FEBRUARY 2020

NERO DI BAGNOLI

02012020 In the mountains surrounding Laceno, in the municipality of Bagnoli Irpino, lives at an altitude of one thousand, below ground, far from curious eyes and intrusive steps: the black truffle. Hunting for black gold | Trentaremi
02022020 The ancient name given to the neighborhood by the longobardians during a period of revolution (rivolta) between the local farmers and the feudal landowners. Fattoria La Rivolta is considered among the finest quality-minded estates in the Benevento area in the heart of the D.O.C Taburno of Campania. 2017 Fattoria La Rivolta Greco Taburno Sannio, Campania, Italy | The Wine Consultant
02032020 The best place to enjoy Campania’s fruity, acidic reds and complex, seafood-worthy whites is, of course, the region itself. With the hub of production located around 50 miles east of Naples: Avellino, Taurasi. The World’s Top 10 Wine Destinations for 2020 | VinePair
02042020 Petitto feels that the Campania region produces the best and most interesting wines. “Campania has a larger number of native grapes than any other region in Italy. The only region in Italy with a mixed terrain of both sedimentary and igneous soil – the sedimentary soil from the Apennine Mountains, and the igneous soil from Mt. Vesuvius." Montefalcione Winemaker to Visit Total Wine | NorthEndWaterfront.com
02052020 Ischia (pronounced: ‘Is-kyah) is a densely inhabited volcanic island in the Bay of Naples, on the mid-southwestern coast of Italy, some 30km from the Naples mainland. Scattered all over the island are more than 40 eruptive centers. Over 100 craters and vents have been traced. Volcano News, Discussions, Chat and more | Volcano Hotspot
02062020 Gets its name from that storybook island floating languidly in the Bay of Naples (CA-pri, with the accent on the first syllable). It is the height of simplicity: San Marzano tomatoes, fresh leaves of basil, and a bit of olive oil lightly sprinkled over slices of mozzarella di bufala (buffalo milk cheese). Food of Campania | Rick's Rome
02072020 An extraordinary gift to the city of Naples. Thanks to the support of a collector and a businessman, the Flemish artist has created a permanent installation of four sculptures inspired by Caravaggio’s masterpiece The Seven Works of Mercy. Jan Fabre’s coral sculptures for Pio Monte della Misericordia Chapel in Naples | Domus
02082020 “Thank god we only have the music and no longer the practice,” Bartoli says, returning to the subject of the castrati. In Naples, up to 4,000 boys were castrated each year to service church choirs, from which female voices were banned. Cecilia Bartoli on the sound of the castrati: 'There are these amazing moments where time stands still' | ft.com
02092020 Mezzatorre, Ischia, Italy - This old neo-Moorish castellated hotel has been transformed into the chicest haunt in Ischia. On the outside, balconies sprouting tulip-shaped Slim Aarons-inspired umbrellas look out over jungly garden and stone jetties made for sunbathing. Travel special: the 27 coolest places to stay (this year) | Magazine | The Times
02102020 Cenatiempo Vini d’Ischia operates on the site of an old Greek vineyard. During tours of its Kalimera plantation, the family-run organic winery provides guests with a selection of their wines (be sure to try the rosato and gran Tifeo bianco), accompanied by fresh food grown in their gardens. Ischia: Italy's Island Starlet | Virtuoso
02112020 The dark, black-ish soil contains over 230 minerals, notably potassium and phosphorus, which contribute to the resulting wines’ deep minerality and freshness, according to the Vesuvio Wine Consorzio, which oversees quality control. The nutrients have also protected the vines against destructive diseases and parasites. The Volcanic Wines of Vesuvio | The Epoch Times
02122020 When we think of the worst thing Mother Nature could do to us, we are likely to think of Vesuvius. Likewise, Pompeii, the hardest hit of the communities lying at the base of the volcano, is, for many people, the world’s most compelling archeological site. The Terror and the Fascination of Pompeii | The New Yorker
02132020 An eighteenth-century villa between Vesuvius and the Gulf of Naples, just a few steps from the archaeological excavations of Herculaneum: Villa Signorini Hotel & Events welcomes its guests in elegant style. In the large garden is the AFC member restaurant Le Nuvole. Gluten-free Travel: 7 Beautiful Hotels in Italy | La Cucina Italiana
02142020 Spend hours dipping in the infinity pool that appears to teeter into the horizon, or dine in Monastero Santa Rosa in-house restaurant where big Campania flavours are made with organic produce from the gardens. The 7 Most Romantic Getaways for Valentine’s Day | Prestige Online
02152020 Most of Irpinia’s dry and semi-dry white wines come from eight districts. Greco di Tufo grapes are the dominant grape variety (60 to 100 percent) in most of Irpinia’s dry white wine. South Italy's White Wines of Irpinia | ProWein
02162020 The ancient city of Herculaneum continue to produce spectacular finds. Join experts in the field as they share their latest research from the region including the discovery of rare wood and ivory objects, a "new" buried luxury villa. From the Ashes: New Discoveries from Herculaneum and the Bay of Naples | Getty
02172020 The 17-square-mile volcanic island of Ischia, known for its thermal spas, beaches and rustic cuisine, was a different world 60 years ago for Elena, the narrator of Elena Ferrante’s popular four-book series detailing the lifelong friendship of two women. Ischia, the setting for ‘My Brilliant Friend,’ is also a brilliant choice for a respite | Los Angeles Times
02182020 The first Italian Book&Bed, called Mooks, has opened on top of a bookstore in the Neapolitan quartier of Vomero. The project means to bring over to the Bel Paese the same Japanese concept, but with a Mediterranean twist. Naples has its first book hotel, where you can sleep in a suite surrounded by books | Lonely Planet
02192020 The domus, considered to be among the jewels of the ancient city, was discovered in 1933 with its second floor and decorations almost completely preserved. Restoration work inside Pompeii's House of Lovers – in pictures | The Guardian
02202020 I came for tomatoes - even though it wasn't tomato season.  You see, that is the beauty of these piennolo tomatoes from Vesuvius.  Though harvested in the summer, they are conserved in a special way - on braided twine - they can be consumed well into the spring. Country Rich - Officina Vesuviana, Somma Vesuviana (Na) | andiamotrips
02212020 Emerging from the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Aragonese Castle of Ischia stands magnificently as a veritable fort-city. The third generation of the Mattera family now calls the castle home, offering public access all year round and keeping the castle alive with cultural events. 10 of the Most Incredible Castles around the World | Architectural Digest India
02222020 It may be a little on the costly side, but with its potted palms, polished marble floors and black-and-white photographs of the glitterati who have stayed at the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, it’s worth the splurge for a taste of a bygone travel era. Base yourself in Sorrento to explore three of Italy's most romantic and starry islands | Daily Mail
02232020 The Alois winery is known for its straightforward wines. Similar to Gianna’s mission of preserving the integrity of the ingredients we use, Alois is loyal to preserving the identity of the fruit creating fresh wines that are pleasing to the palate. Italian winemaker teams up with Gianna for a special wine lunch | WGNO
02242020 On our way to the dazzling site, we stopped at Masseria Lupata, where Raffaele Barlotti produces the best mozzarella di bufala in town. The Masseria is in an atmospheric spot built in 1670 inside the ancient walls for the King of the Two Sicilies, just 10 meters from Porta Marina, the main gateway on the Paestum seaside. Cilento: Ancient, artisanal and authentic | L'Italoamericano
02252020 Prior to Real Madrid in El Clasico come Napoli, at the fortress that is the Stadio San Paolo - the house that Diego Maradona built and a ground they have never played at before in this competition. Leaving Barça in 1984, the Argentine World Cup winner is a deity to this day in Naples and there will be ubndeniably strong symbolism on show when captain Lionel Messi - his natural successor - takes to the pitch around 21.00 CET/15.00. ET. FC Barcelona Versus Napoli Champions League Preview: Barcelona Team News And Starting Lineup | Forbes
02262020 “Diego left an indelible mark on the history of this city — in terms of both soccer and beyond soccer. The player whose figurine Ferrigno sells the most these days is that of Cristiano Ronaldo. “There are a lot of Juventus fans around here,” Ferrigno said. Among current Napoli players, the best seller is Mertens, the crafty Belgium forward known locally as “Ciro” — the most popular of Neapolitan names. For Napoli Fans, the Team Is a Religion and Maradona Is God | The New York Times
02272020 Surrounding the Golfo di Napoli are ominous sights, smells, and sounds that show the impact of past volcanic events. Here you can see smoky, bubbly, and spitting activity amid a changing landscape pockmarked by numerous craters and thermal vents. How to Experience the Wonder and Fury of Italy’s Most Famous Volcanoes | Fodor's Travel
02282020 Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte hosted French President Emmanuel Macron during Italy-France Summit in Naples on a visit to symbolic places in the historic heart of Naples on Thursday. Italy: Conte hosts Macron in Naples for Italy-France | ruptly.tv
02292020 The area contains several steaming fumaroles, craters and thermal springs. Thanks to the area’s volcanic soil, phylloxera grape pests have never affected the vines, which keep growing ungrafted. Spaghetti with clams and Campi Flegrei white is a match made in heaven. Unusual wines, part five: Campi Flegrei, Campania, Italy | imbibe

