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 Riviera del Brenta DOC? Riviera del Brenta DOC is one of the Veneto wine region’s most intriguing yet little-known appellations. Established in 2004, this small but versatile DOC produces Italian white wines, Italian red wines, rosé, Spumante (sparkling), and Riserva bottlings. Nestled along the Brenta River between Padua…
What is Riesi DOC? Riesi DOC is one of Sicily’s most versatile yet little-known wine appellations, producing white, red, rosé, sparkling, and dessert wines. Established in 2001, this designation covers a small but fascinating corner of Caltanissetta province in southern Sicily. While overshadowed by Sicily’s more famous appellations like Etna…
Reggiano DOC Quick Facts What is Reggiano DOC? Reggiano DOC is the largest and most versatile Lambrusco appellation in Emilia-Romagna. It produces a wide spectrum of wines—from sparkling reds to sweet amabile styles—all crafted to pair beautifully with the region’s celebrated cuisine. If you’ve ever sipped a frothy ruby-red glass…
Reggiano DOC Quick Facts What is Reggiano DOC? Reggiano DOC is one of Emilia-Romagna’s most dynamic wine appellations, encompassing a wide family of wines made primarily from Lambrusco grapes. It’s the beating heart of Italy’s sparkling red tradition, offering everything from lively frizzante reds to delicate rosati and even sweet…
Ramandolo DOCG Quick Facts What is Ramandolo DOCG? Ramandolo DOCG is a rare Italian dessert wine produced exclusively from Verduzzo Friulano grapes in the tiny village of Ramandolo, part of Nimis in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Awarded DOCG status in 2001, it was one of the first Friulian wines to receive…
Puglia’s only DOCG wine is also one of its most captivating—a luscious, naturally sweet Primitivo that reflects both tradition and terroir. Quick Facts: Dolce Naturale DOCG What is Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG? Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale DOCG is a dessert wine made exclusively from Primitivo grapes grown…
Bold, sun-kissed, and rooted in centuries of tradition, Primitivo di Manduria DOC is one of southern Italy’s most captivating red wines. Here’s everything you need to know—from its origins and terroir to tasting notes, food pairings, and where to buy it today. Quick Facts at a Glance What is Primitivo…
What is Pornassio / Ormeasco di Pornassio DOC? Tucked into western Liguria’s mountain interior, Ormeasco di Pornassio DOC—also permitted as Pornassio DOC—is one of Italy’s smallest and most distinctive red-wine denominations. Established in 2003, it covers wines made in the province of Imperia from Ormeasco, the Ligurian name for Dolcetto,…
What is Pinot Nero dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC? Pinot Nero dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC is Italy’s most significant expression of Pinot Noir—or Pinot Nero, as it’s known locally. Cultivated in Lombardy’s rolling hills south of Milan, this denomination produces elegant still reds that balance Burgundy’s finesse with Italian character: more spice, more…
What is Pinot Nero dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC? Pinot Nero dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC is Italy’s most significant expression of Pinot Noir—or Pinot Nero, as it’s known locally. Cultivated in Lombardy’s rolling hills south of Milan, this denomination produces elegant still reds that balance Burgundy’s finesse with Italian character: more spice, more…