A LABEL THAT RAPRESENTS THE NEAPOLITAN SCENE “The Neapolitan techno sound had its own character,” says Gaetano Parisio, the owner and founder of Conform Records, as well as those of friends from his then-base of Naples and further afield. “We were looking for a new sound, and it came about from a synergy between different artists who had the same vision and started working together.” Conform Records Chronicles the Neapolitan Techno Sound | Bandcamp

 MOZZA HAS CAUGHT ON WITH YOUNG PEOPLE Cheese tastes and traditions are changing. Sales of camembert are set to be eclipsed by an import, Italian mozzarella. Mozzarella sales are soon going to surpass those of camembert," the consumer research firm Nielsen wrote in a recent study. Cheese-loving France reels as mozzarella catches camembert | FRANCE 24

 ON THE SLOPES OF THE EXTINCT VOLCANO OF ROCCAMONFINA We are at Cellole, in Campania, in the heart of the Ager Falernus of ancient times. "The grapes are splendid,” owners Maria Ida and Salvatore Avallone continue. “We are finding a good ratio between sugars and  acidity in the fruit. We have already harvested the Aglianico that we will use for the base wines for our  Mata Rosé sparkling wine.” 2021 Vintage Harvesting Has Begun at Villa Matilde Avallone in Campania, Where the Family Have Been Vignerons for 60 Years | Wine Industry Network

 A COMING-OF-AGE DRAMA SET AGAINST A SUN-KISSED NEAPOLITAN BACKDROP From its opening sequence The Hand of God tells its visual story in alternating details that reflect Paolo Sorrentino’s approach to capturing the city of Naples: “When you are portraying a city in a film, it’s important to include both the details of the city, and then also these sweeping vistas.” The Images of The Hand of God: Inside the Naples Epic | Vanity Fair

OSCARS RACE: PAOLO SORRENTINO'S 'THE HAND OF GOD' TO REPRESENT ITALY The film tells the story of a young boy in Naples during the 80s. Largely autobiographical, it spans several years from Maradona’s arrival in the city to play for Napoli, to the first Italian title won by the team. During this time the boy comes of age and witnesses his parents’ death. Paolo Sorrentino’s ‘The Hand Of God’ named Italy’s Oscar submission | Screen International

 IN A ONE-PIECE SWIMSUIT FILMING "RIPLEY" IN ATRANI The 27-year-old actress opted to go makeup-free and styled her platinum blonde hair parted down the middle and tied into a loose ponytail for the shot. As fans would know, the series, Ripley, has been in the works for two years and is based on books by Patricia Highsmith. “Dakota Fanning is the perfect choice to play the deliciously complicated Marge." Dakota Fanning Rocks Retro Blue Swimsuit While On The Amalfi Coast In Italy | RecentlyHeard

THE INTANGIBLE INGREDIENTS USED BY YOUNG ENTREPENEURS OF THE AMALFI COAST Andrea and Tommaso de Nicola are two young brothers from Amalfi. «I started brewing at home, for fun: and the business project starts. Melphi refers to the legendary name of Amalfi. At the same time, each type of beer is associated with a secondary detail of the Duomo’s facade in the labeling.» Gin and beers made in the Amalfi Coast | Authentic Amalfi Coast

SIP WINE LIKE A ROMAN POMPEIAN Archaeologist Steven Ellis draws from his long-term excavations of a large Pompeian neighborhood for a behind-the-scenes look at the archaeology of bar culture, and wine educator Diego Meraviglia gives an introduction to wines and grape varietals of southern Italy’s Campania region that can be traced to Roman times. Wine Shops of Pompeii: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Bar Culture in an Ancient Roman City | Getty Museum

SPICY DISTILLERY WITH A FACTORY IN SALERNO A warm blend of spices including cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and ginger that balance nicely with the spirit and earthy, rooty botanicals. Bespoke Distillery Speziata Aqva Di Gin | The International Wine & Spirit Competition - IWSC