JANUARY 2020

CITY OF PASTA

01012020 Gragnano’s art of milling and pasta-making manufacturing since the 16th century. The pure spring water of the area and the durum wheat semolina are two essential ingredients that people from Gragnano exploit for the production. Pasta di Gragnano PGI: the city of pasta draws record visitors | Italianfood.net
01022020 "We have always had people from different cultures and backgrounds in the city of Naples — and yes, we also have migrants here. We had a Jewish community here too.” The Synagogue of Naples (once backed by members of the Rothschild family) still stands. Neapolitan dream | The Jewish Chronicle
01032020 And the symbol of the slow life is certainly not espresso, which is quick to make and even quicker to drink, but a more relaxed coffee, one that takes time to prepare: the cuccuma (also called a cuccumella), the Neapolitan coffee machine. Cuccuma Caffè: Slow Brew | Culinary Backstreets
01042020 Stunning routes include the Sannio Express between Naples and S. Giuliano del Sannio, taking travellers through the regions of Molise, Abruzzo and Campania. Italy 2020: Year of the Tourist Train | Wanted in Milan
01052020 Each employee knows only a few of the ingredients that they grind before putting them in grain alcohol to macerate. The final addition of a tincture of saffron gives Strega its iridescent glow. The Lure of Italian Liquer | Inspired 55+ Lifestyle Magazine
01062020 Naples in the early 1600s was a bustling metropolis, it lacked a strong visual art style of its own or even a trailblazing painter, but Caravaggio before and Ribera after changed that. Magisterial and Filled With Drama | The Wall Street Journal
01072020 Our flagship flowers are the classic Santa Rosa, a typical dessert of the Amalfi Coast tradition, the lemon delight, the lemon granita, and the Sfusato Amalfitano, a coffee with lemon peel made by placing the Amalfi lemon peel in the cup before pouring yourself an excellent Neapolitan espresso. In addition to being very tasty and original, sfusato is the most effective natural deterrent against headaches! The amalfitano Sfusato from Pasticceria Pansa | Gran Caffe Gambrinus
01082020 Brand Amedeo uses traditional shell carving techniques to create contemporary cameos, and his latest launch might be the most modern of them all. Amedeo Scognamiglio is known for pushing boundaries by introducing images such as rock ‘n’ roll-inspired snakes and skulls to his work, mixing high and low, old and new. Amedeo tips a cap to cameos | The Jewellery Cut
01092020 Designed by Studio Peregalli, this Naples Apartnent does pattern play right. Intricate parquet and mosaic floors distinguish their respective spaces. 10 Rooms That Do Mediterranean Style Right | Architectural Digest
01102020 We took the fast train from Roma to Salerno (top speeds, 280 klm). The Corso Vittorio Emanuele became pedestrian walkways late afternoons, closed to vehicle traffic. No need for a car; between the train and our legs, we had everything we needed. Salerno and the Amalfi Coast | Seeing Southern
01112020 At late-night ‘A Figlia d’o Marenaro we found spaghetti alle vongole, Aperol spritzes, a terrace packed with convivial eaters and the warm night air on our skin put us all in a holiday mood. Sensational pizza was consumed in copious quantities, and obscene amounts of ice cream. From football fever to a secret idyll, is this Italy's perfect family holiday? | The Telegraph
01122020 Campania has two big things going for it: the limestone-rich volcanic soil, which was resistant to the phylloxera that destroyed much of Europe’s viticulture in the late 19th century, and the fact that it was never replanted with international grapes, making it fertile ground for aglianico. 10 Under-the-Radar Places Wine Lovers Need to Visit Now | Esqui
01132020  "I have a blog in which I talk about life in Italy and in Ischia. I want to publish more stories and poems and hopefully write a book." Giovanna Carla Coppola was the first of her large family of Italian Americans to make the decision to move back to Italy, her mother from the island of Ischia, her father from the mainland. Share Your Italian Story: From New York to Ischia | Italy Magazine
01142020 In some places the trail turns into a real canyon with almost vertical walls. But when you reach the top you will be awarded by a very special breathtaking view (and also there is a pub offering beverage :-)), since the top of the Monte Epomeo (789 m) is not typical. It is actually a volcanic reef, part of the crater edge. Italian thermal island Ischia - Some Like It Hot | Business Trip Friend
01152020 In 1992, father Michele Alois and son Massimo turned their attention to wine-making. Their goal was to sustainably grow indigenous grapes, the same ones planted by Bourbon King Ferdinand IV, with a no-expense-spared focus on quality—both in the vineyard and the cellar. 6 Vineyards to Visit in Campania—Italy’s Innovative Wine Region | Observer
01162020 For almost 20 years, Slow Food has sought to protect food products threatened with extinction. Casalbuono beans are the latest product in Cilento to be safeguarded. Originally an alluvial plain, the small village’s terrain is lapped by the crystal waters of the Calore River. Cilento: Home to the Mediterranean Diet | i-Italy
01172020 Irpinia, in the region of Avellino, is known for its olive and olive oil production, due to its ideal terroir: rich, fertile volcanic soil and a cooler climate as a result of proximity to the Apennines mountain range. A Recipe Road Trip Through Campania | Food & Wine
01182020 The volcanic island of Ischia, which sits in the Gulf Of Naples less than 20 miles. Strolling along the docks at the island coastline, where several small vessels were docked and a lady was selling fish. Men In Black spinoff in Italy | Daily Mail
01192020 It has to be cooked for many hours to reach that characteristic solidity and strong taste, it has to “pippiare” how the Neapolitans say. In fact, tradionally the Ragù is prepared during saturday night to be ready for the lunch of Sunday. The Neapolitan Ragù | Interno16HolidayHome
01202020 Hats off for Sabino Loffredo, the owner and winemaker at Pietracupa for his excellent wines! Greco di Tufo from Irpinia, Italy’s forgotten treasure | BKWineMagazine
01212020 Try the Michelin-starred Ristorante La Caravella, where Chef Antonio Dipino creates new spins on local cuisine like squid-stuffed pasta and lemon soufflé. The restaurant also features one of Italy’s most legendary wine lists, a collection that includes rare bottlings and vintages from around the world. Where to Eat and Drink on the Amalfi Coast | Wine Enthusiast
01222020 “During a holiday on Ischia, the two friends meet up with old childhood friend Nino Sarratore once again, who has since become a promising university student. The seemingly casual encounter changes the nature of their bond forever,” according to the HBO synopsis. Second Season of RAI/HBO Elena Ferrante Series ‘My Brilliant Friend’ Unveiled | Variety
01232020 "India?" I nodded. "Not many Indians come to Amalfi Coast, you will like it," said the one with the dark glass and an Italian cap. I said, it is my second visit to Naples, though I have not gone beyond. Postcard from Positano | Millenium Post
01242020 It's hard to pinpoint what makes this island so magical because everything from the smell to the limestone walls to the houses built into the cliffs makes Capri a poet's dream. 10 Facts About The Isle Of Capri | The Travel
01252020 As the January sun sets, just as the days begin to lengthen, Neapolitan men light small bonfires in the dark alleys and decadent piazzas that lurk beyond Via Foria, the ancient boulevard that slices through the town’s Forcella and Rione Sanità quarters. In Naples, A Taste for Fire | Culinary Backstreets
01262020 Approximately 81 footprints from at least five individuals can be seen etched in the solid lava. The Roccamonfina is a stratovolcano with a radius of about six pmiles and is located along the northern Campania coast. Fossilized 'devils trail' along italian volcano was made by Neanderthals | Daily Mail
01272020 Naples has the energy of Marrakech or Bangkok, with the shabby beauty of Havana and the drama of Athens, all held together by a spaghetti jumble of washing-lined tiny streets and lanes. Palermo and Rome are close runners-up but none have Naples’ electricity. Great cities, great food: seven places for a gourmet getaway | The Irish Times
01282020 It was inevitable that the reopening of Mezzatorre would make Ischia the ultimate beach hotspot of the year. In only four months the visionary hotel maven Marie-Louise Scio worked her magic on her latest Italian dream hotel, a turreted beauty on the same estate on the north side of the island. Introducing the Tatler Travel Awards 2020 | Tatler
01292020 With its calming, clear waters and bright blue skies, the boat ride from Naples to the volcanic island of Ischia is the perfect way to arrive and take in the mountain views. Garden & Villas Resort, Ischia | Harper's Bazaar
01302020 The coastline, specifically the Sorrento Peninsula, is striking and attractive. Out at sea lie more significant beauties which are the islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida. Travel review: Echoes of the Past along the Amalfi Coast | Bristol.Live
01312020 We’d spent the morning interrogating the owner of the Nettuno company in the village of Cetara and tasted his colatura’s use in a range of different dishes prepared by Pasquale Torrente in his restaurant Al Convento. Meet the Woman Who Brings You the Best Food Italy Has to Offer | yahoo.com

