LOUIS VUITTON CUP 2027 — NAPLES — LUNA ROSSA 1: WOMEN & YOUTH TEAM Italy will be the second European nation the world’s oldest still-running sports competition has visited, but this year marks a historic first, with each team now required to field at least one woman as part of its crew. The inclusion of women, albeit mandatory, is no small matter, as sailing has long been accused of being a masculine environment, if not outright sexist. Can women become a much bigger part of the iconic America’s Cup? | CNN

THE ANCIENT SETTLEMENT OF CUMA LIES ON THE COAST IN THE REGION CALLED THE PHLEGRAEAN FIELDS The Trojan War was dated by the ancient Greeks to c. 1200 BCE, about the end of the Bronze Age. This would mean that the formation of Magna Graecia supposedly started at about that time. However, there is little to no evidence for extensive Mycenaean Greek settlements in Italy. In contrast, archaeology reveals that the Greeks first started settling in Italy in the eighth century BCE. The earliest Greek city on mainland Italy was Cumae. Magna Graecia: How Southern Italy Became a Second Homeland for the Ancient Greeks | Greek Reporter

AMALFI COAST: HISTORY, FOOD, CRAFTSMANSHIP, PEOPLE, AND TRADITIONS BEHIND THE DESTINATION "I think one of the reasons Amalfi to be such a perennial destination is that it has never been only about the view— the landscape is extraordinary, but Amalfi has a depth of history and culture that you can still feel when you walk through the town," says Alessandro Mansi, owner of Amalfi’s cliffside Hotel Miramalfi. "I think this balance between heritage and evolution is what makes the Amalfi Coast particularly interesting right now." An Essential Guide to the Amalfi Coast, Which Is Even Better in Fall Condé Nast Traveler

THE CLANIO, THE MAIN WATERCOURSE CROSSING IRPINIA'S AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY A new associative body: the Producers' Organization 'Irpinia Valle del Clanio' has been established. Around twenty companies, starting from the Mandamento area, have already joined the new civic-entrepreneurial group. The founding core comes from the Valle del Clanio Association and has already extended its reach by gaining the support of companies from across the province of Avellino. A New Producers' Organization for Irpinia's Future | Il Mattino

FALANGHINA WINES FROM THE CAMPI FLEGREI DISTRICT IS MAKING WAVES WITH CONSUMERS "With our Falanghina, we aim to preserve volcanic minerality and a savory freshness that come directly from the soil." At Salvatore Martusciello Wines these vines grow on the rim of an active volcanic caldera, and some are over a century old; their roots have been in this ash and tuff for generations. “Falanghina is our story; today we still cultivate the old vineyards of our grandfathers.” At La Sibilla in Bacoli in Campi Flegrei, explaining that they have ungrafted vines, “the variety (they work with Falanghina Flegrea) remain unmodified from its origins. Falanghina Finally Struts its Stuff | Wine Searcher

NAPLES IS AN AMAZING PLACE, BOTH AS CITY AND AS A RACECOURSE. Luna Rossa 1 set the early pace on the Bay of Naples for the second Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta (PR2). The first day of Practice produced a masterclass of pace, precision and patience. The senior Luna Rossa team — led by Peter Burling — read the wind to perfection and predominantly played the right-hand side of the course (looking upwind). AC38 – Luna Rossa set early pace on the Bay of Naples | Sail Web

FOILARE, OH OH! In Naples teams will compete head-to-head to determine who will face defending champion New Zealand. The America’s Cup, the world’s oldest international competition still operating, is entering a new era. After 12 months of heated negotiations, a new set of rules and shared governance structure were finally agreed last year. “We’re going to have the boats racing with Capri in the background, hundreds of thousands of people,” says Marzio Perrelli. “That will be one of the strongest images that the sport has ever produced.” America’s Cup makes bid to ensure long-term future | Financial Times

THREE WOODEN BOATS: ART, MIGRATION, AND MEMORY IN NAPLES The boats as a crucifix and its refection on modern day conditions. Positioned at the centre of the square and appearing partially submerged in the ground, the installation overlooks the Port of Naples, bringing West Africa and the Mediterranean into dialogue – two regions connected by centuries of exchange and passage. This public commission takes its title from the legendary Malian musician Ali Farka Touré‘s album Voyageur. Ibrahim Mahama at Piazza Municipio, Naples | White Cube

THE APPIAN WAY TELLS A UNIQUELY ITALIAN STORY: IS A LIVING LANDSCAPE The Via Appia owes its name to Appius Claudius Caecus, who sought to connect Rome with Capua, a wealthy city in the region once known as Campania Felix, celebrated for its fertile farmland and abundant harvests. Before the Appian Way disappears once again into the countryside of the Ager Falernus, there is time for a glass of Falernian wine, the most prized wine of ancient Rome, at the Bianchino estate. The Appian Way: A Uniquely Italian Story | GreenMarked

DO YOU KNOW SANNIO? HOME TO AN ASTOUNDINGLY LARGE NUMBER OF CULTIVAR. Forastera, piedirosso, sciascinoso and coda di volpe bianca are but four of the region’s grapes that deserve more exposure to the outside world.  Cantina Sociale La Guardiense is a cooperative that produces a wide variety of wines, including aglianico, fiano, greco and a very good falanghina, all part of its Janare program, which was instituted to “safeguard and improve local grape varieties.” Wines From a Unsung Region of Italy You Need to Know — The Magic of Sannio | PaperCity Magazine