CAN YOU STAY OVERNIGHT AT CASTELLO ARAGONESE? Yes you can! Albergo Il Monastero is a 3 star hotel, fairly simply furnished so not quite the opulent experience that you might expect from a hotel in a castle. Many of the rooms have sea views or views over Ischia Ponte, and the photos of the views at sunset look incredible. Visiting Castello Aragonese on the island of Ischia, Italy | Helen on her Holidays

 THE WELLNESS WONDERLAND OF THE TYRRHENIAN SEA Check in to either Negombo or Aphrodite Apollon with its natural cave sauna and eight, hot-spring pools for the ultimate R&R reboot. The next day, boot up and do the easy-ish trek up to Monte Epomeo (oh, the views), then head to the Ischia’s secluded, slow-going hamlet of Sant'Angelo. The most beautiful islands to visit near Naples | Traveller easyJet

 HOTEL VILLA MARIA, SANT'ANGELO D'ISCHIA Ischia is famed for its spa hotels, which use the island’s volcanic muds, and guests at Villa Maria can choose massages, mud baths and cosmetic treatments at discount prices as walk-in guests of two nearby spas. A huge buffet dinner is laid out each night, right next to the sundowner balcony bar. 20 of the best places to stay in Italy | The Guardian

 ALMOST ALL FEMALE MANAGEMENT TEAM The Italian winery Donnachiara, producer of Campania’s renowned region Irpinia’s wines has announced that Colangelo & Partners will be its agency of record to develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy targeted to key media, trade and consumers. CEO Ilaria Petitto is supported by her mother Chiara, the niece of Donna Chiara Mazzarelli Petitto, to whom the winery’s name is dedicated. Colangelo & Partners Named Agency of Record for Campania’s Leading Winery, Donnachiara | Wine Industry Advisor

 VICO EQUENSE IS ALSO THE "EPICENTER" OF HAUTE CUISINE This is the autobiographical story that Robert V. Camuto, Italian editor of “Wine Spectator”, has narrated in his latest book, “South of Somewhere: Wine, Food, and the Soul of Italy”. It is a travel story in and around the topmost wine territories in Southern Italy beginning and ending in Vico Equense in the Sorrentine Peninsula. "So, today when I taste a wine from those territories, I can taste the scents of the sea and the flavors of the coast, and also my memories”. Southern Italy seen through the eyes of a child, Robert V. Camuto, today a famous wine writer | WineNews

 WHY I'M DRINKING SOUTHERN (AND WROTE A BOOK ABOUT IT) Robert Camuto returned to Vico Equense, his grandmother's hometown, on the Sorrento Coast this summer. Many vineyards in coastal southern Italy are planted on steep stone terraces and still trained in the traditional pergola style, with the vines high overhead, creating a shady area. Since the 2005 vintage, the large and varied Southern region of Campania has produced more than 300 wines scoring 90 points or higher on the magazine’s 100-point scale. South Italy’s Silver Lining | Wine Spectator

THE USUAL CAPRI TREATMENT WILL SUFFICE The island—with a population of just over 7,000 people—has seven five-star hotels and they are all booked from June 1, according to Sergio Gargiulo, head of Capri’s Hotel Federation. Capri has always represented a certain type of decadence, where tourists come to play and, like Emperor Tiberius, leave the doldrums of daily life behind. Erotic Screaming Parties, COVID Swabs With Condoms—Capri Is Ready to Cater to Every Need of the Super-Weathy | The Daily Beast

 A MORE MODERN FEEL AND A FLATTERY GEOGRAPHY Maiori has a pretty seafront, a historic church with beautiful tiled domes, a relaxing city center and the tall coastline and stunning views that make this area of the Amalfi Coast in Italy so special. This makes it particularly inviting for families with young kids and strollers or anyone who is worried about. Maiori: the family friendly Amalfi Coast town you'll love | Mama Loves Italy

"FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ELENA FERRANTE" Opened in the 1950s by Italian movie producer and magazine publisher Angelo Rizzoli, L'Albergo della Regina Isabella was Ischia’s first luxury property. Guests can book a package that includes a guided tour of the island, visiting locations described in the novels and a Ferrante-inspired creative writing workshop led by a literature professor. How to Experience Elena Ferrante’s Naples—and Ischia, Too | Afar