DECEMBER 2019

PARTENOPE VIVE

12012019 After working behind-the-scenes on the underground nightclub scene in Naples, Dramna realised he wanted to be on-stage instead. “I love the night, and its magic and mystery,” he explains. “Everything takes another form at night, even people change.” Meet the Leigh Bowery-inspired artist taking over the Italian underground | Dazed
12022019 We also visited Baia, site of ancient Roman villas and therapeutic springs. We entered the Bath of Mercury, a large dome with an oculus that allows a circle of sunlight to fill the space. In that moment, I wished, quite simply, for immersion in the waters. The Secrets of Naples | PaperCity Magazine Houston
12032019 Eurostars Hotel Excelsior is all you need for a perfect luxurious vacation. It houses 130 rooms of varying sizes and shapes. A rooftop restaurant called Terrazza gives you the luxury of enjoying a scrumptious meal as well as a picture-perfect city view. The Best Hotels In Naples For Business Travelers, 2020 | Ceoworld Magazine
12042019 The home of Fiano is Avellino in Campania and it has its own DOCG region within Avellino. The wine itself is very elegant and sophisticated. It has a certain regal bearing and this may be the Princess Diana or Isabella Rossellini of wines. Fiano di Avellino DOCG, Campania | The Wine Beat
12052019 We had our first dinner at La Lampara, so romantic it belongs on a Hallmark card. Every table on the covered patio has a gorgeous view of the gently curving marina. Procida, the Perfect Romantic Getaway in the Bay of Naples | GoNomad
12062019 This fruit stand is next to the beautiful Il San Pietro di Positano hotel and Salvatore, the owner, is a character. His homemade juice is so good and refreshing. You’ll love it! Joanne Palmaro’s guide to Positano on Italy’s Amalfi Coast | Vogue Australia
12072019 I sense an exciting, though sinister energy resonating through the Quartieri Spagnoli district. Yes, Naples really does live up to its exuberant, darkly romantic reputation. Naples, the heart and soul of Italy | IOL Travel
12082019 Airbnb is always a good solution in Italy. In Naples we booked a beautiful room in the city-center with a gorgeous garden and welcoming and helpful hosts. A Travel Guide to Naples – the Soul of Italy | independent people
12092019 Reopening as Capri Palace, Jumeirah in April 2020, this property enjoys an idyllic location in bustling Anacapri, one of the most exclusive and unspoiled parts of the island. Dubai's Jumeirah adds luxury Capri Palace to European portfolio | Arabian Business
12102019 Some of Campania’s red wines (often made from vines that are partly as much as 100 years old) rank with the best from Piedmont, Bolgheri, Chianti Classico and Montalcino. Try wines made by the likes of Cantine Lonardo/Contrade di Taurasi, Guastaferro and Salvatore Molettieri. Campania 2018: Early Appeal And Accessibility | Vinous
12112019 Offering regional and Mediterranean cuisine and using fresh, local produce including citrus fruits from the hotel's own orange grove, Restaurant Terrazza Bosquet, in the heart of Sorrento, is Italian dining at it's best. 5 Things You Need To Do On The Amalfi Coast: Where To Stay, What To Eat And More | Elle
12122019 Through the mountains of Parco Regionale dei Monti Lattari, a church bell tolls as I walk through what would have been the entrance to the 17th-century monastery. Straight ahead: the blue, blue sea of Salerno Bay, stretching out like tarpaulin from a tiny balcony. Monastero Santa Rosa: Stay in a converted monastery on the Amalfi Coast | The Independent
12132019 Join us on this hidden gem of an island, Ischia, the “green” neighbor of Capri and the Amalfi Coast. Indulge in a thermal spa 5* hotel, where we’ll taste mouthwatering cuisine, wine, and take walks to the mysterious castles, beaches, and gardens. Yoga + Thermal Spas + Meditation: Ischia, Italy | thejourneyworthtaking
12142019 Come on in. The water is fantastic. Quite soothing and relaxing, in fact. With the thermal pool — featuring hydro-massaging jets — kept at a constant temperature of 93.2 degrees Fahrenheit, I can understand why. Ischia: Therapeutic waters draw guests to volcanic island spa | Stars and Stripes
12152019 L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele (Napoli) only serves two options: margherita pizza or marinara pizza. Neapolitan pizza is perfect in its simplicity. The lightly bubbled dough, fresh tangy sauce from locally grown tomatoes and rich mozzarella. 10 of the best restaurants in Italy: readers’ tips | The Guardian
12162019 Campania’s modern metodo classico movement began with the Feudi di San Gregorio firm. The winery also makes a metodo classico with white grape Falanghina, but of all the varieties, “the most intriguing and the most promising is Greco”. Metodo Classico, Your Next Italian Sparkling Wine (That Isn’t Prosecco) | Wine Enthusiast
12172019 Estates such as Agnanum, Contrada Salandra and La Sibilla are virtually unknown even in Italy, but they are among the best in the region and even in the country. Only Mustilli, in the more inland area of Sant’Agata dei Goti, makes Falanghina wines of similar quality. Campania: More Than Just Fiano, Greco and Aglianico | Vinous
12182019 Hemingway stayed in the Cilento coast at a hotel in Acciaroli at around the turn of the 1950s, and is believed to have been inspired by the area to write The Old Man and the Sea. It was there he felt a closeness to the old fishermen and became obsessed with the Virgilian legend of Palinurus. Elena Ferrante Naples Tours Are OK, But The Sinful City Has So Much More | The Daily Beast
12192019 The complex Santuario del Soccorso was originally part of an Augustan convent and contains a wooden crucifix that was found by sailors washed up on the nearby shore during a storm in the 15th century; it’s since become at Ischia island the focus of veneration as a protector of seafarers. 10 Best Churches and Cathedrals in the Bay of Naples | Fodor's Travel
12202019 Beaches, healing springs, bays of supernatural green-blue and pastel fishing villages. Hollywood followed. Yet flashier Capri stole the show. Nobody chose to name a style of pant after Ischia. 9 New Italian Hotels to Plan a Trip Around | Condé Nast Traveler
12212019 60 young people join the boxing session three times a week at the Santa Maria della Sanità church, letting out their frustrations on punch bags is a welcome escape from the realities of living in Rione Sanità. From prayer to boxing: Naples church offers jobless youths lifeline | Reuters
12222019 It does not appear on any map of Naples, nor is it in travel guides, and entry is free. And yet, this basement of a typical building in Secondigliano, breathes all things Diego. Melange of Maradona mania with photos, pennants, balls, armbands and shirts, some washed or signed, others not. Modest Maradona museum pays tribute to patron saint of Naples | Capital Sports
12232019 The carbonized food of both wealthy and their slaves will be on display, as well as the decor in well-to-do Pompeiians’ homes. These will include silver pieces used in banquets and frescoes that adorned the walls, as well as pots and pans and drinking vessels from the slaves’ quarters and the kitchens. What Did They Eat at the Last Meal in Pompeii? A New Exhibition Gives Us a Glimpse of Their Strange Menu | Artnet
12242019 As always, the compromise is the best solution: squash two piennolo cherry tomatoes in the oil and the sauce takes on a pale pink color, which we call spaghetti with pink clam sauce. Pizzeria e Trattoria Vigliena, Napoli: Spaghetti with Clams, A Primer | Culinary Backstreets
12252019 Naples is known for its presepe or crèche, the traditional nativity scene.  “You could take a ride along the Amalfi coast, and you’ll see these little Christmas towns that are built into the side of the mountain". ‘Buon Natale’ -- Merry Christmas, Italian style | silive.com
12262019 Walking into the Temple of Neptune is like walking inside jungle made of stone colored trees, two stories of columns make the temple properly imposing! You feel small inside it but the sun streaming in from the open roof also makes you feel part of this magnificent creation. Paestum, Italy: how to visit this gem of the ancient world | Learning Escapes
12272019 The Taurasi Radici 2014, produced by Mastroberardino, was praised by experts also for the producers' work in preserving local vines of Campania, beating regions of great wine-producing tradition like Tuscany and Piedmont. Wine: Med labels at the top of competition won by California | ANSAmed
12282019 The wine made from Asprinio (Asprinio meaning tart, tonic with a high level of malic acid) was similar to refined Champagne and won over the Neapolitan Angevin court thanks to that feral note from the grape, picked in climbing up thin and very high wood ladders, called “scalillo". Spiderman wine: Asprinio d’Aversa Drengot | DoctorWine
12292019 Best Bar: Le Sirenuse Champagne Bar at Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club. Amalfi Coast bars perfected the art of aperitivo, and that muse is everywhere at this stylish import from Positano’s Le Sirenuse hotel. Best of the Best 2019: The Winners | Virtuoso
12302019 Conca del Sogno in Nerano is a beach club that is one big party. Have a bottle of rose at lunch and then nap on your boat after. Perfection! Italy Is A Travel Hotspot For 2020 | Forbes
12312019 Always a popular destination for holiday-goers, Naples has seen a 15% increase in property sales over the past year. By being an hour away from Rome (by train) on the coast of the Mediterranean, with a warm climate and Capri and Ischia islands nearby. The Best European Cities To Invest In For 2020 | Forbes

NOVEMBER 2019

THE GRAPE MATTER IN THE WINE

11012019 The use of the Terracotta Amphora to age the Falerno del Massico making very current the old and difficult Roman techniques of the Amphora’s’ employment. Views from an Italian winery owner: Villa Matilde | Penn Live

