast-food shops. Archaeologists reveal nutritious food remains discovered in ancient villa quarters | Fox News