 SAILING TO DISCOVER THE ISLAND OF ISCHIA Authentic has become a buzzword in travel in recent years: the quest for what’s genuine is revamping itineraries. “We decided to put together a group of properties sharing certain values and characteristics,” says Beatriz Gimeno explaining why she and Mario Cardone launched Autentico. Special Luxury Hotels In Italy To Know About For 2022 | Forbes

SORRENTO WELCOMES G20 ITALIA 2021 On 12 October, the G20 Ministers responsible for international trade will meet in Sorrento. Trade serves people, the planet and global prosperity, in line with the three pillars of the G20 “People, Planet, Prosperity” agenda. G20 Ministerial Meeting on Trade to be held in Sorrento | Mirage News

A SPACE TO RELAX AT NAPLES CENTRAL STATION The new Food Hall at Napoli Centrale in Piazza Garibaldi is a large area of 4000 square meters us 14 dining options for anyone passing through the station, including travelers, commuters, tourists and citizens and it is overlooking the tracks and the historic atrium. An area born from reuse and recovery. The Food Hall at Naples Central Station: a dining area of ​​4000 square meters | Napolike

LA TERRACOTTA E IL VINO Ischia, the island where the love for wine has never disappeared. After completing her studies of viticulture and enology in Germany and enriching her curriculum with excellent experiences in Friuli, today Lucia Tommasone carries on the family business and is responsible for the production and marketing. Wines of Ischia island | Romantica Resort & Spa

GO WILD IN A LEMON GROVE Amalfi lemons are the kings of the citrus world, known for their large size and delicious, juicy flavour. Venture into a fragrant grove on the Amalfi Coast and find out how these fruits are cultivated and grown. The Best Food Tours Around The World | Belmond Travel

FORZA NAPOLI SEMPRE Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly has been named Serie A Player of the Month, the first time that a defender has received his honour. Napoli are top of the table with 21 points from seven rounds and the only remaining club in Europe’s top five leagues with a perfect record this season. Napoli defender Koulibaly Serie A Player of the Month | Football Italia

CULINARY ADVENTURE IN AND AROUND A FASCINATING METROPOLIS Naples is a city of vivid beauty, intense street life, and world-famous cuisine, home to both the world’s original pizza and oldest opera house. We’ll be exploring various layers of cuisine and culture, using the city’s famous cooking as a window into daily life. We’ll meet artisans who keep the city fed, sample from producers of speciality products such as buffalo mozzarella, and visit vineyards and farms with the volcanic soil of Vesuvius beneath our feet. Culinary Naples: Producers, Purveyors, and Pizzaioli | Gastro Obscura

TOGETHER FOR ANOTHER 9 YEARS Oscar Farinetti, founder of Eataly, spoke at the Rossopomodoro convention, announcing the relaunch of the American partnership of the two groups. "Eataly North America and Rossopomodoro, the Neapolitan pizza brand. "I thank him for the trust he has always placed in our brand”, declared Franco Manna, Founder of Rossopomodoro. Rossopomodoro and Eataly renew their US partnership | EFA News - European Food Agency

 A NEW BLEND THAT ENRICHES THE NEAPOLITAN ESPRESSO TRADITION Segafredo is synonymous with Italian espresso in the world, while Gambrinus is the Neapolitan espresso coffee par excellence and one of the most historical cafes in Italy. Their union is something that cannot be told, just tasted". Segafredo and Gambrinus: a partnership in the name of Neapolitan Espresso | MarketScreener.com

NO DOUBT IT WAS AN AMAZING TRIP The 25-year-old model and tequila mogul took to Instagram to share several snaps from her vacation in Italy. The photo dump included a very sweet duo of snaps of Devin hugging Kendall from behind featuring the very picturesque Amalfi Coast at sunset in the background. Kendall Jenner cuddles up with NBA beau Devin Booker in sweet snaps from Italy's Amalfi Coast | Daily Mail