11022019 Enzo Coccia’s research was an inspiration for the next generation of pizzaioli, as was the dissemination of work on the theme of the "new Neapolitan pizza" by refined gastronomes such as Maurizio Cortese. Neapolitan Pizza Primer - Entry #1 in the Gastromondiale Pizza Journal | Gastromondiale
11032019 The limone Costa d’Amalfi is unlike your lemons. It can stay on the tree for over a year after it’s ripe. It keeps growing. It gets longer, and sweeter.” There's only one way to get to the best limoncello in the world | Roads & Kingdoms
11042019 The Imperatore Travel Van takes us to the Molo Beverello where we board the Alilauro hydrofoil to the port of Casamicciola in Ischia. I stop for a moment, I look at the sea and I see Vesuvius on the horizon, I breathe deeply and my eyes get wet: it always happens to me when I see the sea. An island in a box: Ischia | BSO Group - Blog
11052019 As well as being the best-located and most stylish hotel in Ravello, Caruso affords guests something unique - a delightful, perfectly secluded hideaway set away from prying eyes. Picture-perfect panoramic views and pinch-yourself-moments: Inside one of the most romantic and exclusive hotels on Italy's stunning Amalfi Coast | Daily Mail
11062019 We are approaching Furore. The village is located in a fjord, a large cleft in the mountains, complete with a suspension bridge, which we crossed. The road broadened to reveal Conca dei Marini. Here we stopped for lunch at a restaurant located above an art-shop cafe, Allere. The untrammelled charm of the Amalfi Coast | The Telegraph
11072019 Known for its dramatic bluffs, pastel-hued villages, and cliff-hugging roads, the Amalfi Coast is arguably Italy’s most scenic stretch of coastline. From Salerno, drive west to the charming village of Vietri sul Mare, the starting point of the 30-mile coastal road proper (the SS 163 Amalfitana). The 6 Best Italian Road Trips | Condé Nast Traveler
11082019 Established in 1880, Perrazzo Vini d'Ischia is purported to be the island’s oldest wine vendor. Located at Ischia’s port, the shop has a long grotto built into a hillside nearly 2,000 years ago by Romans. Ischia: Italy's Island Starlet | Virtuoso
11092019 A Stay in Sorrento and it's only a 20-minute ride on the Circumvesuviana train (which runs from Sorrento to Naples) to Pompeii. The entrance to the site is just across the road. How to plan an easy-access trip to Herculaneum and Pompeii | The Times
11102019 We visit the hilltop district whose charms and complexity inspired the author’s new novel, The Lying Life of Adults. Perched on the highest part of the Vomero hilltop district, for decades Rione Alto was a rural zone. Elena Ferrante’s mysteries come home to narrow Naples streets where people bury their past | The Guardian
11112019  The deed of merger by the incorporation of Aeroporto di Salerno SpA into GESAC SpA was signed on 24-Oct-2019, leading to the creation of an integrated and complementary airport system in the Campania region. GESAC SpA completes merger of Naples and Salerno airports | CAPA
11122019 The family has memories to last a lifetime — and plenty of gorgeous food snaps to help them remember their culinary tour of Salerno and the Amalfi coast. Throughout their stay in Italy, The Real Housewives of New Jersey family snapped photos at every charming Italian they are stopping by. See Everything Teresa Giudice and Her Daughters Are Eating in Italy with Joe | The Feast - Bravo TV
11132019  Since the release of HBO’s TV adaptation last year, the reclusive Elena Ferrante works have been gaining worldwide attention. With a new series coming to screens in early 2020 and a National Theatre adaptation this November, the city of Naples is firmly in the spotlight. The Rough Guide to the best places to travel in 2020 | Rough Guides
11142019 A three-year research agreement between UVic’s Faculty of Fine Arts and La Fondazione Morra, a major art centre in Naples. The first formal agreement between the faculty and an Italian cultural institution, it also paves the way for further engagement. New arts agreement with Italy’s Morra Foundation | University of Victoria
11152019 To get a free tasting of limoncello, venture down Via San Cesareo, one of the shopping streets in Sorrento. There you’ll find several Limoncello shops where you can buy and get a free tasting of this traditional lemon-flavored liquor. How to Plan the Perfect Trip to The Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, and Capri | Helene in Between
11162019 The only way to reach the property is on foot, and by a steep set of cobbled stairs. Even the walk from the sea to the restaurant left us regularly breathless. Casa Privata, Praiano review | CN Traveller
11172019 Visiting the wine cellars from 1800 was charming but the high point was taking the “elevator” through the garden. And when we got to the top, our gracious host gave us the most delicious homemade chocolate hazelnut torrrone dessert and, of course wine. A fabulous day on Ischia | Naples Fabulous
11182019 23 amphorae full of garum at different stages of manufacture, and archaeological analysis suggested about 17 were made from anchovies, picarels, or a mixture of the two, while the rest were a hodgepodge of herrings, mackerels, tuna, and other species of fish. Vat Of Ancient Fish Sauce May Confirm Date That Pompeii Was Destroyed | Forbes
11192019 An archaeologist uncovered numerous inscriptions in Pompeii, dating back 2,000 years, which she claimed were the “social media” posts of the Roman Empire during a new documentary. Pompeii archaeologist finds 2,000-year-old ‘social media’ posts of Roman Empire | Daily Express
11202019 “This is Naples,” Italian architect Giuliano Andrea dell'Uva says of his apartment’s locale, “the Naples that I wanted for me; working class and elegant together.” House tour: inside a colour-filled rooftop apartment in Naples | Vogue
11212019 "Naples is the capital city of the tomato," says De Angelis, a director of L'Associazione Nazionale Industriali Conserve Alimentari Vegetali, which represents the country's fruit and vegetable preserving industry. "In each of our cans there's a strip of our land." In search of Naples' perfect tomatoes | Australian Gourmet Traveller
11222019 The dazzle of the sun-kissed sea and a welcome breeze greeted me at the end of my descent. I was at Atrani, a dreamy seaside town of whitewashed houses with bright plants on the balconies, laundry hanging out to dry in the crisp air, and a clocktower that has featured in some of Escher’s woodcuts. Walking the Amalfi Coast | UNRESERVED Media
11232019 The heart of any Italian town or village is its square, the place to see and be seen. Atrani’s square or the Piazza Umberto I is no different. To find the piazza, you’ll need to turn your back on the sea and pass under the arches of the viaduct. Atrani – an Undiscovered Town on the Amalfi Coast, Italy | PandoTrip.com
11242019 During the 18th and early 19th century, affluent residents of Dalkey would go on a Grand Tour. When they reached the Bay of Naples, they noted a similarity between its scenery and the south Dublin coastline. This inspired them to give their Dalkey villas Italianate place-names when they returned from their travels. Lifestyle of the rich and famous on Ireland's own Amalfi Coast | Independent.ie
11252019 Apple has launched a new Developer Academy at the University of San Giovanni a Teduccio, a contract which has been renewed until 2021. One app they have presented, Lyra, helps the hearing impairment recognise sounds by translating them into visual signals. Naples: A slice of Italian culture | EMEoutlook
11262019 We hope to see everyone at the San Montano Resort and Spa for a magical few days! We'd like to kick off our wedding celebration with all our guests by the pool bar for drinks and aperitif! Lauren and Joshua in Ischia, Italy | Zola
11272019 The production of leather gloves also blossomed under the direction of the new king. Via Guantai Nuovi, off Via Toledo, marks the area where the glove-making workshops once thrived. Today, only one remains: Omega Srl on Via Stella. There, clients can buy, at wholesale prices, luxurious gloves made. Forever in fashion: a tour of Naples’ finest arts and crafts makers | The Guardian
11282019 I still found room for a large scoop of Mela Stregata, an ice cream made using Strega the local liqueur, a local apple and a small piece of Baba sponge cake. Of course a shot of Strega on the side was the best thing to accompany it. Campania – historical flavours in Benevento | The Gannet
11292019 For the first time tourists in Pompeii will be able to visit the biggest thermal baths in the city, as well as a newly-discovered fresco depicting an erotic scene. Explore an entirely new part of Pompeii for the first time | Lonely Planet  
11302019 Mario Talarico has been making umbrellas for 75 years, he still works every day alongside his nephew, who now owns the family shop. The Italian craftsman who makes umbrellas for actors and popes | CNN

OCTOBER 2019

ISKIAN™ NEGRONI, ANYTIME! 

10012019  Let´s celebrate the comeback with an attractive and sparkling orange-red colour drink – an elegant, complex and beloved cocktail. Iskiah has many inviting bars and my Negroni Italy was served at the excellent bar at hotel Relais Corte Degli Aragonesi. Style, Spa and Natural Viagra at “La Dolce Sosta” | King Goya

