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AUGUST 2025

THE TAURASI TOAST

08012025 A glory of Italian viticulture the Aglianico grape grown in Taurasi, Province of Avellino. The Taurasi DOCG wine production area covers a total of 245 km2 and includes the municipalities of  Taurasi, Bonito, Castelfranci, Castelvetere sul Calore, Fontanarosa, Lapio, Luogosano, Mirabella Eclano, Montefalcione, Montemarano, Montemiletto, Paternopoli, Pietradefusi, Sant'Angelo all'Esca, San Mango sul Calore, Torre le Nocelle, and Venticano. Taurasi DOCG | Consorzio Tutela dei Vini d'Irpinia
08022025 95% of all Falanghina produced in Italy, is produced in Campania, and 80% of that in Benevento. In Sannio it is mostly the Benevento variety. In their youth the wines have aromas of banana, apple, lemon blossoms, and eucalyptus. Falanghina can age very well and will develop notes of clove, pineapple, pine needles, and saltiness. Campania Wine Tour Part 1: Sannio | Stefan's Gourmet Blog
08032025 The challenge by Luna Rossa for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples is a mighty one. The team started training early in 2025 and took delivery of a second AC40 to conduct two-boat match-racing practice. Can they win in 2027 in their home country? They are the early favourites. Italy is set to go America’s Cup crazy and the ‘tifosi’ will be cheering from every vantage point of the picturesque Bay of Naples. The Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia (CRVI) of Naples will support the potential Challenger. The Luna Rossa story: sailing into history | America's Cup
08042025 The trainees are at the headquarters of the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana in Naples (the "True Neapolitan Pizza Association", or AVPN for short). This group of culinary custodians has set out to ensure that the delectable dish stays true to its Neapolitan roots – at least if you're going to call it "real" pizza. With its training school, competitions, trade fairs and a large bronze pizza statue shining just outside its headquarters the AVPN has become a veritable empire of pizza authenticity. Italy's undercover pizza | BBC Travel
08052025  Naples is famous for its vongole and we eat a lot of seafood here in the city. We Napoletani are completely mad about food. It is always on our minds – and usually the topic of conversation. Sunday lunch with family is a ritual we stick to religiously. It is an excuse to come together, share laughter and a great many dishes. A Neapolitan lunch doesn’t just last one hour – sometimes it can go on until dinnertime and we will eat and eat and eat and talk about eating while we eat.’ Five delicious Italian recipes straight from Nonna's cookbook | Daily Mail
08062025 “I often paint in the forgotten lemon grove in the walled garden surrounding the Villa Eldorado. Large round Procida lemons, called Limoni Pane or bread-lemons for their thick rind.” Typically awakened by seagulls, her painting sessions often begin at 5:30 a.m., with the view of Mount Vesuvius to the east. “In painting these places with my easel standing next to the cactus on a cliff overlooking the sea.” Lucy MacGillis captures the soul of Umbria and Procida in new works | The Berkshire Eagle
08072025 San Montano Resort & Spa, one of southern Italy’s most exquisite escapes, just unveiled a dazzling redesign that’s sure to lure discerning travelers to the storied island of Ischia. The Lighthouse Suite, a unique two-bedroom villa housed in the remnants of a former military lighthouse at the top of the property, ranks among the renovation’s most exquisite additions. Offering 360-degree views of the Tyrrhenian Sea from the resort’s highest point. This Newly Revamped Luxury Resort Is The Best Reason To Visit Ischia Now | Forbes
08082025 Kevin De Bruyne's next challenge comes in Serie A after his free transfer to reigning champion Napoli, and the 34 year-old is already noticing the difference between new boss Conte and Guardiola. "I'd say they're two different ways to play football: Pep is probably a little more focused on ball control and possession, while Conte is a little more structured in his game and focuses a lot on mentality." As summer signings in Naples, the former Premier League star was called the "king" by the fans when he arrived in Italy. De Bruyne on the differences between Pep, Conte | beIN Sports
08092025 There is often a sense of nostalgia for certain vehicles throughout history and the Ford Capri certainly evoked that. Talk of reviving the Capri nameplate - inspired by the Italian island off the Gulf of Naples - has been rife for over 20 years. Now that talk has finally come to fruition in the form of a new all-electric SUV. Key to selling the new Capri is the promise of 627km (390 miles) of range on a single charge. The Ford Capri is back….but not as you’d expect | Driven
08102025 We strolled through town, passing an array of luxury brand shops — from Ferragamo to Dolce & Gabbana — and walked about 45 minutes on a scenic trail downward to the water, to the famed beach club La Fontelina. We enjoyed spritzes, seafood and people watching at the scenic spot right on the water, recognizable by their blue and white striped umbrellas, before catching a boat back to the hotel. Twenty-Four Hours in Capri, Italy | Los Angeles Magazine
08112025 Nomas magazine issue 21 is dedicated to the most sung city of Italy—to Naples. The port city, the queen of the South with the heritage of its historical centre, with its palazzi and its poor neighbourhoods. An ideal place for nomads in search of beauty in the daily life of a city which remains restless even when it goes silent. A culinary destination, Naples retains a passion for football, design, jazz and writers. Nomas №21 – Napoli | Edicola 518
08122025 The Tonale is manufactured in Pomigliano, Italy, and there are Italian hints everywhere. The Tributo Italiano Edition makes its debut on the Tonale this model year. From the “V” insert on the front grille and 20-inch alloy wheels with red Brembo brake calipers, there are standout elements all over this Tonale. This small SUV have is 285 horsepower and 347 pound-feet of torque. Why The 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale Tributo Italiano Is The Right Sized Alfa You Can Afford | autoblog.com
08132025 Il Monastero, the hotel within the castle, is the best stay on Ischia. It’s a simple place, formerly a convent of the Poor Clares, and has a humility which reflects that. Breakfast is served on a terrace: figs, strawberries, homemade bread and tomatoes. The volcanic earth here gives the produce an unbelievable intensity of flavour. A guide to summer on Ischia, Italy’s ‘green island’ | Financial Times
08142025 A volcanic eruption sank Aenaria nearly 2,000 years ago. Now, underwater tours and ongoing excavations are bringing Ischia's fascinating history back to the surface. The vast Bay of Cartaromana opens up before us. Jagged cliffs shoot up from the waves; sunbathers sprawl on the inlet bridge leading to the Aragonese Castle. Through the turquoise-blue water, an ancient city's quay; buried in the cool dark for centuries and perfectly preserved. Italy's sunken city returning from the sea | BBC Travel
08152025 When I first went to Napoli, I was observing the city through the narrow black viewfinder of my Super 8mm camera. Most of the film, however, got lost in development. From Antiquity to the Saracens and the Spanish, the ruling classes vanished many times. But the people survived. The lazzaroni, the poorest of the poor, carry that burning fire of Napoli as their beacon. I now understood these archetypes so “normal” to the city while framing them. I decided to cast my lead characters for my lost film about Naples. Nomas Magazine - Prove 'e Bellezza | The Stimuleye 