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN LITTLE ITALY AND SANT'AGATA The tiny, picturesque medieval hamlet in the heart of Campania’s wine country in Benevento province, has gone a little Bill-de-Blasio crazy since he was elected mayor of New York. De Blasio’s grandparents lived in Sant’Agata dei Goti before they immigrated to the U.S. in the early twentieth century. Hizzoner’s Falanghina: Mustilli’s Bill de Blasio label | Do Bianchi

 WILL YOU MARRY ME? ON THE ISLAND OF ISCHIA THE ANSWER. Ischia is the perfect location for events and weddings infused with Italian tradition. The “green island” offers a wide variety of landscapes and an infinite number of experiences related to the territory, which make it an exceptional destination also for Honeymoons, or to spend in total relaxation couple of days before or after marriage. Stilnovia Ischia 2021, the future Trends of Wedding and Events | BizProject

EXPRESSIONS OF INTENSE PALE YELLOW FIANO Lindgren plunged into fiano with gusto, exploring wines from the hilly, inland region of Avellino, the traditional home of fiano, as well as renditions from the southern coastal vineyards of Campania. Fiano hails from this southern Italian region, much of which is mountainous and marked by eons of volcanic activity. Shelley Lindgren on Fiano di Avellino | Wine & Spirits Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2021

WHERE THE SIBYL DECLARED HER PREDICTIONS

09012021 The Cave of the Sibyl is a subterranean complex beneath the ancient city of Cumae. The architecture of the cave suggests that it was probably constructed around the 5th century BC during the Greek period. The walls are trapezoidal in shape, separated by six openings that illuminate the cave interior. At the end of the passageway is a rectangular room, that has been proposed as the legendary oracular room. The Cave of the Sibyl | HeritageDaily
09052021 American writer Patricia Highsmith was travelling through Italy when she and her girlfriend reached the stunning coastal resort of Positano on the Amalfi Coast. Richard E Grant stays in the same room Patricia stayed in at the Albergo Miramare hotel, where she created one of literature’s great anti-heroes, the brooding Tom Ripley in her 1955 book The Talented Mr Ripley. In the same clifftop balcony where Highsmith peeped down to the beach and watched ‘a solitary young man in shorts and sandals, with a towel flung over his shoulder. In the footsteps of literary giants | Daily Mail
09062021 The landmark hotel Le Sirenuse - nestled in the heart of Positano - has announced their latest artistic foray with celebrated Parisian aesthete Louis Barthélemy. Society favourites like Emilia Wickstead and Allegra Hicks have collaborated with the Emporio to produce stunning capsule collections of sophisticated seaside attire perfect for a day of yachting or lounging on the hotel terrace. Emporio Sirenuse joins forces with artist Louis Barthélemy in a celebration of Positano | Tatler
09072021 Conti Federal Services, a leading government construction and engineering firm specializing in complex critical infrastructure, building modernization and environmental remediation projects, has secured the NAVFAC EURAFCENT contract, with a fixed-price of $30,333,211, at Naval Support Activity in Naples, Italy. Conti Federal Wins $30M NAVFAC EURAFCENT Contract to Modernize Buildings at Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy | PRWeb
09082021 The Relais Blu Hotel falls on the tip of the Amalfi and Sorrento coasts, with the location and outlook very unique. Think: modern, thoughtful interiors, incredible open terraces with views of the entire Bay of Naples, a Michelin starred restaurant, and an infinity pool and new rooftop bar— the atmosphere is heavenly. A shoe designer's guide to the Amalfi Coast | Vogue
09092021 Proudly based in Naples and named after founder and chief product designer Antonio Nurri, the high-end prosumer brand is bringing to market two espresso machines that combine standard technologies with new ones. Nurri is also a coffee roasting company, offering several signature blends and occasional single-origin coffees. From Naples, Italy, Nurri Accelerates Espresso Equipment Design | Daily Coffee News
