Gourmet
The Gourmet section is dedicated to articles that span the great world of food, from restaurant reviews to recipes, from particular foods to places to go to eat (or sleep).
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 Tenuta Poggio Casciano: 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 . The Ruffino winery was founded in Pontassieve. In the heart of Tuscany, In 1877, from cousins...
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,...
Il Falconiere in Cortona
On the border between Tuscany and Umbria, in Cortona, the relais Il Falconiere will also welcome you for a great meal with flavorful, colorful cuisine of substance. If you are in Tuscany, near Arezzo, precisely in Cortona, perhaps for a...
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...
Square whole wheat spaghetti with bell pepper and anchovy pesto
For this recipe, it is best to choose anchovies from certified sustainable fisheries to ensure the quality of the fish and to protect the ocean. We pair it with Vermentino di Sardegna Camminera 2023 Audarya. Ingredients for 4 persons: 4+2...
Rear Restaurant, at the foot of Vesuvius
The Rear restaurant is a true gastronomic experience that celebrates authentic Campanian flavors with interesting contaminations. Located in Nola, at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Rear is much more than just a fine dining restaurant: it is a true culinary...
New openings June 2024 – update
In this column we report on the new June openings of restaurants and wine bars being opened up and down the peninsula. These are, it should be pointed out, reports and not reviews, as none of us have yet had...
Asparagus, peas and gorgonzola quiche
Spring recipe of French origin, which is well suited to Toscana Bianco Incanto Mediterraneo 2023 Tenuta Casadei. Ingredients for 4 persons: 1 roll of puff pastry (rectangular or round depending on your baking pan), 1 bunch of asparagus, 200 g...
Cascina Galarej, luxury wine resort in Serralunga d’Alba
Four-star hospitality in the heart of the Langhe: Cascina Galarej is a luxury wine resort overlooking Fontanafredda’s Narrante Village from above. Perfect destination to enjoy a totally relaxing stay surrounded by vineyards, discovering the food and wine excellence of a...
Chiodofisso at Balduina, Rome
Chiodofisso is a Sardinian cuisine restaurant in the Balduina neighborhood of Rome and is run by two Sardinian doc restaurateurs. Simple environment and cuisine that lives up to expectations. You know when you feel like eating out but there’s an...
Spatula millefeuille
The millefeuille of spatula with vastedda del Belice, cream of leeks and potatoes, and sauté of real clams is a dish from Sicilian restaurant Casa & Putia. We match it with the Salina Secca del Capo 2023 Colosi. Ingredients for...
Taste Appointments at Borgo Scopeto Wine & Country Relais
Gastronomic meetings at Borgo Scopeto Wine & Country Relais. Resident chef Pietro Fortunati of La Tinaia Restaurant hosts prominent chefs from the Italian scene. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] On Saturday, June 8, the La Tinaia restaurant, a catering project of Borgo Scopeto Wine...