08162025 Naples is all aesthetic trash and everyday theatre. Fake flowers on balconies, shrines by scooters, plastic tablecloths, lace curtains. Life spills into the streets: fried pizza in wax paper, eaten standing. Football always on in living rooms. Granfathers still running restaurants, greetings regulars like family. Messy, loud, full of life — and easy to get lost in. How to Napoli. | Studio Sucks City Guide
08172025 A remarkably well-preserved Roman bathhouse submerged about 10 miles off the coast of Naples, Italy, might have belonged to Cicero. Among the ruins of Baiae, a notoriously luxe and hedonistic resort frequented by the most elite Romans, including Julius Caesar and his adopted son Augustus. Classical writings document a Baiae villa belonging to Cicero, who is remembered as the greatest Roman orator for his innovations in rhetoric. Newly Discovered Underwater Bathhouse May Have Belonged to Cicero | The Daily Beast
08182025 From a centuries-old ungrafted vineyard on the island of Capri, this red is blend of Aglianico, Piedirosso and native black grapes. Capri Rosso: on the nose, liquorice, violet and blackberry distinguish an intense bouquet. The palate is no less impressive: creamy and pulpy, with well-extracted tannins. Wines on the edge | Gambero Rosso
08192025 This week’s announcement from the America's Cup felt momentous. For the first time in its 174-year history, female sailors will be mandated onboard AC75s. This cannot become another Instagram moment with headlines about “sparkling” or “smiling” female sailors that miss the point entirely. Mandating female inclusion must be backed by systems that identify raw talent, prepare women to earn selection on merit, and ensure they are seen as sailors first. An historic moment for the America's Cup, but the real work starts now | Sail-World
08202025 Just a few hours south of Rome, Italy’s coastline unfolds into a breathtaking landscape of rugged cliffs overlooking cerulean waters. According to recent data from Oliver’s Travels, Campania — which includes Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast — ranks as the second most searched region in Italy. For high-demand destinations, it is essential for travelers to make reservations early and plan well in advance for the experiences they want to have. Perfect Amalfi & Sorrento Coast Itinerary: Top Villas, Boat Tours And Michelin Dining | Forbes
08212025 “We’re in the business of fantasies,” said Ian Griffiths before a show as fantastical as any conjured during his 38 years at Max Mara. “We deal in romantic ideas. So in this collection when we talk about Naples, we talk about a fantasy of Naples. And to me Naples is the most extremely Italian city – the city where you have the most Italianness.” Max Mara - Resort '26 | Vogue Scandinavia
08222025 Rebecca Serle's "One Italian Summer" is a love letter to the Amalfi Coast. "I always tell people that the book is a great itinerary! I wrote about the places I love there. I find that my best writing comes when I'm talking about places and meals and geography that I feel a deep connection to and love for." She comes face-to-face with her mother, only she's alive and thirty years younger. She sees the side of her who wasn't just her mother, but also a woman with her own dreams and untold stories. 5 Fiction Books Set In Italy That Will Whisk You Away On A Mediterranean Journey | Women.com
08232025 Does stability breed success? If so, Napoli should begin as clear favourites. No starters have departed, and Kevin De Bruyne has arrived – a symbol of raised ambitions for a football team chasing its third domestic title in four years. Romelu Lukaku will miss the start of the season, but that at least will give the 6ft 7ins striker Lorenzo Lucca a chance to prove his worth. Napoli have aldo added the Netherlands international Noa Lang on the wing. Napoli and Conte stand as a rare point of continuity before Serie A restart | The Guardian
08242025 It's not hard to see why people are drawn to this UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Amalfi Coast is remarkable for more than just its crystalline sea and culinary delicacies; it’s full of rich history, art, craft, traditions and natural beauty. And it's important to visit ethically and thoughtfully. The 17 best things to do on the Amalfi Coast | Lonely Planet 
08252025 “I knocked on so many doors in the US without much luck but now it’s our most important market,” says Gianluca Isaia, the CEO of Neapolitan tailoring company Isaia. Nowadays, the label has established a network of boutiques across the US. More shops in Washington, Zürich and Paris are planned, each designed to offer a taste of the brand’s Neapolitan spirit. Isaia: The Italian tailor bringing Neapolitan style to the world | Monocle
08262025 “The Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen." Rebecca and Captain Kilmer were the lucky guests on this amazing sailing yacht, and he looks forward to sharing exactly what that was like. David Kilmer will combine images and the spoken word to create an immersive experience by reading about the trip from his newest book, The Way of the Sailor. Kilmer to present Amalfi Coast trip Aug. 26 |  Coeur D'Alene Presse
08272025 One of southern Italy’s oldest wineries makes a comeback. Tufo is the hamlet that gives its name to one of most complex and famous white wines: Greco di Tufo. Nestled in the Campania hinterlands, Tufo and seven surrounding communes have about 2,000 acres of vineyard planted to the local subvariety of Greco Bianco. The Prince of Greco di Tufo | Wine Spectator
08282025 The estate’s wine resort [on the slopes of the estinct volcano of Roccamonfina] offers eight rooms, the Humus restaurant (which focuses on local products according to a "picked and eaten" principle), and a small lake for swimming and relaxation. Of the various wine tasting options, the one dedicated to L'Anfora nel Bicchiere, which covers the process of making wines in amphora, is particularly fascinating. The Best Italian Wineries to Visit Near Naples | Food & Wine
08292025 Organized by the Identità Mediterranea Association a day dedicated to discovering the ungrafted grape variety at the origins of viticulture. Different realities coexist in the Neapolitan area: from the soils characterized by the siliceous sands of the Campi Flegrei to the lavas of Vesuvius, i.e. dark and crumbly soils rich in potassium, where the plants are almost everywhere "ungrafted", with the denominations Campi Flegrei DOC and Vesuvio DOC. FINE WINES FROM CAMPANIA 5 Unique and Exclusive Reds and 5 Whites | Sommelier Wine Box
08302025 Italian chef Alberto Annarumma is a master of balance—call it pastry discipline meets haute-cuisine rigor. Now he’s bringing his meticulous precision to every dish at La Serra, the restaurant at the Hotel Le Agavi in Positano. “My cuisine speaks through the humility of simple ingredients, the courage to elevate them, and the generosity of evoking emotion.” Come To La Serra For The Chef, Stay For The Best Views In Positano | Forbes
08312025 The historic Palazzo Avino makes for an ultra-romantic place to stay. The hotel itself is impeccably picture-perfect, with its pink walls echoed in the pink and white striped parasols and canopies dotting the terraces that descend down the steep hillside. The interiors are almost as pleasing as the exteriors, with colourful mid-century-inspired rooms by Giuliano Andrea Dell’Uva, one of Italy's most sought-after architects and interior designers. Why Ravello's ‘Pink Palace’ is the perfect Amalfi Coast destination | House & Garden