09102021 The reality television series, inspired by scripted soap operas Desperate Housewives and Peyton Place, documents the lives of upper-class women who "lead glamorous lives" in Naples. The Real Housewives of Naples is produced by Ftm Entertainment (Fatma Ruffini) for Discovery Italia. The Real Housewives of Naples are back with season two | FormatBiz
09112021 Paolo Sorrentino’s autobiographical “The Hand of God,” recounts how his otherwise normal childhood in 1980s Naples was upended by the sudden, accidental death of his parents and how a certain athlete had an unintentional role in saving his life. Sorrentino’s ‘The Hand of God’ a tale of personal loss, hope | The Associated Press
09122021 Terredora di Paolo has made a range of wines throughout Campania since 1978, including its impressive Fiano from the hills of Avellino. 8 Remarkable Campania Values Up to 90 Points | Wine Spectator
09132021 If you trawl social media for travel satisfaction, you’ll likely know a bit about it by now – Capri’s bigger, much shaggier sister in the Gulf of Naples, with the weirdly wonky thermal baths Angela Merkel loves and the beaches that inspired Elena Ferrante. The arrival of Marie-Louise Sciò here in 2019, to take over the Mezzatorre Hotel, helped propel the island of Ischia into the spotlight. The best autumn escapes to Italy | Financial Time
09142021  Lead author and Ph.D. student Silvia Soncin told AFP that Herculaneum provided an "extraordinary population" to study historic diets because the natural disaster gives archaeologists a snapshot in time. "We found a surprisingly high amount of seafood to the diet of these people, particularly compared to the modern Mediterranean population." Researchers unearth ancient Roman diets in sister town of Pompeii | Daily Sabah
09152021 A providential contribution came from Invitalia law on the restructuring of 12 large hotels in Sorrento. The ultra-centennial Hotel Mediterraneo is a beneficiary of the restructuring initiative. The loan was invested to improve the hotel with an image standing in every sector of the residence with furnishings that reflect the marine style in an elegant-modern key. Sorrento Coast Tourism Ramps Up After Lonely Pandemic Break | eTurboNews
09162021 A gentle hike leads from the closest village of Morigerati down the wall of a canyon, taking you inside the steep caves the reserve is named for and out into sudden green, along the bed of the Bussento river where the microclimate created by stone walls and plentiful water has left every surface covered in bright moss. Weekend Wanderlust: Simple pleasures in Cilento, home of Italy’s Mediterranean diet | The Local
09172021 "The King of Laughter" a historical drama about Neapolitan theater luminary Eduardo Scarpetta — played by Toni Servillo. Mario Martone spoke to Variety about the moral issues he delved into in this story, but also the sensual side of the film in which traditional Neapolitan song is an integral part of the mise-en-scène. Mario Martone on Toni Servillo-Starrer ‘The King of Laughter’ and Why the Neapolitan Music Plays ‘Like in Little Italy’ | Variety
09182021 Netflix is adapting The Lying Life of Adults, the latest novel by beloved Italian author Elena Ferrante. "A girl in search of her true reflection in a divided Naples: the Naples of the heights, which assumes a mask of refinement, and the Naples of the depths, a place of excess and vulgarity. Adrift, she vacillates between these two cities, falling into one then climbing back to the other." Netflix is adapting Elena Ferrante's The Lying Life of Adults | Good Housekeeping
09192021 Demi Rose looked every inch the 1950's actress as she posed up a storm in Capri. The star's post left jaws-dropping as she put on a boob-baring display in view of her 17.4 million followers on Instagram. Demi Rose spills out of plunging shapewear as she channels Marilyn Monroe in Italy | Daily Express
09202021 The Tiberio Palace is the very definition of the dolce-vita lifestyle with Fifties and Sixties. On the terrace, symmetrical lines of loungers and a plunge pool (perfect for those intensely hot summer months) ,look out towards the sea. Elsewhere, the plush spa has a sauna, steam-room and multi-sensory showers. One night in Capri | Town & Country Magazine
