SEPTEMBER 2025

PURITY AND FRESHNESS

09012025 Caprese salad adds just three things to that preparation: mozzarella, basil and olive oil. So pull a bottle of white out of the icebox. In keeping with the pairing mantra “What grows together goes together,” we went Italian with our wine selections, with one pick from each of Campania’s three leading white grapes: Falanghina, Fiano and Greco. What Wine Goes with Caprese Salad? | Wine Spectator
09022025 New management of the Castle Gesualdo in Campania, southern Italy, an ambitious cultural, touristic and economic revitalisation project aimed at transforming the historic residence of Prince Carlo Gesualdo. Cultural events, sensory paths, exhibitions, educational activities, and integrated tourist services. “This will bring value to all of Irpinia, transforming the castle into a point of reference for culture, hospitality, and innovation.” Australian company Irpinia Escapes takes over management of Castle Gesualdo | Travel Weekly
09032025 To call Campania the most exciting wine region in Italy is a big statement. Depending on your metrics however, it may well be true. Appreciated in equal measure for both its red and white wines, a new generation of ownership is not only leveraging the latest wine making science, it is doing so to advance the reputations of traditional grape varieties. Campania Now Confidently At The Heart Of Italy’s Viticultural Excitement | Forbes
09042025 As the summer is coming to an end, we’re already dreaming of our next vacation. For this iteration of travel inspiration, we looked into Turkish screen star Hande Erçel’s summer in Positano, and it was a masterclass in la dolce vita. Her Instagram feed served as a visual blueprint for the ultimate Italian coastal escape. Positano is the Coast’s photogenic heart. To experience it is to embrace its vertical reality. The ultimate guide to spending your next vacation in Italy, inspired by Hande Erçel | Emirates Woman
09052025 Naples is home to one of the most exciting food cultures in Italy, with an incredibly varied eating and drinking scene that is in continual evolution. The city is brimming with places to eat from street food to historic pizzerie, old-school ristoranti and modest, family-run trattorie. Then there are the new-generation osterias, and the growing number of high-end fine-dining establishments boasting Michelin stars. The best restaurants in Naples: 10 delicious spots to bookmark | Condé Nast Traveller
09062025 Cisco has been named Official Secure AI Infrastructure Partner of Team Luna Rossa for the 38th America's Cup in Naples. Cisco's AI-powered security and unified technology platform will protect Luna Rossa against cyberthreats while securing operations to enable critical decision-making in real-time. “Success in today’s America’s Cup is as much about technology as it is about sailing.” Cisco’s AI-driven technology to connect and protect Luna Rossa’s America’s Cup Challenge | Cisco Newsroom
09072025 The latest chapter in the evolution of Santa Caterina hotel in Amalfi – shaping new experiences in space and cuisine. Senzafine, a rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar opened in June 2025. The goal is clear: to expand the hotel’s culinary offerings and experiential moments. The material palette tells the story of the local territory. Tabletops echo the colors of the sea. Santa Caterina, Amalfi: The Evolution of Continuity, Senzafine | Lampoon Magazine
09082025 Italy’s Campania has seen a huge rise in interest this year. According to Expedia’s 2025 Summer Travel Report, Campania has seen a huge jump in interest this year. Travel searches for this region went up by 210 per cent compared to 2024. One of the main reasons for this is its beautiful coastline bordering the Tyrrhenian Sea, offering clear blue waters and scenic views. The region is home to popular cities like Naples, Amalfi, Salerno, Positano, Pompeii and Sorrento. Why Tourists Are Heading To This Italian Region Instead Of Florence In 2025 | News18
09092025 Located centrally in the heart of Napoli, this hotel offers great amenities, including a rooftop bar and solarium, setting the tone for a romantic getaway. Unlike many hotels in Italy that often feel crammed, Renaissance Naples Hotel Mediterraneo offers spacious rooms. I also appreciate the updated McFit fitness centre, one of the largest hotel gyms I've seen. The Perfect Place for Couples in Napoli: Renaissance Naples Hotel Mediterraneo | The Tribune
09102025 Curved panels of weathering steel swaddle this entrance to Monte Sant'Angelo Subway Station, completed by sculptor Anish Kapoor. Set to open on 11 September, the textured pebble-like entrance is one of two created by Kapoor and Amanda Levete's studio AL_A linking to the underground in Naples' Traiano district. Both entrances link to a network of tunnels and designs draw on the geology of their surroundings in Naples. Anish Kapoor's long-awaited underground station set to open in Naples | Dezeen
09112025 Japan and the Italian region of Campania have joined forces in the name of culture at the Italy Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. The occasion was a round table that focused on the excavation campaigns and the results of research conducted by the University of Tokyo at the archaeological site of Somma Vesuviana in Campania. Mari Yamazaki, a famous manga artist spoke about the most recent discoveries. Japan, Campania join forces at Italy Pavilion | ANSA