THE TAURASI TOAST A glory of Italian viticulture the Aglianico grape grown in Taurasi, Province of Avellino. The Taurasi DOCG wine production area covers a total of 245 km2 and includes the municipalities of  Taurasi, Bonito, Castelfranci, Castelvetere sul Calore, Fontanarosa, Lapio, Luogosano, Mirabella Eclano, Montefalcione, Montemarano, Montemiletto, Paternopoli, Pietradefusi, Sant'Angelo all'Esca, San Mango sul Calore, Torre le Nocelle, and Venticano. Taurasi DOCG | Consorzio Tutela dei Vini d'Irpinia

A TERRITORY RICH IN HISTORY, CULTURE AND WINEMAKING QUALITY A cohesive team ready to lead the Consorzio di Tutela dei Vini d’Irpinia to new challenges. The Consortium commitment: protection of the appellations – Greco di Tufo, Fiano di Avellino, Taurasi and Irpinia DOC – and developing strategic projects for the promotion, marketing and enhancement of Irpinia wines in Italy and abroad. Great attention will also be paid to strengthening territorial identity and supply chain cohesion. Consorzio Tutela Vini Irpinia, Teresa Bruno reconfirmed at the helm | DoctorWine

THE GREEN HEART OF CAMPANIA Avellino is located in the heart of the 'Green Irpinia', one of the most beautiful and richly endowed areas of Italy from an ecological point of view. Covered with a blanket of woods, it includes parks and natural reserves, mountains, plateaus rich in springs, caves, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and forests. It is a lush, unspoilt environment that, with its magical scents and colours, invites you to walk along paths. A Travel Guide to Avellino, Campania: Everything You Need to Know | Dit is Italië

THE OLDEST SITE OF HAZELNUT CULTIVATION IN THE ENTIRE MEDITERRANEAN BASIN Its cultivation has been attested to since at least the 4th–5th century B.C.. The first certain evidence of specialized hazelnut cultivation in Italy was found in some contracts between settlers and owners dating back to the late Middle Ages (800–900 A.D.), in which hazelnut groves in Campania are widely spoken of. In particular, the territory within the province of Avellino is the oldest and most important hazelnut cultivation area in Italy. Hazelnut Cultivation in the Campania Region | MDPI