10022019 Ms. Thayer’s new guidebook shares advice on unique experiences you shouldn't miss, local cultural traditions and her favorite places to eat, drink and relax on the coast. A Local Writer Shares All Her Amalfi Coast Secrets | Forbes
10032019 Pompeii was the equivalent of today's Bordeaux in Roman times, before it was destroyed in AD79 by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Ancient grape grown near Vesuvius is all Greek to me | The Times
10042019 For a start, the scenery alone looks like something out of a film. We're talking rolling green hills with winding roads, towns filled with pastel-hued buildings, and of course those breathtaking, picture-perfect azure sea waters. Inside the spectacular Amalfi Coast where Princess Beatrice got engaged | Daily Mirror
10052019 It is estimated that 200 hectares of true San Marzano fruit is grown today, but the elongated variety is synonymous with this part of Italy, known by local growers as the capital city of the tomato. These days, a visit to Campania and surrounding regions in August and September leaves one in no doubt of the fruit's importance to the local economy. Campania, Italy's birthplace of pizza where the tomato is king | Financial Review
10062019 Friggitelli with tomato, another classic combination from Naples and Campania. Begin as you did with the fried peppers, letting them collapse and char in hot olive oil until they look like rumpled cloth. Rachel Roddy’s recipe for friggitelli peppers with tomatoes | The Guardian
10072019 Vespa Sightseeing Tours offer visitors panoramic views of Vomero and coastal Posillipo, the most exclusive neighbourhood in town. The who’s who of Naples pass their hours here browsing in designer shops and dining in lavish restaurants. Coffee, pizza, wine and a buzz of Vespas – bring the Neapolitan streets to life with a trip to Naples | The Irish Sun
10082019 Further south, Naples is a huge city set in the shadow of Vesuvius and home to a large American expat community. Exciting and welcoming, it’s unique for its Neapolitan style and music. Pros and cons of Italy as a family-oriented expat destination | emigrate.co.uk
10092019 On display at the Royal Palace of Caserta in an exhibition for the first time will be "The Port of Salerno" by Jakob Philipp Hackert, which is the missing piece of the artist's port series, commissioned by King Ferdinand IV of Naples. Hackert stars at Reggia di Caserta show | ANSAmed
10102019 A four-article series highlighting the southern Italian region. The first, titled "Five Good Reasons to Discover the Capital of Samnium", is a walk through the characteristic historic centre of Benevento, the elegance of Trajan's Arch, and the charm of the contemporary art installations of the Hortus Conclusus. Lonely Planet launches 'Campania Special' featuring region | ANSAmed
10112019 Ischia, Italy is a volcanic island in the Gulf of Naples known for its mineral-rich thermal waters. The castle here dates as far back as 474 BC, the oldest in Europe. The Most Stunning Scenery in Europe | TheStreet
10122019 A vivid fresco depicting an armour-clad gladiator standing victorious as his wounded opponent stumbles gushing blood has been discovered in Pompeii. The striking scene in gold, blue and red was uncovered in what experts think was a tavern. Vivid gladiator fresco discovered at Pompeii | Channel NewsAsia
10132019 On a bright autumn morning in the Bay of Cartaromana, fishermen slop brown and pink octopus into buckets and line up large silver fish on crates of ice as the first local shoppers appear on the quayside. Seafood doesn’t get any fresher than this. Ischia: Trawlermen on Italian island learn to dive so they can rescue sunken Roman settlement of Antica Aenaria | The Independent
10142019 The 2016 Terredora Di Paolo, Corti di Giso, Irpinia DOC, Falanghina had an inviting nose with notes of stone fruit of peach and apricot plus citrus aromas of grapefruit. I would like to try some other Falanghina’s to compare, and I'd love to travel to Naples to do it! When in Naples | Sedona Delivers LLC
10152019 We are a winery with small numbers, aimed solely at producing quality wines and above all using only the native varieties of the Phlegraean Fields: piedirosso and falanghina, only using grapes from our vineyards, vinified in purity. On the Outskirts of Naples, Campi Flegrei Wines | Culinary Backstreets
10162019 Another winery in the modern city of Pompeii is Bosco de’ Medici, a family-run enterprise that is quickly making a name for itself. It’s also home to a resort with a high-end restaurant, horseback-riding school, and petting zoo, making it a great base for a relaxing visit and for families with children. The Unknown Volcanic Wines of Pompeii | Yahoo
10172019 The path from the top of the hill is framed by stone walls made from the lava stone. You'll see lots of fruits trees peeking over the wall including fig trees, peach trees, apricot trees, orange trees, and lemon trees. Ischia Ponte and the secret via Soronzano | The Limonata Lounge
10182019 Pliny’s extensive writings on “first growths” encompassed Falernian, the legendary wine of ancient Rome. This grape from Campania came from the slopes of Mount Massico, today the Falerno del Massico DOC. Pliny the Elder, the First Wine Critic and Why He Still Matters | Wine Enthusiast Magazine
10192019 Arise in the master suite at Villa Astor and you will see, through three double doors, Mount Vesuvius, Sorrento, and the island of Ischia—surely how William Waldorf Astor used to start his day. 18 Jaw-Dropping Private Villas You Can Rent Around the World | Town & Country
10202019 “Fate led me to The Pinelli Estate,” says a business developer who, together with his wife, renovated the crumbling farmhouse they found on the property in southern Italy. The result: a private, luxury villa called Il Rifugio that sits on an untouched, verdant green hillside overlooking the Cilento Coast. Owning luxury: The world’s best vacation homes | The CEO Magazine
10212019 Napoli Centrale! Marriott only has one hotel in Naples, but if you have World of Hyatt Points, you could redeem them at Grand Hotel Parker’s or Romeo Hotel, which are members of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. From Venice to Rome: 6 cities you can easily visit on Italy’s high-speed train | The Points Guy
10222019 Campania, famous in Roman times for its wines, is blessed with some fascinating native grapes, including Falanghina. At its best, it makes exotic-tasting wines like this one with distinctly spicy cumin notes, preserved lemons and a full round texture. The best wines to bring back from Europe | Spectator Life
10232019 Quintodecimo “Grande Cerzito” Taurasi Riserva 2010. Didn’t want anything to do with it, until I tried it. This is a ‘once in a lifetime’ kind of wine. It is a black hole of a wine that saturates you emotionally and leaves you wondering what happened. The Skinny Of The Cellar At “Nook” | Scout Magazine
10242019 The three-storey House of the Bicentenary is perhaps the most beautiful noble house so far excavated from under the pyroclastic flow that entombed Herculaneum in the devastating 79 AD eruption. In Photos: Lost artworks at Herculaneum uncovered by new technique | The Local Italy
10252019 Havana and Naples are interconnected in being similarly fertile ground for chaos and crisis, both of which are creative generators in Prieto’s work. Prieto is a keen observer of the world around him; he is receiver of information, and translator of that information into art. Wilfredo Prieto at Fondazione Morra Greco | Contemporary Art Daily
10262019 Ivana and Miriam Pipolo, inherited their father’s studio and, like him, they sell a dream, building elaborate photo sets before, during and after the first communion day. First communion in Naples – a photo essay | The Guardian
10272019 The cave of the Sibyl, a woman believed by ancient Greeks to be an oracle. It's part of the 2,700-year-old ruins at the Cuma archaeological park in Pozzuoli, Italy. Ancient Greek settlement west of Naples well worth a wander | Stars and Stripes
10282019 Between 1876 and 1899, American historian and archeologist Colonel J.C. MacKowen built Casa Rossa, with its striking Pompeian red exterior and eccentric 15th-century Aragonese tower. Today the villa is home to a permanent exhibition, The Painted Island. 10 Ultimate Things to Do in Capri, Italy | Fodor's Travel
10292019 That evening there were boats to ferry guests from La Canzone del Mare to the party by the fabled Faraglioni rocks. Magic in the Moonlight: Hamish Bowles Toasts Laura Sartori Rimini’s Birthday Over a Picture-Perfect Capri Weekend | Vogue
10302019 Terra mater: Sorrento lemon tagliolini, anchovies and anchovy extract, snap peas, thyme (very satisfying and enjoyable). Vinous Table: Terrazza Bosquet, Sorrento, Italy | Vinous
10312019 The Neapolitan trend for using greens and vegetables in dishes was put to good use for the likes of Pizza di scarola, which revolves around the endive, a leaf vegetable that is augmented by a range of sautéed ingredients. Five of Italy's Best Savory Pies | Italy Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2019

CAPODICHINO STATION

09012019 The power of the new station designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners lies in an immense subterranean incision, a raw Piranesian spiral of light and shade which will wrap around the interior of the gigantic pit, a genuinely ‘dramatic piece’. Travelling in style on the Naples metro | Apollo
09022019 Colorful pictures found in ancient necropolis of Cumae, near Naples. The sheer quality and colorfulness of the pictures, not to mention their subject matter, indicates that the people buried within had belonged to the elite. 2,200-year-old Mural Featuring Naked Servant Discovered in Italian Tomb Colorful pictures found in ancient necropolis | Haaretz
09032019 Now is the perfect time to head to Ischia, just across the bay of Naples, and discover the magic that Europeans on holiday have been keeping to themselves all this time. This Italian Island Has the Glamour of Capri Without the Crowds | Travel + Leisure
09042019 The couple posed together for a photo while vacationing on their honeymoon at the Giardino Eden hotel in Ischia, an island that lies at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples. Newlyweds in Naples! Katharine McPhee and David Foster Pose Together During Italian Honeymoon | Peopl
09052019 Positano’s first restaurant and most popular in town! Great for people watching along the beach and celebrity sightings. My last visit, Zoe Kravitz (Big Little Lies) was seated right next to me. The sea urchin pasta and heart shaped pizza are fan favorites! Positano - Picturesque Italian Paradise | Inez Barberio
09062019 The Chiaia neighborhood offers a slew of Italian luxury brands, but also some distinctively local shops, like Livio De Simone, a fabric printer since the 1950s. The house’s nearby atelier silk-screens a line of dresses, bags and textiles whose bright, geometric patterns carry over to the store’s ceramics made in nearby Vietri. 36 Hours in Naples, Italy | The New York Times
09072019 I make my way to Giardini Poseidon Terme, where two types of thermal waters feed the pools: the first a mix of sodium, bromine and iodine; the second spring containing chlorine, sodium, sulfates and alkaline substances. There are also trace amounts of minerals including magnesium, calcium and lithium. Water and Wellness in Italy | Debra Bokur
09082019 Visit the underground city of Naples and/or take a walk along the narrow main streets of Spaccanapoli (the name literally means “Naples splitter” and has been called this because if observed from above, this long street divides the Naples historic city into two parts. Naples, Italy: Solo Travel Guide| My Travelanthropy
09092109 Sabbie di Sopra il Bosco – the name refers to the fact that the vineyard in the province of Caserta is situated above a forest – is made primarily from a local indigenous variety called Palagrello Nero; there are also a small amount of Casavecchia and Aglianico, blended in the wine. Nanni Copè: One Of Italy's Greatest And Least Known Wine Producers | Forbes
09102019 Pommella’s signature style is a one-pleat trouser that has all the expertise of Neapolitan tailoring without being too short or too tight. These are classic trousers, tailored to perfection but with wearability and comfort in mind. Pommella Napoli Raises the Bar on Bespoke Trousers | Robb Report
09112019 The initiative calls for the use of fishing boats to collect waste in the sea, from an area of about 50,000 marine hectares. The protected marine area of Punta Campanella is at the head of the project. The boats will be equipped with large bags to collect the waste found during the fishermen's daily activities. Protected marine areas and fishermen team up to clean sea | ANSAmed
09122019 A boldly imaginative, glass-clad, 10-storey palace of contemporary style and luxury – a boutique property that’s quite unlike any other place to stay in the city. Hotel Romeo: Is This the Coolest Place to Stay in Naples? | Prestige Hong Kong
09132019 A marbled and mirrored fifth-generation cafe on Piazza del Duomo. Standout pastries include the crisp, flaky coda di aragosta con crema di limone, a lobster-tail-shaped concoction filled with a rich yet light lemon-custard cream. La Pansa Cafe in Amalfi | Lonely Planet
09142019 A very unique sparkling wine that applies the traditional Champagne method to Falanghina, an iconic grape of Campania in the south of Italy. Elegant and exuberant with lively bubbles, DUBL is delightfully dry and crisp with balanced intensity. Superb! Mixed Case: 12 Wonderful Wines from Around the Globe | BlackDressTraveler
09152019 Campania is a magical place with its volcanic soils, diverse microclimates and amazing history. Get Ready: The Super Italians Are Coming | James Suckling
09162019 A short boat ride from Naples, Ischia is a small slice of Italian ‘dolce vita’. There is an authenticity to Ischia that is hard to find these days, and there is a sense that life carries on throughout the year with or without tourists. Summer's Not Over Yet! |The New York Times
09172019 The Ischia mountain is the product of numerous eruptions, the landscape disrupted time and time again by tectonic violence below. The cloudy summit afforded us only fleeting glances of the panorama, so we wasted no time in settling at a table of the La Grotta Monte restaurant, a mountain institution cut into the rock. At last I’ve been let in on Italy’s worst-kept secret isle | Moose Gazette
09182019 At my feet is the Castel dell’Ovo fortress and restaurants with gingham table cloths and singing waiters clustered round cobbled squares. Here reigns the Gucci-wearing, extra-virgin Italy we think we know so well. Naples, the heart and soul of Italy | IOL News
09192019 Less than three centuries ago, Naples was the capital of a kingdom. The city’s streets are brimming with tourists to see the treasures uncovered from the Greco-Roman period of antiquity and the grand Bourbon architecture, but also to spend time shopping the diverse independent boutiques. The Six-Stop Shopping Guide to Naples | Condé Nast Traveler
09202019 The Diefenbach print is a celebration of this philosopher's worship of nature, with a pattern of shadowy dancers and musicians marching joyously in single file. It embodies the summer spirit as a religion of freedom and harks. Free Spirits: Le Sirenuse Positano SS2019 | Sirenuse Journal
09212019 An enterprise of encyclopedic dimension, the exhibition is organized by Capodimonte in collaboration with the Teatro di San Carlo, the University of Naples, the Museum of the Botanical Garden, the Museum of Precious Stones and the Zoological Institute. It includes more than 1000 items. Capodimonte of people and elites | L'Espresso
09222019 Whereas in Ischia, it is still the month of bathing in the sea, but also of hot thermal springs to face the first crisp, cool air, of wine, the grape harvest and good food. September at the Poseidon Thermal Gardens: a mix of spas, relaxation, therapies and tastings | News / Giardini Poseidon Terme
09232019 Sicchie d’a Munnezza (literally "garbage can" in Napoletano dialect), is an eloquent example of the latter. This spectacular sauce is made by combining a multitude of seemingly random ingredients and a little creativity. This dish is savory and sweet, with a crunchy texture and a velvety flavor. Recipe from the suburbs of Napoli | Gustiamo
09242019 Walking through the Archaeological Museum of Naples after seeing the exhibition it was difficult to discover the original objects from which Sighicelli’s samples were taken. These images are printed on the same materials from which the original objects are made — marble, travertine — so that there is a symbiosis between what is depicted and the way it is shown. On photography, shrines and Maradona: Geoff Dyer’s Neapolitan pilgrimage | The Spectator
09252019  We spent a majority of our time in Positano there, eating at their restaurant, sitting by the pool, and soaking in the view from our balcony. It was the perfect end to our trip and we hope to return someday soon. Positano One Year Later | Gal Meets Glam
09262019 Set within a tranquil bay that looks out onto the Castello Aragonese, Gardenia Mare is one of Ischia’s most picturesque beach clubs. It’s a great place for sunbathing, swimming and even snorkeling, with ancient Roman ruins beneath the water and medieval remains in plain sight. Ischia Travel Guide: 6 Places You Need To Visit Now | Forbes
09272019 The couple exchanged vows at the Gardens of Augustus, botanical gardens with various tiers and terraces that date back to the early 1900’s. After sipping on pre-ceremony cocktails, guests were led to a higher level where seats had been arranged in a semi-circle facing the Faraglioni rocks. Two Haute Couture Looks Were the Centerpiece of This Stunning Wedding in Capri | Harper's Bazaar
09282019 I had the privilege to taste with Piero Mastroberardino a Taurasi from the cellar collection. The opportunity to taste the Taurasi Aglianico from 1934 was an unreal experience, ethereal. We Asked 15 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Expensive Wine You Ever Tasted? | VinePair
09292019 This spectacular hotel is perched on the highest point of the Ravello cliffs, 365m above the sea, with wonderful views over the Amalfi coast. The property is set in immaculate terraced gardens with 360 degree views from just about everywhere. Hotel Review: Belmond Hotel Caruso | The Luxe Factor
09302019 San Pietro is recessed into the rock, making it almost “invisible” from either the road or the sea, unless you know where to look. After a breathtaking mid-afternoon transfer back to Amalfi along the coastal road, the remainder of the day is free for a swim in the pool, a nap or a stroll through the hotel’s lemon groves. Magellan Travel Club celebrates 10th anniversary with a 2020 tour of Italy |  Communities Digital News

