Gourmet
Io Cucino Restaurant by Gionata D’Alessi in Bibbona
Gionata D’Alessi, a variety of experiences abroad and in Italy, lands first in Bolgheri and finally in Bibbona, on the Livorno Coast. “Cook and not chef,” hence the choice of name to give to his restaurant. In the beginning was...
Stewed codfish on creamed potatoes
The addition of fried capers and grana cheese wafer makes this cod stew more appetizing. We pair it with Malvasia dei Colli Piacentini Boccadirosa 2023 Luretta. Ingredients for 2 persons: 400 g MSC-certified cod, 1 white onion, 250 g peeled...
The Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco resort
Created as a destination for wine and food lovers, Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco-inside the vast wine estate-is home to two restaurants, L’Osteria La Canonica and the 1-Michelin-starred Campo del Drago Restaurant, led by chef Matteo Temperini. Positioned in the heart...
Valle d’Aosta cheeseburger
A very simple dish to prepare that everyone (non-vegetarians) likes, for which we propose an out-of-region pairing: the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Colline Teramane Yang 2022 Barba. Ingredients for 4 persons: 4 hamburger buns, 4 large burgers, 250 g Fontina DOP (which...
The restaurant of the Agricola Mevante
The farm is located in Umbria and is situated among the hills of the ancient Roman city Mevania, now Bevagna, on the road leading to Torre del Colle. Consisting of a single body of 10 hectares of property, it is...
Octopus, turmeric potatoes and Roman guacamole
A flavor-packed dish from chef Giuseppe Mulargia of Le Spighe Restaurant, FH55 Grand Hotel Palatino in Rome: octopus, turmeric potatoes and Roman guacamole. We pair it with Fiano di Avellino 2023 Antica Hirpinia. Chef Giuseppe Mulargia is the winner of...
Masi Wine Experience: Serego Alighieri
The Serego Alighieri estates are located in the heart of Valpolicella Classica, surrounded by green hills and just a few kilometers from the historic center of Verona and the beauty of Lake Garda. Since 1973, Serego Alighieri has been among...
Meatballs of boiled beef
A dish that tastes like home and grandma’s recipe, using leftover boiled meat. We pair it with Nittardi’s Chianti Classico Belcanto 2022 (which we tasted in our preview), which complements the dish. Ingredients for 4-5 people: About 400 g boiled...
Eating in the wine coast north of Bolgheri
In central Cecina, north of the well-known Bolgheri appellation, the wine coast, is Ristorante da Mirko, a place worth knowing. Mirko discovered his vocation for cooking as early as age 9. After graduating from Hotel School in Cecina, he worked...
The hospitality of Castello del Terriccio
Castello del Terriccio’s vast estate, which offers wines of the highest quality, offers several tasting options, united by the possibility of visiting the small historic village with splendid views of the sea, staying at Villa La Marrana and eating at...
Fried mozzarella cheese triangles
A poor dish, typical of the Campania tradition. We pair it with Falanghina del Sannio Persano 2023 Boschetto Campacci. Ingredients for 4 persons: 1 cow’s mozzarella (fiordilatte) weighing about 300 g; 1/2 loaf of stale Neapolitan bread, one or two...
L’Avventura and the wine resort Casale VerdeLuna
The Casale VerdeLuna wine resort is an integral part of the project of Stefano Matturro and Gabriella Grassi, who decided to build a winery in the province of Frosinone and complement it with a hospitality sector. Nestled among the vineyards...
Coro Restaurant, Orvieto
Just opened, Coro Ristorante in Orvieto is a very pleasant surprise worth discovering. A colorful, comforting cuisine of flavor, raw material and great technique; an elegant setting; service definitely up to par. In Orvieto, right in the center, a few...
Mortadella and pistachio bites
Nice appetizer that can be prepared in no time and that we love to accompany with Rosato di Toscana 2023 Fattoria Svetoni. Ingredients for 4 persons: 1 package of sandwich bread (look for long slices, preferably with olive oil), 300...
Tasting trails at Polvanera
On the Apulian farm of Polvanera, between Acquaviva delle Fonti and Gioia del Colle, Filippo Cassano carries out a project aimed at enhancing the value of Primitivo and other native grape varieties. You can discover it with him by booking...