AN AUSTRALIAN TV SHOWS IRPINIA IN ALL ITS GLORY Irpinia may just be one of the most beautiful places in Italy you may have never heard of. And now, an Italian-Australian woman has set out to ensure the heritage of this DOC appellation northeast of Avellino in Campania, is preserved forever. Irpinia may not be on the radar of even seasoned travellers to Italy, Italo-Australians, and even Italian-born people. Watch: Journey to Irpinia, Italy – With David Whitehill | Signature Luxury Travel & Style

SEPTEMBER 2024

HYPERPINIAN,
CRASIS BETWEEN HYPER AND HIRPINIAN

09012024 Hyperpinian, crasis between 'hyper' and 'Hirpinian'. Financiers love the rich fruitiness of the Super Tuscans. Gourmands sigh over nebbiolo. Gastropubs pour pinot grigio. Prosecco has its own T-shirts. Based in the old region of Irpinia (whose symbol is the grey wolf), Feudi has done a tremendous amount of work exploring what each grape (especially aglianico) can do in different soils and in developing ancient grapes for today’s drinkers. Underrated bottles from Italy’s ancient wine region | The Telegraph

09022024 French high-speed trains (TGVs) will reach Naples by 2026 according to a framework accord filed by State rail company SNCF with Italian network company RFI. TGVs already run from Paris to Turin and Milan. They will in future continue to Venice and Naples. French TGVs to reach Venice, Naples in 2026 | ANSA
09032024 "Our first stop takes us out of the historic city - Pizza Duo spent a month in Naples doing research before the pizzeria opened - to tomato farm Gustarosso, known for its San Marzano tomatoes, a DOP product grown only in the Agro Sarnese Nocerino area of Campania. Its canned tomatoes, are grown, tended to, and hand-picked by a cooperative of passionate farmers using traditional cultivation methods. We went to Naples to discover what makes the best Neapolitan Pizza | Tatler Asia
09042024 Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have unveiled a new destination in Italy: Amalfi Coast (Salerno) Airport. This addition marks Jet2’s ninth airport in Italy and features flights and holiday packages for summer 2025. Offers an extensive range of hotels across the Amalfi Coast, including options in Amalfi, Positano, Ravello, Vietri sul Mare, and the newly introduced Salerno. Jet2 Introduces Exciting New Amalfi Coast Destination | Travel and Tour World
09052024 Australian TV celebrity, and his social media star son, were toast of Irpinia, Italy as they launched the travel company Irpinia Escapes in its hometown. With greater demand by travellers to see areas of Italy less discovered, the Gesualdo area lies in southern Italy and boasts stunning landscapes, rich history and a vibrant culture.  Richard Wilkins and Christian in Italy for the launch of Irpinia Escapes | Travel Weekly
09062024 Open since the 19th century, Grand Hotel Parker's has in its day played home to such illustrious guests as Robert Louis Stevenson, Virginia Woolf and Oscar Wilde. It's the top two floors that truly take your breath away: savour a cocktail at sunset on the rooftop as the entire Gulf of Naples is flooded in pastel-coloured light. Afterwards, head down to the Restaurant George, with its recently acquired second Michelin star, for an alchemy of contemporary cuisine and timeless Neapolitan tradition by chef Domenico Candela. Eat, Sleep, Repeat: A Food-Fuelled Guide To Italy’s Vibrant Southern City, Naples | SUITCASE Magazine
09072024 Determined to revive his career - former box office king Nic Cassino - heads over to Italy instead, where he teams up with an eccentric, down-on-his-luck Italian director to create an artsy, groundbreaking action movie. But as they stumble through cultural clashes and a chaotic production, Nic's comeback attempt spirals into a hilarious journey of mishaps, reinvention, and unexpected discoveries. Dominic Purcell in Meta Action Star Comedy 'Cassino in Ischia' Trailer | FirstShowing
09082024 In Campania there are more varieties of wine grapes than in France. Vineyards in Campania have great possibilities. The name Irpinia comes from hirpus which meant wolf in Oscan (an extinct Indo-European language). In Irpinia the art of wine dates back to the age of the Greek invasion. For this reason, Francesco De Santis decided to establish a school of oenology and viticulture in Avellino. Open Cellars (Cantine Aperte) in Irpinia | Dooid Magazine
09092024 The winds from the land, the Mistral and the Tramontana alternate with those from the sea, the Libeccio, the Ostro and the Scirocco. The result is a unique Irpinia microclimate of its kind. The characteristics of the soil influence the qualities of the grapes which, in turn, will determine the characteristics of the wines. About 3,800 years ago the westernmost area of Irpinia was affected by what is called the Pumice of Avellino Eruption. Irpinia: Land of wolves | Traerte
09102024 Director Saverio Costanzo spoke about the wild and wonderful Italian city at the heart of Ferrante’s Neapolitan Novels, on which the HBO drama is based. To be Neapolitan is to be voraciously proud, and loyal—but as Ferrante explores, the identity also bears the weight of a culture marred by machismo, violence, and archaism. "In Naples, I feel free. I feel free to live in the purest way and I think the success from the book comes from that." On Location: ‘My Brilliant Friend’ Writes One Last Lover Letter to Naples, Italy | Condé Nast Traveler
09112024 Being Neapolitan, we immediately felt a natural and special connection. This shared background helped us organically develop the storyline. Through her artistry, imagination, and the use of 3D scan technology combined with 3D modeling, digital artist Giusy Amoroso brought my vision to life with stunning images, seamlessly blending my electronic music world with the mystical essence of the mermaid “Partenope.” At first, “Partenope” was just a floating idea in my head that I was eager to bring to life. | Anfisa Letyago
09122024 New Jersey native, Anthony Mangieri has regained his crown. His Una Pizza Napoletana on New York’s Lower East Side has been named the best pizzeria in the world by the organization 50 Top Pizza. His pizzas a rooted in a Neapolitan style, but over the decades, his natural-leavened pies have changed as he constantly tinkers with the recipe of his poofy-crusted creations. The 100 Best Pizzerias in the World, According to a New Ranking | Robb Report
09132024 “Ischa Piana” is a very interesting blend of native Campania grapes with international Cabernet. Salvatore Molettieri is the Giant of Aglianico, a tenacious winemaker with his feet and heart firmly rooted in his territory, Montemarano. Irpinia DOC Rosso “Ischa Piana” 2016 – Salvatore Molettieri | Vinopoly.it
09142024 The architecture studio of Benedetta Tagliabue, EMBT, undertook the design of the new subway and train station Centro Direzionale di Napoli. Featuring a signature dramatic and sculptural wooden roof, which aims to breathe new life into an area that, while busy with life during the day, gets quieter after businesses close for the evening. Naples Central Station boasts a wavy, wooden signature roof that is dramatic and sculptural | Wallpaper*
