Anisette (also known as Anisetta) is Italy’s beloved anise liqueur, a sweet and aromatic spirit that has captivated drinkers for over 150 years. Often confused with Sambuca or pastis, this traditional Anisette drink has a gentler flavor profile and deep roots in Southern Italian culture. It is made from green…
Cooking Class Olive Ascolane If you’ve fallen in love with one of Le Marche’s most famous specialties but don’t know how to prepare them yourself, pick up the secrets and tricks to turning out traditional olive ascolane with this small-group cooking class. Learn how to stuff, bread, and fry local…
We are proud to announce that Drink Italian Day will be celebrated every year on August 15. DrinkItalian is a love letter to all Italian made beverages. It was created by a group of passionate consumers and industry professionals who want to share the “La Dolce Vita” lifestyle around the…
A one-day trip to Venice must not be enough time to experience everything that the city has to offer. Here 5 top experiences that will make you want to come again and get more. Remember also to check the best time to visit the city. Some of the links in…
Bellini, Spritz, Sgroppino are three of the most famous drinks you can enjoy in Venice (or should we call it Venezia?)…Ready to order? Venezia is one of the most amazing cities in the world. And Venetians shaped so much of Italian history with many travels and many books. While you…
Bacari and Cicchetti are the true Aperitivo experience in Venezia. The first name refers to the place where people meet, the second one refers to the delicious bite-sized appetizers that are served with the drink. Venezia can’t be imagined: Venezia must be seen and lived!Probably nowhere else in the world…
Although Vermouth was born in Italy, most of the botanicals used in this aromatized fortified wine are not typical of Italy, like for example the Wormwood. Let’s discover together the secret of this famous Italian Aperitif. Wormwood / Artemisia Absinthium Every producer has its own proprietary recipe, their own maceration,…
Vermouth is an aromatized, fortified wine flavored with various botanicals (roots, barks, flowers, seeds, herbs, and spices) of which each producer has his own secret recipe. The two styles are dry and sweet. We are working on this Vermouth description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are…
What is Lago di Caldaro DOC? Lago di Caldaro DOC (known in German as Kalterersee) produces some of South Tyrol’s most distinctive light red wines, crafted primarily from the indigenous Schiava grape. Set among Alpine lakeside vineyards near Bolzano, this historic wine region is celebrated for wines that are fresh,…
Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC at a Glance What it is: Marche’s signature “semi-aromatic” red—famous for rose, violet, and wild-berry perfume with a savory, food-friendly finishWhere: Around Morro d’Alba (Province of Ancona), inland from the Adriatic coastDOC established: 1985 Signature grape: Lacrima Main styles: Rosso, Superiore, Passito Signature character: Rose…
Ischia DOC: The Volcanic Island Wines You’ll Want With Lunch That Turns Into Sunset Ischia is the kind of place that makes you forget what day it is: thermal springs, sea air, lemon trees, and steep green slopes that look like they were built for postcards. But the most “Ischia”…
Irpinia DOC at a Glance What it is: Campania’s inland “mountain DOC”—a flexible umbrella for Irpinia’s whites, reds, rosato, sparkling, sweet passito, and traditional fortified stylesWhere: Province of Avellino (Irpinia), inland Campania—hill country between Naples and the ApenninesDOC established: 2005Elevation: Commonly 400–700 meters (cool nights, serious acidity)Signature grapes: What is…
Imagine stumbling on a wine so rare that even many Italian wine people have never tasted it. That’s the pull of I Terreni di Sanseverino DOC—a micro-appellation rooted around San Severino Marche, where local reds and a traditional sweet Passito survive more as culture than commerce. This isn’t a prestige…
Gutturnio DOC at a Glance What it is: Piacenza’s signature red wine—a Barbera + Croatina blend that can be joyfully frizzante (lightly sparkling), confidently Superiore, or seriously age-worthy as Riserva Where: The Colli Piacentini hills south of Piacenza, in Emilia-Romagna—four main valley systems (Val Tidone, Val Trebbia, Val Nure, Val…
What if Basilicata’s most interesting wine story isn’t only volcanic Aglianico—but a tiny hill DOC almost nobody talks about? Grottino di Roccanova DOC is one of southern Italy’s most under-the-radar denominations, producing fresh, food-driven whites, rosés, and reds from inland hills in the Province of Potenza. The scale is microscopic,…
Greco di Tufo DOCG at a Glance What is Greco di Tufo DOCG? What if one of Italy’s most thrilling white wines wasn’t coastal—but born in volcanic hills inland? Greco di Tufo DOCG is a benchmark Campania white wine from Irpinia (Avellino), prized for a profile that feels almost tactile:…
Greco di Bianco DOC at a Glance Perfect for: Almond pastries, citrus desserts, blue cheese, and “meditation wine” moments What is Greco di Bianco DOC? If your idea of Calabria is all sun-baked reds and seaside drama, Greco di Bianco DOC is the twist ending: a golden passito born on…
Gravina DOC at a Glance What it is: Puglia’s high-altitude answer to coastal whites—fresh, mineral-driven wines from the limestone highlands of the Alta Murgia Where: Inland northern Puglia (Province of Bari), centered on Gravina in Puglia near the Basilicata borderSignature white blend: Greco (min 50%) + Malvasia Bianca/Bianca Lunga (min…