Putea, a challenge born 10 years ago
Putea, the restaurant established 10 years ago in Santi Quaranta, a hamlet of Cava dei Tirreni in the province of Salerno, celebrated its 10th anniversary with vertical Brunello di Montalcino. We are in Santi Quaranta. Don’t worry, if you don’t...
ColleMassari Hospitality
An oasis of peace and comfort where you can feel pampered in a still unspoiled Tuscany. This is ColleMassari Hospitality. Leaving and finding yourself suspended in time, in Tuscany. Arriving in ColleMassari, looking around, immersed in the hills embroidered with...
In the mood for fish? Aquamarina opens in Rome
A mouthwatering new seafood trattoria in Rome, Aquamarina, has opened inside the Michelin-key Hotel Umiltà 36 in the Trevi district, a stone’s throw from the Quirinale. You read that correctly. It is called Aquamarine without the C. But the name...
Norwegian salmon croutons, stracciatella, San Marzano concassé and Pantelleria caper powder
The sweetness of stracciatella, the freshness of San Marzano tomatoes and the unique flavor of Pantelleria capers marry the slightly smoky taste of Norwegian salmon. Try it with Lambrusco di Modena Rosato Metodo Classico from Cantina Ventiventi. Signed by Gianpaolo...
Relais La Pietra del Cabreo
The Folonari family’s Relais de Charme La Pietra del Cabreo is the epitome of rural Tuscan essence, ancient farmhouses at the foot of the picturesque village of Montefioralle in Greve in Chianti. Among the vineyards and olive groves of the...
Pizzeria Antica Arte Napoletana in Orvieto
Very small place in the historic center of Orvieto, all-Neapolitan staff and very classic pizzas. A simple pizzeria, but sure goodness. We recently went to Umbria, to Orvieto, to see two things we had been longing to see for many...
Baked eggplant with spicy gorgonzola, bread crumble and mint
Baked eggplant recipe quick to make, tasty and suitable for summer evenings. We drink on Colli Orientali del Friuli Sauvignon 2023 Monviert. Ingredients for 2 persons: 2 long eggplants, 120 g. Dop spicy gorgonzola cheese, 2 slices of laid bread,...
Ruffino Poggio Casciano estate: the mastery of hospitality
Ruffino opens the doors of its renovated Poggio Casciano estate, just a stone’s throw from Florence, in the magnificence of the Tuscan countryside . Ruffino was founded in Pontassieve, in the heart of Tuscany, in 1877, by cousins Ilario and...
Virgola, therapeutic pastry shop
Pastry chef Nicola Di Lena leads the Virgola therapeutic pastry shop, which offers an opportunity for integration and social redemption for the most fragile, women victims of violence and young people with various disabilities. If you happen to be in...
Chicken with plums d’Agen GPI
Quick and easy recipe made for the European campaign “European Excellence is an Art Form,” featuring European PGI products. We pair it with the 2019 Toscana Rosso Tassinaia Castello del Terriccio. Ingredients for 2 persons: 6 over chicken thighs; 1...
Le Marne Relais of the Mura Mura company
Between Langhe and Monferrato lies the Relais Le Marne of the Mura Mura winery. A place to get lost in nature, with a magnificent landscape to contemplate. Le Marne Relais is a magical place, where art, nature, gastronomy and sports...
Bivium Restaurant, Café, Bar at Hotel Six Senses Rome
The Six Senses is a 5-star luxury hotel in the center of Rome, and on the ground floor it offers this multifunctional venue, which is of excellent standard, convenient usability (it is open all day) and good quality. The prices...
Summer salad with Asiago cheese and grilled chicken
Salad with Asiago cheese and grilled chicken is a super quick dish to prepare, suitable for these hot summer days. We pair it with Puglia Bianco Bialento 2023 Amastuola. Ingredients for 2 persons: 100g chicken breast, 150g fresh Asiago Dop,...
Chapati with eggplant, tomatoes and pecorino romano cheese
Chapati is the traditional Indian bread, originating from the Punjab in India. We stuff it with summer vegetables and serve it with Salento Chardonnay Teresa Manara VT 15 Settembre 2022 Cantele. Yeast-free, it has a flat, round shape, similar to...
Bagno Santa Lucia, seaside restaurant in Bolgheri
At Bagno Santa Lucia, a restaurant on the Marina di Castagneto Carducci in Bolgheri, you eat right on the beach. Seafood cuisine, of course, with proper wine pairings. We are in Marina di Castagneto Carducci, to make a long story...