09212021 The cliffside getaway is located 90 meters above sea level and features its own private beach, jetty, oceanfront pool, forthcoming exclusive beach club, and three restaurants. It further houses 29 guestrooms and 16 suites – each complete with panoramic views of the sea and the ancient fisherman’s hamlet of Conca Dei Marini. Offering rooms that start at $1,100 a night, this is the first luxury hotel to open on Italy’s stunning Amalfi coast in over 15 years. | Luxurylaunches
09222021 The grape is in its element in the volcanic soils of Campania, where the leading winery, Mastroberardino, produces an Aglianico of outstanding value. Re di More means “king of the blackberries,” and the aromas and tastes do evoke both blackberries and crushed black cherries. The wine begs for heartier dishes. Mastroberardino Irpinia Aglianico ‘Re di More’ 2017, Campania, Italy | VinePair
09232021 During the 3 days of tasting arranged by Campania Stories, the yearly-wine event, where producers can show in advance their latest wines to the press and professionals, I had the chance to taste more than 100 wines, showing the trend of modern Campania viticulture. I just picked ten. Campania: The land of the less known, but delicious wines. And worth the discovery ! | Filippo Magnani
09242021 Everyone comes to this favorite on Recommone Bay to soak up the fresh sea air and impeccable cuisine. The most iconic way to arrive is by boat. Once seated on the Conca del Sogno terrace, savor elegantly presented dishes that highlight fresh seafood, including octopus and lobster, caught daily by local fishermen. A Luxury Guide to a Long Weekend on The Amalfi Coast | Elite Traveler
09252021 Cetara is the first village you see from the ferry when traveling from Salerno and it is a delights: there is little to see here, the place is tiny , but its beautiful position and the food are more than enough to make it worth a stop. Amalfi Coast towns you’ll love: best cities on the Amalfi Coast to visit and stay | Mama Loves Italy
09262021 An excellent restaurant is at Melizzano, a small hill town not so far from Benevento. Locanda Radici by Angelo D’Amico. Angelo D’Amico is the patron and the chef of this gorgeous restaurant. What You Need to Know When Traveling to Sannio, Italy · Tips from a local | What the Doost
09272021 Shooting of the sequel of the hit movie Netflix. Among the very probable things is the soundtrack that could be entrusted again to Tommaso Paradiso. He spent his holidays right on the coast: looking for the inspiration of the new song that will be the backbone of the film. Under the moon of Amalfi: what we know about the sequel to Under the sun of Riccione | World Stock Market
09282021 With their Colli di Lapio vineyard, the Romanos had been a part of an early wave of growers-turned-winemakers. By 2009 the influential Italian meals and wine journal Gambero Rosso named the Clelia Romano Fiano the Greatest White Wine in Italy. Italy’s Best White-Wine Bargains | WSJ
09292021 "I knew that my fiance (now husband) would love the dramatic landscape of the Amalfi Coast, so I began exploring this as an option for the kick off to our Italian getaway. Casa Angelina is the most modern and fresh hotel you will find on the Amalfi Coast." Our recent stay: Casa Angelina | Explorateur Travel
09302021 A special wedding proposal with fireworks, musicians on boats playing the favourite song of the couple and “will you marry me?” projected on the Faraglioni Rocks! What else? capri_moments | Instagram

09042021 Hidden Naples. Discover the Treasure of San Gennaro and its extraordinary cultural influence on this vibrant city. San Gennaro, the son of Naples | Italia! magazine

09032021 Kendall Jenner and her boyfriend are currently vacationing in Europe with friends. The duo also climbed aboard a yacht that took them across Italian waters. On Instagram Kendall posted a slideshow of photos of herself wearing a long green dress: "Beautiful," she wrote. Kendall Jenner and Boyfriend Devin Booker Pose for Cute Photo During Night Out in Capri | People

09022021 Artworks will appear in unusual locations, including the Procida dock, terraces overlooking the Gulf of Naples. PANORAMA is the first annual exhibition organised by ITALICS, a consortium of more than 60 Italian galleries dealing in contemporary, modern, and pre-modern art. ‘Panorama’ Brings Over 50 Works to Procida, Italy’s Capital of Culture 2022 | Ocula