Nestled among the verdant hills of unspoilt Val d’Illasi, a wild portion of Valpolicella region, Tenuta Chiccheri is an exclusive estate that might be difficult to reach and, because of this, is even more charming. Giancarlo Ruffo, a successful entrepreneur from Verona who’s always been deeply attached to the countryside, in the early 80’s bought the farmhouse and turned it into a family retreat, whose 16 hectares surrounding land was covered in woods, fruit trees and olive g

This week we’ll guide you east of Garda Lake, in the charming area of Bardolino, where, thanks to the lake proximity, a Mediterranean climate facilitates olive groves and vineyards cultivations. Right in the heart of this charming landscape, two young sisters decided to maintain their family’s winemaking tradition. With an eye to the male ancestors, who taught them how to farm the land, Claudia and Giulia focused on succeeding in a world that’s predominantly marked by masculi

As after so many wine reviews we surely feel a little tipsy, it has come the time to recover from the usual hangover and talk a bit about sweets. Carnevale di Venezia is quickly approaching, and its most emblematic treat is, with no doubt, the frittella - fritoea in Venetian dialect, fritter for our English-speaking friends. Dal Nono Colussi, one of the finest pastries in the city, uses the same, infallible fritoea recipe since the time it opened, in 1956. Its owner Carlo Col

Located between the very ancient church of San Giacometto and the historic Campo dell’Erbaria, this small bar and restaurant was once part of the oldest Venetian core, also known as main trading point between East and Europe. As a matter of fact, Naranzaria takes its name from the historical citrus market that used to flourish in this area. The current management, a result of cooperation between historic owner Conte Brandino Brandolini d’Adda, architect Umberto La Caprara and

As of today, through a superficial lens, Venice swarms with touristy eateries, ordinary (and expensive) pizza places, average wine bars that offer commercial wines and costly menus. But if you learn some off the beaten path routes, you’ll realize that this city, despite the overwhelming tourists’ flocks, didn’t forget its typical recipes and significant oenological tradition. Osteria Al Cicheto, managed by Simone Salin and his two brothers, is a great example of quintessentia

It is visiting a winery such as Vini Prà that you can realize how much young workforce is involved into wine industry around Soave and Valpolicella regions – and Veneto in general! Starting from the guide, who kindly introduced us to the company’s history, to end with the modern office, adjacent to the winery and populated by a team of young, enthusiastic people, you really can tell that everything here is a projection into the future. Counting on this forceful team and follo

Overlooking a minor canal in a peaceful area of Venice, Adriatico Mar, as the name itself suggests, is inspired directly by the sea that, in centuries, represented a major source of wealth for Venice and all the coastal regions, from the Balkan to the Italian shores. Certainly Francesco had this in mind when, a few years ago and with the help of some friends, decided to open this cozy bacaro in Dorsoduro. As a matter of fact, the place itself looks like a lighthouse, where co