09152024 By the end of 2023, the Maradona mural in Naples' Spanish Quarters was expected to become Italy's second most visited "site of interest," after the Colosseum. An estimated 6 million visitors had climbed to the mural’s location, surpassing the number of those who visited the Pompeii excavations or the Uffizi Gallery. Even Napoli's new coach, Antonio Conte, admitted he couldn’t resist visiting the mural with his family, calling it a "magical place." Italy's second-most visited landmark attracting more than 6m people that's unknown to most | The Express
09162024 Atrani is a legacy of its past as a suburb of Amalfi doges. They’re all tied together by Escher-esque scalinatelle, which look their best around the church of Santa Maria Maddalena. There are no coach tours here, meaning you can enjoy a crowd-free aperitif at La Risacca on pretty Piazza Umberto I, then dine in peace at a family trattoria like Il Veliero. 8 of the best coastal towns in Italy you may not have heard of | National Geographic Traveller (UK)
09172024The film A Simple Favor 2 sees Stephanie (Anna Kendrick) and Emily (Blake Lively) heading to the island of Capri for Emily’s lavish wedding. The itinerary for the destination nuptials between Emily and a wealthy Italian businessman is set to include murder and betrayal. A Simple Favor 2’ Is a Go: Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively Returning for Paul Feig Sequel | The Hollywood Reporter
09182024 The redevelopment of an extra-moenia landscape path that, with about 4 km of linear development, will run through the world-known archaeological site close to Naples. The project by Studio Bellesi Giuntoli involves the creation of two circuits, one inside and one outside the historic walls of the site. Offering panoramic views of the archaeological remains, Vesuvius, the bay and the surrounding rural landscape. A new landscape path in Pompeii | Domus
09192024 A project born from the need to depict Naples not through standard conventions or the usual panoramas. «It’s my intimate gaze on the hidden souls of the city, those you encounter in the alleys, among the markets, or in the shadow of historic buildings. Every face tells a story, every shot captures a fragment of authentic life,» photographer Francesco Freddo tells us. Francesco Freddo’s Intimate Gaze on Naples | Collater.al
09202024 The screen icon shows her range in roles ranging from Italian sirens [growing in Pozzuoli] to an Oscar-winning turn as a mother fleeing wartime horrors. Happy 90th birthday Sophia Loren! Her greatest films – ranked | The Guardian
09212024 Meet Cam Reading, Scott McTominay's stunning girlfriend. The blonde bombshell boasts a following of over 33,000 on Instagram - where she routinely wows her fans with snaps of her adventures abroad, modelling and with her football beau McTominay.What do you make of Napoli signing midfielder Scott McTominay? Meet Scott McTominay's scorching WAG Cam Reading – who will follow him to Napoli | Daily Star
09222024 Just before the half hour for Naples team with a shot from the edge. His superb run down the center, followed up by a devastating shot toward the bottom corner, was the closest Napoli got to find a goal. Napoli Player Ratings vs Juventus: McTominay Impresses | The Cult of Calcio
09232024 At the end of the 18th century, an Austrian gardener created with Carlo Vanvitelli the English Garden of the Reggia di Caserta. John Andreas Graefer started a real botanical experimentation activity with the creation of cold and hot greenhouses to study and produce plants to sell throughout the Kingdom of Naples and also in the rest of Europe. The Opening of Le Serre di Graefer | European Route of Historic Gardens
09242024 Irpinia (Avellino province) - It’s fascinating to try various examples of wines made from the same grape, especially when we’re talking about red varieties. There’s usually less complexity with the lighter wines, and they typically don’t have the structure to age as well as the more expensive examples. Aglianico—An Excellent Campanian Red For Every Budget | Forbes
09252024 The velvety, spicy red made by the Salerno area’s leading estate, Montevetrano, is one of my favorite southern wines—despite its odd Franco-Campanian blend. Launched by Silvia Imparato in the early 1990s, Montevetrano is about half Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with Campania’s potent native Aglianico, as well as Merlot. Robert Camuto Meets... Mythmaking in Southern Italy: A Tour of Campania, Part 1 | Wine Spectator
09262024 In first place is Naples, which tops the charts with an incredible four million hashtags. Known for its rich history and dynamic culture, popular TikTok videos highlight luxury shopping in the Chiaia District, the expansive Piazza del Plebiscito, and the grandeur of the Royal Palace of Naples. Best Italian holiday destination 'truly captures the country’s beauty' - and it's not Rome | Daily Express
09272024 These days, "La Divina" [Amalfi Coast nickname] is more often the backdrop for what feels more like Amalfi cosplay, a lemon-scented simulacrum. Tourists and locals have become adversaries, making it harder to find the joy or the benefit in being (or visiting) a popular destination. A researcher working on overtourism and destination management returned to her native Sorrento hoping to develop workable solutions. Lonely Planet’s guide to navigating overtourism on the Amalfi Coast | Lonely Planet
09282024 Our childhood holidays were spent on Ischia, a small island off Naples. Doughnuts on the beach, crazy golf, a shared bottle of Coke, before antipasti and vast bowls of spaghetti bolognese. We learnt to water-ski in the shadow of the castello, dragged behind a gleaming Riva; collected sea urchins in our bidet and spent many hours at war with fellow hotel guests. Tom Parker-Bowles, My battle with three German children | The Spectator
09292024 Villa Egidio sat above Sant’Angelo, a toy town on the south side of Ischia with a panettone-shaped islet offshore. The streets are so dinky that you get around on golf carts, and the neighbouring beach — Maronti, made famous by Elena Ferrante’s novels — has, like much of volcanic Ischia, bubbling thermal waters underneath. I live in Italy — this is the verdant island where the locals go | The Times
09302024 Aglianico doesn't have the same dedicated P.R. team attached to it as Barolo does. So, as long as Barolo remains the Big, Bold, Bougie red of Michelin-starred restaurants, Aglianico can still be enjoyed under the radar offering its drinkers an impressive resume sans the hefty price tag. The tasting, the bottle: Bellaria Aglianico 2015. Campania, Italy. A full-bodied, full of flavor, and full of tannin wine. From Aglianico to Rkatsiteli: Flavors, Pairings, and Personalities of the World's Most Unique Wines | Goodreads