AUGUST 2019

NAPLES' METROPOLITAN AREA

08012019 Seen from Camaldoli, the suburban sprawl of greater Naples sits atop a massive volcanic caldera that may be poised to erupt. Posillipo Hill, the dark ridge on the left, is part of the wall of the caldera, which stretches 12 kilometers across. A massive volcano beneath Italy is stirring | Discover Magazine
08022019 The hot springs of Ischia have been drawing visitors for centuries, and Il Mezzatorre’s wellness centre channels the restorative powers of the local water and mud. Il Mezzatorre hotel takes over a 16th-century watchtower on the Italian island of Ischia | The Spaces
08032019 Hotel Villa Franca’s ultra-swanky restaurant, Li Galli is quite frankly the very best fine dining experience to be had on the Amalfi Coast at the moment. Hurry and go now before Michelin catches on and reservations become impossible—there are only about 20 covers after all. This Chic Hilltop Hotel Is Positano's Best-Kept Secret | Forbes
08042019 Today, reggae sounds live in spaces such as Scugnizzo Liberato, a former nunnery and juvenile detention centre in Naples’ hilly Montesanto district. I pass through a graffiti-covered entrance and enter a courtyard full of the laughter of a group from Cape Verde playing football while kids play outside a Sri Lankan Buddhist temple. ‘Here, you fight for your life’: how reggae brought hope to Naples | The Guardian
08052019 World-class vineyards thrive at the foot of Italy's Mount Vesuvius. There are hundreds of varieties native to this region, where wine has been made for 9,000 years. Campania's world-class white wines | SFGate
08062019 Go cave-swimming, or just drop anchor (drop anchor! Imagine! Saying ‘drop anchor’ in real life!) by one of the many seaside resorts and silently hang out with the plethora of other boats stopping for a lunchtime ocean picnic. I survived the hydrofoil to Ischia to tell the tale | Lonely Planet
08072019 The botanical garden host 300 species of plants and flowers . Surrounded by greenery and many different fragrances you will also have the opportunity to taste typical infusions, macerates and biscuits. Salerno – “Minerva’s Gardens” | Petros Room
08082019 “The essential Mediterranean diet has not changed, and will never change,” Dr. Roberts said. “Wine never dies out, bread never dies out, and olives continue.” Stuffed Dormouse and Fish Gut Sauce: The Flavors of Pompeii | The New York Times
08092019 The Castello Aragonese perched on a rocky islet connected to Ischia by a bridge. Watch the sun set in a pyrotechnic blaze of colour as you wiggle your toes in the sand at a beachside restaurant, all the while sipping some fine wine. Here's Your Guide To The Ideal Italian Beach Vacay | Outlook Traveller
08102019 On the weekends Mamma Rita would take me down the peninsula, to Vico Equense or Sorrento. From that parallel reality, the gulf showed its true colors. Dark as squid ink and sweet-smelling, it truly was a black pearl, so beautiful that it made me feel sad. It was a reaction I couldn’t explain…or even admit to in such fashionable spots. Il mare di Castellammare / The sea in Castellammare | Heddi Goodrich
08112019 Directly in front of the shop, the Tyrrhenian Sea stretches westward to the horizon, and it's in these waters that Donatella's husband, and about a dozen local fishermen use menaica nets to catch mature alici, or anchovies. The Menaica Nets of Italy's Cilento Coast Saveur
08122019 After a quick breakfast, we set off along the coast. After about an hour, we arrived in Amalfi, stunningly located on coastal cliffs. Near Salerno, we decided to turn to the Italian mainland and use toll highways, where most fast chargers are located. Seasides & Volcanoes — Electric Van Road Trip, Part 3 | Clean Technica
08132019 Archeologists discovered the objects in a horde hidden in a room in the Casa del Giardino. The esoteric collection belonged to a low-born Roman or even a slave who used it for casting spells and engaging in rituals linked to fertility, seduction, child birth and marriage. Archaeologists in Pompeii find amulets and charms that may have been used by Roman sorcerer | The Telegraph
08142019 Everyone’s heard of the magnificent Isle of Capri, but the nearby Phlegraean Islands, formed by volcanic activity, are home to the brightly coloured town of Procida – a photographers delight. 18 beautiful seaside towns in Italy | Vogue Australia
08152019 Years ago Riccardo Faggiano opened this modern restaurant, following in the restaurateur footsteps of generations before him. The welcomes given here are even more memorable than the food, and the food is pretty hard to beat. They've taken the very best of local produce from tuna and anchovies to tomatoes and lemons. Vietri sul Mare: The undiscovered Amalfi Coast | CNN Travel
08162019 Top chefs feed the crowds at this year’s Festa a Vico: a salt cod sfogliatella, topped with purple potato and roe – a pleasure to destroy. Anchovy liquor and baby octopus: Food secrets of the Amalfi coast | The Independent
08172019 On the hillside overlooking the historic city center, the Hotel San Francesco al Monte is in a former 16th-century monastery. The hotel has 45 elegant guestrooms—once the monks’ chambers—each with a sea view. Best Hotels in Naples, Italy | Forbes
08182019 Feudi di San Gregorio has revolutionized Campania wine production through their contemporary interpretations of the centuries-old winemaking traditions of Irpinia. And this eye for the avant-guard, a fine-tuned ability to be stylish but never “trendy,” is seen most clearly on the labels and in the winery itself. Style and design in the world of wine | The Grand Wine Tour
08192019 They say when you come to Napoli you cry twice: once when you arrive and once when you leave. Lord knows, this city brought me to tears more than a few times. But I know a part of me will weep when we go. A dopo, Italia. Ci Vediamo, Napoli! | Little Girl, Big World 08202019 With a dramatic cliff-side setting, Monastero Santa Rosa has only 20 rooms and is still a bit of a secret address. Its most defining feature is the large infinity pool carved into the rock that seems to melt into the ocean in the distance. The 17 Best Hotel Pools in the World | Indagare
08212019 Designed by the architect Ludwig Van Wittel, who was later referred to as Vanvitelli, the palace was built in the mid-1700s. On a tour of the Palace of Caserta, you’ll find extravagant throne rooms and royal apartments, a theatre, and a stage that opens out into the surrounding park and is used for plays. 10 Old European Palaces You Can Visit Besides Versailles | The Travel
08222019 Here on the cliffs of Sorrento ancient Roman history has been merged with 19th century classical Roman architecture and the luxury trappings of a Relais & Chateaux resort. Under the guidance of the Russo family, this historic property has found a fabulous modern expression. Mimmo Jodice: Elegant fine dining at the Bellevue Syrene in Sorrento | Communities Digital News
08232019 This popular spot near Mergellina port in Naples first opened in 1840. Among the Sea Garden colorful umbrellas and beach huts and the half-ruins of Palazzo Donn’Anna, Lenù frolics in the sea, reads novels, and explores her sexuality with Antonio. 10 Filming Locations From the HBO Series ‘My Brilliant Friend’ in Naples | Fodors
08242019 At the end of World War II, Giovanni Russo founded his small winery.  This was a time when wine was transported by horse-drawn wagon to larger merchants, who supplied the larger shops and city restaurants. Today, Giovanni’s youngest son, Maurizio, runs the winery. Cantina del Vesuvio: My Italy Journey Continues with a Trip to the Lacryma Christi DOC | DallasWineChick.com
08252019 Ischia immediately had us unwinding, and the Mezzatorre, with its lovely staff clad in bespoke safari-style fatigues and guests all sporting Sciò’s recent Birkenstock collaboration, felt like the most stylish summer camp imaginable. A Guide to Ischia, the Italian Island With Healing Hot Springs and a Dreamy New Hotel | Vogue
08262019 The Holy Wisdom Church is one of the most beautiful and original religious building of ltalian Middle Ages. The ancient façade of the church remembers a military Lombard tent. Walking from the centre of it, you can cross an hexagon with six columns decorated by ancient Capitals, to a decagon of eight columns, each of them parallel to the corresponding perimetrical wall. Benevento: Longobards in Italy. The places of power (568-774 d.C.) | Mirabilia
08272019 A resort town approximately 30km from Naples on Italy’s caldera-peppered west coast that catered to the whims of poets, generals and everyone in between. Powerful statesmen built luxurious villas on its beach, with heated spas and mosaic-tiled pools where they could indulge their wildest desires. Ancient Rome Had a Sin City at the Bottom of the Sea | BBCTravel
08282019 In Italy, happiness is dolce far niente, sweet idleness: second scoop of gelato, the strong caffè, the time with family and friends. Our readers savor the smaller moments—inhaling the lemony aroma of the seaside town of Sorrento. The Traveler’s Guide to Happiness | AFAR
08292019 Colatura is produced across the village of Cetara, but Nettuno's version can't be beat. "It's owned by a guy named Giulio Giordano, an expert who's been making colatura his whole life by carefully layering anchovies in salt by hand in wooden barrels topped with weighted lids and set aside to ageThe Best Anchovies, According to an Italian Food Expert | Epicurious.com
08302019 Tenuta San Francesco in Tramonti: we began our journey wandering through the vines themselves while Cristian discussed the benefits of pergola cultivation, the weather and seasons dictating the conditions of a great wine, and the requirements for DOCG and DOC wines in Italy.  Swirl the Glass – Amalfi Coast Wine Tastings and Tours | GoodTravelerKarma
08312019 “Everything that is around you influences you. In Napoli, we have sun, sea." Luigi Madonna’s set at long-standing event series International Talent saw thousands savage the dancefloor at Arenile di Bagnoli. The music was solid but groove-laden, pared back but percussive, and made for the big stage. The techno sound of Naples | DJMag.com