09122025"With Salerno becoming a destination in the Mediterranean basin, we need to implement a strategy for Salerno and its province to intercept more and more flows for the Salerno provincial destinations, which offer authenticity, emotions, and even experiential tourism. We have seen that the city has grown significantly as a cruise hub," confirms the local president of Confesercenti, "and this can represent a formidable injection of confidence for the so-called return tourism and ensure that international guests can return and visit the province far and wide." Shifting Travel Patterns in Salerno | Il Mattino
09132025 Sorrento was once a bustling Roman settlement, and you can still feel echoes of its past at the clifftop Bellevue Syrene hotel — from the Roman-era colonnade on the breakfast terrace to the towering fishery ruins on the private beach at the foot of the tufa bluff. Breakfast is served in the gloriously frescoed Villa Pompeiana, a near-perfect replica of the House of Vetti ruin in Pompeii and a glorious reminder of the area’s past. My night sleeping among real Roman ruins in Sorrento | The Times
09142025 If Italy is on your travel bucket list, fasten your seat belt. This fast-paced action series starring heartthrob Jesse Williams was filmed in English, in and around the stunningly beautiful town of Positano. The ultra-luxury Villa Treville Positano, perched on a picturesque cliff overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, serves as the fictional hotel. Experience the Amalfi Coast's luxury retreat in the upcoming Amazon Prime action drama. Villa Treville—The Real ‘Hotel Costiera’ In New Made-In-Italy Series | Forbes
09152025  The newly signed agreement includes a significant development with the entry of the Pazziella Garden and Suites hotel in Capri. The agreement has also been renewed for the Marriott Grand Hotel Flora in Rome and the Renaissance Naples Hotel Mediterraneo, which confirms its brand reputation with a series of renovations planned over the coming years to consolidate its position in Naples, a key host of major events such as the 2027 America’s Cup. Salvatore Naldi’s SNG Hotels Group announces Rome hotel will join The Luxury Collection | CPP-LUXURY.COM
09162025 The English Garden covers in total an area of more than 24 hectares. The English Mansion, home of the gardener Graefer, built on two floors; the Aperìa, for the breeding of bees and finally transformed into a greenhouse in 1826. Nearby, there are four greenhouses in which Graefer planted the plants he was looking for in Capri, in the Salentino area or in Palermo. Close to them are the Aquarium, intended for aquatic plants, the Rose Garden and the Botanic School. Reggia di Caserta - Description | The European Route of Historic Gardens
09172025  Kevin De Bruyne will return to Manchester City on Thursday with the wind in his sails after a fast start with Napoli, who return to the Champions League full of confidence following a perfect start to the Serie A season. The Belgian footballer heads back to the Etihad stadium with two goals from his first three Napoli matches and a starring role in the Italian champions' bid to make a mark in Europe's elite club competition. 'Genius' Kevin De Bruyne Leads Napoli In Emotional Return To Manchester City | NDTV
09182025 A pair of scissors with diners encouraged to use them to cut the pizzas into quarters and fold before eating, as is traditionally done in Naples. The pizza’s dough will be handmade fresh daily using flour sourced from Molini Pizzuti. San Marzano tomatoes will be sourced from Solania and Fior di Latte Mozzarella from the small coastal town of Vico Equense. The pizzas will be cooked in an Acunto Forni pizza oven. Authentic Neapolitan pizza brand Forbici to debut in Manchester | Restaurant
09192025 A stunning island off the Italian coast, Ischia is set to play host to Williams and Preti’s nuptials this Friday. According to Ansa, while the wedding will take place at the Lighthouse Punta Imperatore, a hotel on the southwest of the island, the wedding party will then move to Lisola, a restaurant recognised for its high-class Mediterranean cuisine. Where will Venus Williams marry Andrea Preti? Stunning wedding venue revealed | Tennis365
09202025 Sophisticated, upmarket Chiaia share the city centre space with the dilapidated, densely populated yet vibrant Rione Sanità. The result is an exhilarating and refreshing energy that is largely missing in some of Italy’s more tourist-orientated cities. Naples is full of small hotels and B&Bs. The combination of a genuinely warm welcome, beautiful interior design, a delicious breakfast and a compellingly ‘Neapolitan’ location make Casa d'Anna ai Cristallini a winner. The perfect weekend in Naples, Italy’s chaotic yet seductive southern city | The Telegraph
09212025The AC Tech Fan Village at the newly transformed Bagnoli Marina. (Artist’s impression.) The video presentation showcased the scale of the ambition for holding the America’s Cup regatta in the historic City of Naples. Bagnoli, the western seaside quarter of Naples is set for a remarkable transformation that will convert this former industrial area into the epicentre of the action for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup. America’s Cup Events & Sport e Salute unveil the dramatic vision for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples 2027, at the 65th Genoa International Boat Show | Live Sail Die