A PLACE WHERE WOLVES STILL ROAM AND VINEYARDS FLOURISH In Campania there are more varieties of wine grapes than in France. Vineyards in Campania have great possibilities. The name Irpinia comes from hirpus which meant wolf in Oscan (an extinct Indo-European language). In Irpinia the art of wine dates back to the age of the Greek invasion. For this reason, Francesco De Santis decided to establish a school of oenology and viticulture in Avellino. Open Cellars (Cantine Aperte) in Irpinia | Dooid Magazine

FIANO DI AVELLINO WHITE GRAPE "I showcased the wines of Irpinia in the region of Campania, with wines provided by the Consorzio di tutela dei vini d’Irpinia." Fiano, writes Ian d’Agata in his monumental Native Wine Grapes of Italy (2014),“may well be Italy’s greatest white wine grape,” and, after my tastings of the Irpinian wines, I wholeheartedly agree. Among the DOCG Fianos I loved was Empatia, a single vineyard cru from one of the area’s most prestigious largest estates, Donnachiara in Montefalcione at about 600 meters above the sea level. The Wonderful White Wines Of Irpinia, Italy | Forbes

THE TRACKS THAT CROSS THE CAMPANIA APENNINES The railway was an avant-garde work of engineering, this line has always been poorly connected with the major inhabited centers of Irpinia. Today, the Irpina Express has been re-evaluated as a tourist itinerary, and along its 119 km length you can admire small villages perched on the mountains and a luxuriant nature, sitting on comfortable velvet armchairs with an antique flavour. We leave from Avellino to travel along the course of the Sabato, Ofanto and Calore rivers or to admire the panorama of the Picentini mountains. Slow travel in Italy: 7 unmissable heritage trains | Visit Italy

STORYTELLING: CAMPANIAN WINERIES WITH 'EMOTION' At a preview of VitignoItalia, the Southern Italian wine festival held in Naples, a panel of journalists, politicians and viticultural experts spoke about the growing importance of wine tourism to the region of Campania. There is a logic to seeing wine as one element of a multi-faceted approach, hand-in-hand with the promotion of local cuisine. Indeed, the growth of wine tourism has set an example for other gastronomic enterprises in the region. Is the future of Italian wine tourism in Campania? | The Drink Business

51 EVENTS BY ATTIVA CULTURAL PROJECTS Art Days - Naples Campania is the first major widespread event dedicated to contemporary art throughout the South Italian region: it aims to enhance the artistic excellence of the territory by triggering a dialogue between the actors of the system. Exhibitions, site-specific interventions, performances, talks, guided visits and tours, educational activities, workshops, by-night program. Art Days are back from 24 to 27 November by day and by night, two the art awards for emerging art | pr | undercover

OCTOBER 2021

 EXPRESSIONS OF INTENSE
PALE YELLOW FIANO

10012021 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
10022021 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
10032021 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
10042021 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
10052021 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
10062021 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
10072021 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
10082021 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
10092021 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
10102021 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
10112021 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
10122021 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
10132021 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
10142021 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
10152021 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
10162021 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
10172021 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
10182021 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
10192021 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
10202021 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
10212021 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
10222021 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
10232021 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
10242021 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
10252021Andrea 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
10262021 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
10272021 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
10292021 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
10302021 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
10312021 “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