JULY 2019

URBAN BEACH

07012019 It’s just full of life with locals enjoying the ritual passeggiata, groups of youngsters chatting and and tourists getting a real feel for the town. Make sure you arrive in time for an aperitivo at the little kiosk of Santa Teresa beach for a spritz with a view. What to see in Salerno, the gateway to the Amalfi Coast | My Italian Diaries
07022019 The exhibit includes Panathenaic Amphorae, vessels decorated with representations of different sports disciplines, frescoes of the Vesuvian cities with depictions of fights and chariot races, marble sculptures of athletes and inscriptions from ancient Naples. MANN takes the field for Napoli 2019: the "Paideia" exhibition | Napoli 2019 Summer Universiade
07032019 The San Paolo stadium is transformed into a great gulf. The gulf and the Vesuvius, water and fire, represent the main elements of the stage set. The seating area for the athletes is set up in the shape of a big U. University Games 2019 Opening Ceremony: Live Stream and How to Watch Summer Universiade Napoli | VAVEL.com
07042019 The imposing Sacra Famiglia church was originally built in the 15th century in the city’s historical centre but now sits proudly in the well-maintained neighbourhood. It was moved there brick by brick in 1934 – a gift from the Catholic Church – and contains the Eternal Father, the only other work in Naples by Sanmartino, sculptor of the famous Veiled Christ. Tunnel visions | Big Issue North
07052019 This Sorrento-style cannelloni recipe is Italian comfort food at its best, with roasted peppers and aubergines nestling against gooey fior di latte cheese. Sorrento-style cannelloni | Great Italian Chefs
07062019 Calling on locally-sourced ingredients and a bounty of produce grown on site the newly-appointed head chef delivers traditional cuisine with a contemporary twist. Indulge in freshly grilled fish, homemade pasta and seasonal dishes in Al Mare as the sea laps against the coast right under your feet. Hotel Santa Caterina Amalfi: When life gives you lemons | The London Economic
07072019 A special netting for their best vineyards used for their Taurasi DOCG wines which would not affect the sunlight or aeration yet could be pulled down when their was a threat of hail during the spring. Also, the netting can be pulled all the way back so it does not collapse from too much snow collecting during the winter. Bringing Engineering To Volcanic Wines In Campania, Italy | Forbes
07082019 I enjoyed Pompeii but found everything to look the same after a while. Herculaneum is completely different. I literally walked into every single courtyard, house, and ruin that I could when there. Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Herculaneum from Naples | Megan Starr
07092019 The Amalfi Coast is one of the most popular honeymoon destinations for a reason! It’s so romantic and charming. The cobblestone streets and cozy restaurants– ahh it’s like a movie! the amalfi coast vs santorini & mykonos - which vacation was better? | Katie's Bliss
07102019 While Zimmermann dresses usually take center stage at any event, it was the exquisitely designed tables and lemon arbor that stole the show. Chic in Capri | Habitually Chic
07112019 What makes Naples’ nightlife cool is not a slew of hipster bars furnished with pallet furniture and bare light bulbs, but the very absence of these kind of places. Italy’s coolest city: why Naples is the place to be right now | Lonely Planet
07122019 Naples is now humming with visitors. In this Mediterranean capital watched over by the still-kicking Vesuvius volcano, tourist numbers have more than doubled since 2010. 36 Hours in Naples, Italy | The New York Times
07132019 Trekking through Naples, Italy as the Palace crew does in this lookbook captured by famed photographer Juergen Teller. Palace Skateboards Summer 2019 Lookbook | The Source Magazine
07142019 It's the perfect spot to strike a pose, take a selfie, and get the all-important food shots all in one place. The #Positano hashtag has been in the captions of more than 1.5 million Instagram posts, and that's without mentioning the times it has been tagged as a location. Positano — the colorful, Instagram-famous town on Italy's Amalfi Coast | Business Insider
07152019 If there’s one place to enjoy a quintessential summer holiday, it’s in the south. Eat the best bruschetta at Ristorante Pizzeria Aglio olio & Pomodoro. A photographer’s guide to southern Italy | Vogue Australia
07162019 Probably the best beach club in Ischia, Bagno Teresa is also a great bar and restaurant spot; think of it as a high-end one-stop-shop. Midweek, it’s all about romance – but that changes as soon as the weekend hits. Where to Drink + Dance in Ischia, Italy | SUITCASE Magazine
07172019 The narrow road follows a 32 mile stretch of coastline along the steep and precipitous edge of the Sorrentine Peninsular. In parts it’s cut out of vertical cliff faces which plunge into the sea below. The Amalfi Coast: a manic, yet spectacular coastal ride | Adventure Bike Rider
07182019 The coastal region of Campania has long produced some of the south’s most stunning white wines. The whites are generally made from Fiano di Avellino, Greco di Tufo and Falanghina grapes and the local, coastal breezes keep these wines’ flavor profiles refreshing and saline. Southern Italy Some Stunning White Wines | Forbes
07192019 Italy’s latest hotspot. Ischia is becoming known for its thermal spas (the island has over 100 thermal springs), spectacular coastline and designer shopping, making it a favourite among the fashion set. 12 unsung alternative European islands to head to this summer | EveningStandard
07202019 With more than 3 million people living in its surroundings, the province of Naples is the most densely populated volcanic area in the world — and this peculiarity has forged the spirit of the city and its inhabitants over the centuries. The awareness of sitting on a time bomb makes life slower. Lands of Fire | Italics Magazine
07212019 A gentle coastal landscape, mountains, impressive gorges, wild rivers and wide plains – the northern Cilento area offers a variety of attractive hiking trails. The northern Cilento: Hiking – culture & cuisine included | Cilentano - Natürlich Süditalien!
07222019 Paestum is also home to a cluster of buffalo farms that produce Italy’s best mozzarella di bufala. Cilento, South Italy, the hidden treasure | Vittorio Sciosia
07232019 Biancolella grapes thrive on the island’s volcanic soil and the result is an assertively flinty white wine. September is wine festival month on Ischia and Casa D’Ambra welcomes visitors from all over the world. Phlegraean Islands: Ischia Highlights | Italia Magazine
07242019 The aqueduct Carolino or Vanvitelli was time off for the longest bridge in Europe, with its length of 41 kilometres. Had, indeed, the task of bringing the water from the foot of Mount Taburno (Benevento) up of the Royal Palace of Caserta. The conduit, long 1,2 meters high and 1,3 meters, It is marked by 67 torrini, with a square plan and pyramidal constructions. The aqueduct of Vanvitelli | Unesconet
07252019 Napoli is a city that loves people. It reminds me of Africa because of all of the warmth. My neighbors, they consider me like a son. Since I have been in Napoli, I am like another man. I am really at peace. We Are All Brothers | The Players' Tribune
07262019 Underneath the old buildings, flanking the roads, there are still Greek and Roman remains with their own stories to tell. And the stories told by the guide embrace 2500 years of intrigues, plots, murders, “monacielli” and poltergeist. The Greek-Roman ancient town of Neapolis | Elite Italian Guides
07272019 Borgo La Pietraia enjoys a majestic panorama of mountains and sea. It is a true paradise insulated with pomegranate and olive trees and scented by hedges of bay leaves, rosemary and other Mediterranean herbs and flowers. Paint and sketch on the Amalfi and Cilento coasts with a small group of fellow artists. | Feast on History
07282019 While Pompeii was a living, breathing metropolis, Herculaneum was a resort town for the Roman elite, Michele explained. I visited Pompeii and its less touristy sister town Herculaneum in a day, and the experiences couldn't have been more different | Business Insider
07292019 Even if visiting art museums isn’t quite your thing, I defy you not to gasp when you see The Veiled Christ laid out in the middle of the old chapel. It is chillingly lifelike and you can only wonder how the artist who created it managed to get the effect of seeing the form of Christ through a semi-transparent veil — all chiselled from a lump of marble. Take advantage of the direct flights from Cork and visit Naples | Irish Examiner
07302019 On July 13, China·Chengdu Panda Café, a café featuring panda elements, officially debuts in Naples, Italy. The café has quickly conquered the palate of local citizens and many people crowded in it to taste the unique “Chengdu Flavor” coffee. China·Chengdu Panda Café Officially Opens in Naples, Italy | Business Wire
07312019 Sant’Ambrogio is a hugely significant discovery in Byzantine heritage and a stunning example that illuminates this fascinating period in history. It deserves wider recognition so that more visitors to the Lombard region discover Montecorvino Rovella and its rich heritage for themselves. Byzantine expert visits Italy to help put heritage site on the map | University of Birmingham