09222025 Property on this fabled coast is in high demand—it's rarely available, and when it does come up for purchase, transforming it into a hotel comes with significant costs and challenges. Furore Grand Hotel was no exception. Owners and brothers Irollo de Lutiis, reportedly invested 30 million euros and spent four years renovating it. The hotel is now a resplendent member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and home to a Michelin-starred restaurant. This New Hotel on Italy's Amalfi Coast Is Hidden From the Crowds—With a Michelin-starred Restaurant and an Outdoor Infinity Pool | Travel + Leisure
09232025 During his residency in Praiano, a researcher begins to explore the life and work of Vali Myers (1930-2003), an eclectic Australian artist who lived for decades in the natural heart of Vallone Porto in Positano, through the firsthand accounts of those who knew her. "Together we began researching the period between Vali’s arrival in Positano in 1952 and 1967, examining her relationship with the territory. We sought to understand how the places and people Vali experienced during her time in Positano influenced her work." The Foxes Beat the Hounds | NERO
09242025 Falerno del Massico Rosso Vigna Camarato, Villa Matilde Avallone’s flagship red wine is from a single vineyard, with soil rich in pyroclastic matter. It is only produced in the best years, and like ancient Falernian wine,  handcare selection of the grape bunches (80% Aglianico Falerno and 20% Piedirosso Falerno). If the Campania Felix was the source of the Roman’s greatest wines, Vigna Camarato today is considered one of the great red wines not only from Campania but from all of Italy. Falernian Wine: Yesterday, Today, And Tomorrow | The World of Fine Wine
09252025 I spent my first two nights on the eastern edge of the coast in Vietri sul Mare, the birthplace of the area's famed ceramics. There was so much to take in, from the peach-colored buildings tumbling toward the sea to the cathedrals glinting in the sun, all craddled by the Lattari Mountains. Throughout my trip, I saw plenty of visitors in Vietri sul Mare — even in November, the coast's offseason. All in all, warm locals, and quiet beaches won me over. My favorite stop on Italy's Amalfi Coast felt like a hidden gem — plus, it was less crowded than spots like Positano | Business Insider
09262025 Arriving in Guardia Sanframondi, a village of barely 5,000 people located northeast of Naples, in Italy’s Campania region, Caroline Chirichella says she was immediately won over — so much so that she set about buying a house there. “Guardia is slow living, la dolce vita at its best,” she says. “I’ve met so many amazing people, both expats and locals. Everyone looks out for one another, which is exactly what I wanted when it came time to raise a family. New York became ‘too crazy’ so she moved to an Italian village, met her husband and started a family | CNN
09272025 Shot in luminous black and white, Below the Clouds is the result of three years lived “on the horizon of Vesuvius, looking for traces of history, the excavation of time, what remains of everyday life”, as the filmmaker Gianfranco Rosi explained. The narrative time of the film is the Circumvesuviana, the 142 kilometres-long railway network that traverses the oriental part of Naples’s metropolitan area, inhabited by 2 million people. A land that shakes and boils over from the fumaroles of the Phlegraean Fields. Review: Below the Clouds | Cineuropa
09282025 Visited for both its extraordinary collections and the sheer splendour of the place, offering special access to the Bourbon princes’ royal place. Upon arrival, you will be captivated by the vastness of this 130-hectar park. Friends and family love to gather in this hilly and lush place to play football, have a picnic or wander one of the 500 hiking trails. The Farnese Collection and Neapolitan gallery compete in their ability to trace the history of painting, from the 13th to the 18th century. Travelling to Naples? Here are 7 must-see sites in the capital of southern Italy | EnVols
09292025 With 494 acres of privately owned vineyards in the best sites of the Avellino province, Terredora di Paolo is one of the largest wineries in southern Italy. In Irpinia, the wines exhibit a distinctive personality due to its unique microclimate. The altitude at which the vineyards are found, the soil and the thermal fluctuations develop wines that are intense and elegant and display complex bouquets. Since its establishment in 1978, Terredora di Paolo has focused on rediscovering and restoring Campania’s ancient and native varietals such as Aglianico, Fiano, Greco and Falanghina. Terredora Di Paolo | Vias Imports Ltd
09302025 Here to discover world-class wines that represent the highest standards in quality, transparency of terroir, long-term aging potential and sheer excitement. Campania excels at all of these across a diverse selection of both red and white varieties. It delivers something for every level of collector and provides fantastic value compared to Barolo, Burgundy, Brunello di Montalcino and Bordeaux. And yet, discussions rarely center on which new Aglianico or Taurasi collectors are chasing, or which mature vintage excites them most. Making The Case for Campania | Vinous