10282021 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

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 2017

A KEY LANDMARK

09012017 The town of Avellino is not overflowing with tourist sites, but it is a good start for a tour of the Irpinia area, and also offers several opportunities for good evening meals. When I arrived in Avellino, my friend took me around the town and we had a coffee and delicious Sfogliatella Frolla pastry in the cafe Dulcis in Furno. In the evening we ate at Da Ciccio all’Agora, where you can try amazing pizzas and croquettes, and then we had a lovely glass of local Fiano di Avellino wine in the trendy Dejavu Winery. A day out in the province of Avellino | Italian Gems
09022017 A forest of blue and yellow majolica columns and benches adorns Santa Chiara Cloister. Enjoy the fine art and fabulous fare of Naples! Neapolitan treats | The Australian
09032017 I asked Eugenio Gargiulo, an owner of a small family-run lemon grove in Sorrento called La Masseria, to explain why he didn’t use pesticides in his crops. Eugenio uses a solution made of copper and lime, which is sprayed by hand on all of the products at his farm. Eating like an Italian: Making moments out of mealtime | HuffPost
09042017 A Day trip to Capri is a must. Prepare to walk up hill to the town, but the effort and journey are worth it. You “can see forever”, from this tiny island. It is so quaint and laid back, you just cannot help but to drop your pace into the local rhythm. The only way on and off is the wonderful Hydrofoils that transport you from Sorrento or Naples. So You Think To Know Italy Part 4 | The Weekly Post
09052107 With some stroke of serendipity, these two boys and I found ourselves on the same boat, out of all of the hundreds of boats, heading for the same place. Straight away the guys ask me what are we going to see and do in Capri. I get out my Frommer’s and tell them there’s a Blue Grotto we have to see, plus somewhere there’s a chairlift ride that takes you to the top of Monte Solaro. Do Talk To Strangers: On a Hydrofoil to Capri | Expat of the World
09062107 Naples in Southern Italy is famously located near Mount Vesuvius. The city's also the home of centuries of important art and architecture. October getaways: flights for under £100 - Naples, Copenhagen, Mallorca and more
09072017 Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary, right, kisses Armando Brunini, CEO of Gesac, Naples' airport managing company, as they hold up a poster publicizing nine new routes for Ryanair, at Capodichino airport, Italy. Ryanair to bid for parts of ailing Alitalia by Oct 2 | AccessNorthGa.com
09082017 Emilia's video begins with her walking the streets of Naples. Someone gives her a bouquet of flowers, there's dancing, she eats a huge bowl of pasta. It feels a little bit like an idealized dream vacation. But, nope! Filmmaker Matteo Garrone shot the videos with city locals, so this is real-deal, genuine cultural warmth. Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington Frolic in the Streets of Italy for Dolce & Gabbana's New Campaign | Glamour
09092017 In Campania, this simplest of tomato sauces is called lo scarpariello, which means, "of the shoemaker" in Neapolitan dialect. The idea is that this is something you can make fast as though you are a busy shoemaker on his lunch break. Veloce, veloce (fast, fast) or scuie scuie as they say in dialect. It's just a can of tomatoes and a little grated cheese. Scarpariello, The Shoemaker's Sauce | Feast on History
09102017 "I worked my first full harvest in Cilento in 2007, and I've been back every year since. I've been waiting for the right opportunity to make wine here, and to bring together resources within the restaurant industry." Four London Restaurateurs Have Entered the Wine Trade | Eater London
09112017 The centrality of the location will reveal to the guests traditions, cultural and congress events, and Naples' historical and artistic treasures. The hotel in the beginning of Spaccanapoli and Decumani, has an inscription that the family of Edgar  Degas (1834-1917) lived here. A dive into the art of Naples | All About Italy
09122017 When we finally crossed over into the historic center, the buildings still showed their wear, but it was dirty in the romantic sort of way an ancient city is. We passed ornate baroque churches and busy pizzerias, and all of the pastry cases filled with baba, graffa and sfogliatelle facing the street were enough to cheer any sugar-loving person up. This is the Naples we had come for, and we weren’t disappointed. Why You Can’t Visit Italy and Skip Over Naples | No Man Before
09132017 Go to discover the Sunken City of Baia — a former hedonism haunt for Rome’s rich and famous, including Nero, Cicero and Caesar, lasting until the eighth century A.D. Now the remains lie within the Underwater Archaeological Park of Baia in the Bay of Naples. Divers guide themselves to the highlights, including the nymphaeum and a collection of statues. The World's Best Scuba Diving Sites with Man-Made Structures | Sport Diver magazine
09142017 The Cilento Peninsula is a fairy-tale series of quiet coves and thrilling grottos, where you can swim in the phosphorescent glow and practice your skills at making echoes. Points of unusual interest include the Grotta Azzurra (Blue Grotto), Grotta d'Argento (Silver Grotto), Cala della Lanterna (Lantern Cove), and Grotta del Sangue (Blood Grotto), so-named for the streaks of red minerals on its walls. Great Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Italy | In Italy Online
09152017 Guided tours among ancient wine cellars and lush vineyards for the tenth edition of the event organized by Pro Loco Panza. A thin red line will reveal Ischia’s ancestral bond with wine. Tastings (including the “piennolo” tomato, fig jam, olive oil, digestive liquors with wild herb extracts), themed dinners and evening routs will enrich the daily gastronomic tours. Going About Wine Cellars: Ischia Tells Us About Its Relationship With Wine | Where Naples Coast&Islands