JUNE 2019

SMALLEST TOWN IN ITALY

06012019 Atrani deserves a mention as one of the beautiful places on the Amalfi Coast. The village is firmly wedged between 2 hills that run along the Dragone River, which as you have guessed means Dragon River. Naturally, there is also a legend about a fire-breathing dragon that would spend hisdayshiding there. You Must See These Beautiful Places On The Amalfi Coast | Gastrotravelogue

06022019 Since AD 79, the volcano has also erupted repeatedly. There have been no eruptions since 1944, and none of the eruptions after AD 79 were as large or destructive as the Pompeian one. Aerial shot of Mount Vesuvius, 9 km east of Naples, Italy | reddit
06032019 I planned a nine-day trip to Naples, Capri, Amalfi and Rome. Why an old-fashioned European honeymoon beats Indian Ocean insta-bliss | The Telegrap
06042019 The Baia castle is one of the few places in Europe where very small areas infused archaeology, history, myths, and even Geology! It stands on the Western extremity of the Bay of Naples at Capo Miseno near Cuma, the first permanent Greek colony on the Apennine Peninsula. The Museum of the Phlegraean fields in the Castle of Baia|worldtourisminfo.com
06052019 When you think eating healthy is a punishment, that means you have never been at Mangiafoglia. A place where the vegeratian tradition made in Campania is made by vegetables from Vesuvio. Mangiafoglia | The Sooper
06062019 This claim draws on the distinctive U of Universiade and the fact that once you set foot in Napoli, it is a unique city. It cannot be forgotten that setting up the Athletes’ Village on cruise ships is something that has never happened before for a major international multi-sport event. Tradition and innovation set to converge at Summer Universiade 2019 | FISU
06072019 Use Naples as a starting point to embark on a scenic road trip from Sorrento to Salerno along the Amalfi Coast, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique blend of cultural riches and extraordinary landscapes. O Solo Mio: United To Operate Direct Flights to Naples | Forbes
06082019 Refugees and asylum seekers from a hosting and reception center in the Italian city Caserta received training. As part of the special project "Pizza against racism", Ouattara together with other pizza chefs and a group of 20 migrants from the local SPRAR, was invited to take part in a training at Gino Sorbillo's pizzeria, one of Naples' iconic pizza places. Migrants learn the art of pizza-making at popular restaurant in Naples | InfoMigrants
06092019 Crunchy deliciousness when it comes to streetfood, from stuffed courgette flowers to alici fritti (fried anchovies) and crocche’ di patate, essentially fried mashed potato. I urge you to try anything and everything you encounter battered and fried. Naples Food Map: where and how to eat in Italy’s culinary capital | Spectator Life
06102019 Campania, where Vesuvius remains an explosive threat and in the meantime turns out some of the nation's most unusual wines. Why Italy's Volcanoes Matter To Its Wines | Forbes
06112019 Away from the busy beach towns and thermal spas that have lured Europeans for generations. We passed vineyards, lemon trees, palms and pines, bougainvillea pouring over walls built centuries ago from blocks of porous volcanic rock, or tufa, fitted together so perfectly they didn’t even require mortar. Here’s How to Plan a Trip to Naples and Ischia | Travel + Leisure
06122019 Rihanna was also seen enjoying some water sports the day before in Capri, zooming across the sea on a motorboat-led raft. These shoes aren't made for boating! Rihanna slips off her precarious platforms to board her luxury yacht in Positano | Daily Mail
06132019 The two wines that really illustrate the potential of Cenatiempo great winemaking on this small island are the Kalimera Biancolella sourced from an old parcel of Biancolella at high elevation and also the small production Forastera bottling w6hich is more reminiscent of a mountain wine from the north. Cenatiempo | Polaner Selections
06142019 Goodbye Ischia and let's all put pen for a great welcome to Iskiah! Some locals at the island and marketing experts in Naples made this change of name because they mean this writing retouch is necessary to facilitate a correct pronunciation – and still recognizable. Hear The Sound of Iskiah and New Magic Name | King Goya Travel Magazine
06152019 Guests still come for the sea views and the thermal spa—one of the largest in the region—where the island’s mineral-rich thermal waters and mud are used for treatments. Today’s guests can take an aperitivo in the bar, enjoy meals at the Michelin-starred Indaco restaurant, and soak in the pools. The 7 Most Luxurious Suites on the Amalfi Coast | Architectural Digest
06162019 Belmond Villa Margherita, set in the hotel grounds but with its own private gardens, has two master suites with frescoed ceilings, a vast living-dining-lounging room with tall French doors opening onto mint costiera vistas. Amalfi Coast villa with glamour to spare | How To Spend It
06172019 The white interior is shaped with Moorish arches and curves, creating intimate pockets that perfectly frame views of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Palazzo Avino exudes an understated elegance and glamour without ostentation or manufactured grandiosity. Living la dolce vita in a 12th-century palazzo on the Amalfi coast | The Australian Financial Review
06182019 Capri is an ancient island of two halves, Capri and Anacapri. I make a torta caprese in two layers. The lemon and chocolate cakes, united by almond, go beautifully together. Clams, baked bream and torta caprese: recipes for an Italian summer feast | The Guardian
06192019 First Dates Hotel is based once again in Southern Italy, specifically at the Aquapetra Resort and Spa in Campania. "This hotel has the perfect mix of luxury and old-fashioned romance in arguably the most passionate country in the world.” What time is First Dates Hotel on Channel 4 tonight, who is host Fred Siriex and where is the show filmed? | The Sun
06202019 This linguine from Rummo is the company’s “No. 13,” which refers to the bronze die they use to make the pasta. (Most of the brands on the list use bronze dies for their pastas.) They use durum wheat and “the purest water from the Sannio valley,” according to the website. 11 Best Gourmet Pastas You’ll Love (2018) | Heavy.com
06212019 High up on a hill on the fringes of the city is the Museo di Capodimonte, filled with traditional Neapolitan painting and sculpture, as well as works from Italian greats such as Caravaggio and Titian. The terracotta palace is just as beautiful on the outside, with palm trees swaying gently on the lawn, and the terrace offers a smasher of a view across the city. Why you should visit Naples this summer | The Independent
06222019 La Guardiense "Janare Senete" Falanghina del Sannio DOC. Made from the ancient Italian grape variety Falanghina by one of the largest co-operative wineries in Italy. This crisp white offers the best of both worlds — the patio-perfect appeal of a quaffable quencher as well as the depth, concentration and complexity of a serious dinner party wine. New releases: Five spectacular and undervalued wines | The Record.com
06232019 Utilizing as natural and sustainable practices as possible in the vineyard, Fulvio and Imma Cautiero pay careful attention to the surrounding flora and fauna, wildlife, soils, and climatic influences, in each step they take. Cautiero Azienda Agricola 2014 Trois Sannio Greco DOC Review | The Wine Spies
06242019 Procida has pioneered electric bicycles, or e-bikes. Wherever you walk, the swift, almost silent machines breeze past, their riders relaxed and upright, cruising up the kind of hills that would have seen the hero of "Il Postino" give up and walk. An electric revolution on Procida, the Italian island time forgot | CNN
06252019 An hour and a half later, I pulled into Forio, on Ischia’s western coast, and spotted the Pensione Di Lustro, the couple’s former residence, just opposite the small, palm-tree lined harbor. “It is the pleasantest pensione in Forio, an interesting bargain, too,” wrote Capote in his 1949 essay “Ischia.” Retracing Truman Capote’s Moment in the Mediterranean Sun | The New York Times
06262019 For the first time the Morra Greco Collection will be shown in Naples, through curatorial approaches and focusing on the single artists, aside the residency program and commissioned productions, starting with artists Jimmie Durham, Peter Bartoš and Henrik Håkansson. The Beneficial Catastrophe of Art | NERO Editions
06272019 We've traveled all over the world, and Ischians are some of the kindest people on the planet. Before the tourist boom almost 50 years ago, Ischia was a poor island where the people got by with very little and formed a very tight-knit community. 9 Reasons Ischia Should Be Your Summer Vacation Destination | Allure
06282019 Biancolella is a white variety planted near the sea in Campania, most notably on the island of Ischia. The variety has high acidity and offers aromas and flavors of lemon, citrus and candied fruit; the wines have a saltiness and distinct minerality; the wines are generally not oak aged. Italy's Indigenous Varieties - Part One | Forbes
06292019 "Bicento" is the name of this important red wine, which translated literally means “twice 100”. It is named as such because the grapes for this wine come from 200-year-old ungrafted vines that are grown on volcanic soils on the Taurasi hills, 500 metres above sea level. Nativ Bicento 2013 (Campania) - Wine Review | Vintages Wine Picks & Reviews
06302019 On the fitness influencer's page, the star reveals they are staying in a hilltop private apartment in the town of Ravello, which has its own swimming pool, huge sun terrace with panoramic views and even a mini maze in the garden. Inside Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas' romantic Amalfi Coast getaway | hellomagazine.com