SANNIO WINE AND FOOD REGION FEATURED IN A FICTION-DOCUMENTARY Amore nel Sannio (Love in the Sannio) is an upcoming 35-minute Bongiorno Productions: it premieres on PBS on October 1, 2026.  A journey to the fairytale Sannio region in Italy, capturing a budding romance inspired by the local pairing of wine and prosciutto. Explores the hidden gems of Campania, set against the backdrop of Mount Vesuvius. Newark filmmakers Marylou and Jerome Bongiorno on their latest PBS doc "Amore nel Sannio". - WBGO | YouTube

ITALY BUILT ITS ENTIRE BAR CULTURE AROUND A SINGLE, GLAMOROUS IDEA: APERITIVO The tradition of aperitivo, which derives from the Latin word aperire (“to open”), is designed to prepare the stomach for dinner. "The Milano-Torino combines bitter Campari from Milan and red vermouth from Turin, creating the sweet-and-bitter foundation of all national mixology," says Ambrogio De Siano from Ischia’s San Montano Resort & Spa. “Here in Sorrento, citrus, Mediterranean herbs, and especially our lemons naturally become part of the language of the bar.” Giuseppe Lamparella, who leads Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria’s new bar, says. A Guide to the Great Italian Cocktails | Vogue

CAPODICHINO'S VISION: THE NAPLES AIRPORT MASTERPLAN 2035 UNVEILED More space, new services and a reorganized road system, with the aim of reaching 17.3 million passengers a year by 2035 Naples Capodichino Airport has presented the new Masterplan, which defines the development of the airport for the coming years. The main interventions include a second terminal of about 15,000 m² together with new parking areas for aircraft, a new cargo-logistics area, an airport hotel. Naples Airport: new non-Schengen terminal and more passenger services | Avion Tourism

REVIVING POMPEII'S ANCIENT VINEYARDS Archeology of viticulture in the 14 vineyards scattered among the ruins of Pompeii, covering just over one hectare. Now being replanted and tended by the Feudi di San Gregorio group, led by agronomist Pierpaolo Sirch and oenologist Viviana Malafarina as part of a much bigger future plan to reinstate wine production in the archaeological park. It is also a living museum of different planting, trellising and training systems and cultivation of rare and historic local varieties including Sciascinoso and Caprettone. A visit for the ages - @christinavmakris | Instagram

MUDD NAPLES: A MUSEUM THAT IS NOT REALLY A MUSEUM The philosophy behind MUDD is based on accessibility, participation and the culture of giving. The project encourages younger generations to become its custodians and ambassadors. The initiative was conceived by the Archbishop of Naples and is promoted through Fondazione Napoli C’entro. Its mission is to return Naples’ artistic and religious heritage to the city while, at the same time, creating training and employment opportunities for younger generations. Free Things to Do in Naples with Students & Neapolitan MUDD | Ranieri Tour Operator

NAPLES IS A FORMER IMPERIAL CITY And although run down and graffitied, it still has treasures to make the soul sing. I arrived there one weekend this summer, and went straight up to my charming room on the sixth floor of the grand but dusty Hotel Excelsior. When I awoke in the early morning of the next day, it was to a heart-stopping view. Light streamed through the window and on to my terrace; below was the bay, the sun twinkling on its calm waves, and on the far side, in all its majesty, was Vesuvius. Bay Watch | The World of Interiors

"WE ARE LIVE IN NAPLES, IN ITALY. I AM RICHARD QUEST, AND OF COURSE HERE I MEAN BUSINESS." Naples Mayor: Tourism Makes Us an International City. New A.I. and digital companies are investing, tourism is going through the roof. Put it all together, and you can say that Naples really does have the wind in its sails, literally and figuratively. After all, America's cup is here in 2027. "These assets are changing value around the world position, geographical position, culture, and these things are making Naples and the city more valuable in terms of possibility for future change." Economist Salvatore Capasso on the mpact of heat on Naples. - @QuestMeansBusiness | YouTube

BUILT AT CASTELLAMMARE DI STABIA THE AMERIGO VESPUCCI IS NOW SAILING HOME Riding high in the water, with triple decks indicated by painted stripes, Amerigo Vespucci is a 20th-century goodwill ambassador, as well as a symbol of Italy’s global maritime heritage and tradition. Named for the great explorer and cartographer of the 17th century, this elegant, full-rigged ship is a grand visitor to many ceremonial parades of sail. Since her launch, Amerigo Vespucci has been used to train junior officers of the Italian Navy. Amerigo Vespucci | Sail Boston® 2026

GRAGNANO PASTA CELEBRATES ITS LONG HISTORY The ‘Gragnano Città della pasta’ festival will take place, this year entitled ‘MONDOPASTA! Pasta around the world. The world in pasta’, an event that traces the journey of Gragnano IGP pasta around the world and its extraordinary connection with the Campania region where it all began. This three-day event, dedicated to a product that epitomises ‘Made in Italy' excellence, is organised by the Consortium for the Protection of Gragnano PGI Pasta (Consorzio di Tutela della Pasta di Gragnano IGP). ‘MondoPasta’ has been launched to promote Gragnano pasta | Il Sole 24 Ore

TONI SERVILLO BRINGS GRAVITAS TO A DITHERING NEAPOLITAN GHOST STORY The Italian screen legend stars as Daniele, a renowned illustrator whose life of elegant solitude is abruptly turned upside down when he’s called on to look after his five-year-old grandson in Naples. Confined together in the apartment, grandfather and grandson enter into an escalating battle of wills that forces Daniele to reckon with the ghosts of his own childhood and family history. Venice First Look: Toni Servillo Meets His Match in Mario Martone’s ‘Scherzetto’ | The Hollywood Reporter