09162017 The golden bracelet, one of the Pompeii exhibit's highlights, was found on the wrist of a woman fleeing the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The piece of jewelry, which weighs 610 grams, is characterized by two snakes' heads holding in their mouths a disk with the bust of Selene, the goddess of the moon. The goddess is wearing a half moon-shaped tiara surrounded by seven stars, her arms raised to hold a veil.  House of the Golden Bracelet treasures on show in Pompeii | ANSAmed
09172017 A burnt Roman boat, possibly part of the rescue fleet, found on the coast near Herculaneum, one the towns destroyed in the Vesuvius eruption. Pompeii Hero Pliny the Elder May Have Been Found 2,000 Years Later | Haaretz.com
09182017 Researchers say a skull in an Italian museum may have belonged to historian and naval commander Pliny the Elder, who died during the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79 after leading evacuation efforts. Is this the skull of Pliny the Elder? Researchers say ancient remains may be the 'hero of Pompeii' who died leading rescue efforts during Vesuvius eruption 2,000 years ago | DailyMail
09192017 With piazzas around every corner, there’s always outdoor seating where you can enjoy an Aperol Spritz (or several) and people-watch for hours. Naples is located on the water, and walking along the pedestrian-friendly Lungomare, the two-mile seafront promenade teeming with restaurants and attractions, is an activity that many locals enjoy during both balmy summer evenings and crisp winter mornings. 5 Reasons to Visit Naples, Italy | The Points Guy
09202017 There are some wonderful sidewalk cafes on the Island of Capri when you can rest your legs and enjoy the pleasant and colorful surroundings. Sidewalk Cafes in Capri | Capri Italy Travel Guide
09212017 This is one of those islands to fall helplessly in love with and, even if you leave and never come back, your heart will always be in Procida. My soul aches whenever I see pictures of the lemon, strawberry and peach fishermen's houses, jostling their way up the hill, above seas of a blue so bright it hurts your eyes. Enchanting Procida Island | Exquisite Coasts
09222017 Today guests of the Miramare e Castello at Ischia indulge in its stunning hotel with sea views and healing thermal spas. The hotel encourages “bathrobe culture” as you’ll be in and out of the thermal pool and sea all day.  5 Secret Vacation Spots in Italy You Probably Never Heard of, But Will Totally Love | EcoSalon
09232017 Situated 1.3 kilometers from Sorrento and Marina Grande, the contemporary rooms are artistic and nautical so you’re fully submersed in the oceanic atmosphere. The views are spectacular with floor to ceiling windows that give the best views of the sea. 8 Luxury Boutique Hotels In Sorrento, Italy Worth Checking Into | Jetset Times
09242017 Just an hour south of wild and crazy Naples, calm and genteel Sorrento makes an ideal home base for day-tripping around the region (Pompeii, Positano and Capri are well within reach). And every night, you can return "home" to Sorrento, to enjoy its elegant vibe while sorting through its fine restaurant options. Amalfi Coast playground of the rich for a reason | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette09252017
09252017 In Herculaneum, we saw frescoes’ s that still adorned the walls of homes and because it was buried by ash fall, most of their homes and buildings remained intact. But the most dramatic sight were the skeletons in their pier area, where citizens of Herculaneum fleeing the volcanic eruption died from the poison gases of Mt. Vesuvius. A visit to Pompeii and Herculaneum | The Philippine Star
09262017 The Mesali subtitle is Gastronomic Transhumance in Irpinia, evoking the tradition of the shepherds' transfer of sheep from mountains to valleys. With the Mesali guidebook in hand, travelers can easily arrange an itinerary in the area (without the sheep), going from restaurant to restaurant with a guaranteed warm welcome and good meal at each stop. Local Food, Italian Style | The Atlantic
09272017 The vineyards are in Montefalcione, a tiny village perched on a hill a short distance from Avellino. The vineyards are at 380 meters and the soil is clay. This is a complex full bodied wine with aromas and flavors of citrus fruit and hints of pear and green apple. A Visit to Sertura Vini d’Irpinia Thanks to a FB Friend and a Landslide | Charles Scicolone on Wine
09282017 I went with a bottle of 2012 Vadiaperti Greco di Tufo, a DOCG in Campania. I got lemon on the nose. Taste had a touch of green apple and good minerality. The wine is quite dry. I’d describe it as a subtle wine, with refined elegance. It was a subtle partner for the food–definitely a wine that was more in the background, supporting cast for the meal. Grilled Swordfish Pasta Margherita | Cooking Chat
09292017 Why, you ask? Well, if you’ve been, you know. You know the smell of lemon and mandarin in the air. The taste of the mediterranean sea. The feel of the sun beating down on your skin and the soft, warm breeze. Each one, embodied perfectly in Tom Ford’s Sole di Positano – encompassing every element of the astounding scenery that is the Italian Riviera. Tom Ford's Sole di Positano in Italy New Scent | Margo & Me
09302017 He is keen on several estates in Campania, none more so than Mastroberardino (“an example of the most authentic winemaking tradition not only in Campania but all of Italy,” he notes in his guidebook); Montevetrano (“Silvia Imparato is the princess of Campania wine, a cultured and charming woman who was once a successful photographer ... ”); and Pietracupa (“Sabino Loffredo’s wines are simply exceptional and do honor to him and all of Irpinia and sell like hot cakes worldwide”). How to explain the enduring popularity of Italian wine in the U.S.? ‘It’s made for food.’ | The Sacramento Bee