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 Malanotte del Piave DOCG? Tucked away in Veneto, just inland from Venice and along the Piave River, lies one of Italy’s most powerful and underrated red wines: Malanotte del Piave DOCG. Made predominantly from the native Raboso grape, this is a bold, tannic, and long-lived wine that showcases…
What is Piave DOC? Nestled in the fertile plains of Veneto, just inland from Venice and Treviso, Piave DOC is one of Italy’s most versatile wine regions. Covering both native grapes like Raboso and modern international varieties, Piave produces everything from crisp whites to bold, age-worthy reds. For travelers seeking…
What is Pergola DOC? Pergola DOC is a Denominazione di Origine Controllata wine appellation in the Marche region of central-eastern Italy. Established in 2005, it focuses on red, rosato (rosé), spumante (sparkling), and dessert-style wines primarily based on the perfumed Aleatico grape and its local clone known as Vernaccia Rossa…
What is Pentro di Isernia / Pentro DOC? Pentro di Isernia DOC—often shortened to Pentro DOC—is one of Italy’s most obscure yet fascinating wine appellations. Nestled in the mountains of Molise, it produces delicate whites, refreshing rosatos, structured reds, and age-worthy riservas. With vines clinging to hillsides up to 600…
What is Penisola Sorrentina DOC? Penisola Sorrentina DOC is Campania’s cliffside, coast-kissed denomination stretching across the Sorrento Peninsula and the Monti Lattari foothills—roughly the mountainous finger of land between the Gulfs of Naples and Salerno. It’s best known for two signature experiences of Penisola Sorrentina wine: The DOC was established…
What is Parrina DOC? Parrina DOC is one of Tuscany’s smallest and most coastal wine regions, located in the Maremma near Orbetello. This boutique appellation produces elegant reds, whites, and rosati from a mix of native grapes like Ansonica, Trebbiano Toscano, and Sangiovese, alongside international varieties such as Merlot and…
What is Ostuni DOC? Ostuni DOC is one of Puglia’s most underrated wine appellations, tucked away in the province of Brindisi. Known as the “White City” for its dazzling whitewashed hilltop architecture, Ostuni produces distinctive red, white, and rosato wines from indigenous grapes like Ottavianello and Impigno. While lesser known…
Orvieto DOC is a historic Italian white wine appellation from Umbria and Lazio, made primarily from Grechetto and Trebbiano Toscano. Produced in dry, semi-sweet, and sweet styles, Orvieto is known for its fresh citrus, floral, and almond notes. Affordable and food-friendly, it remains one of Italy’s most versatile wines. What…
Ortrugo dei Colli Piacentini DOC produces white wines from at least 90% Ortrugo grapes in the Piacenza province of Emilia-Romagna. Available in still, frizzante, and spumante styles, these light-bodied wines show citrus, almond, and herbal notes—making them a refreshing aperitivo and a local alternative to Prosecco. What is Ortrugo dei…
What is Ortona DOC? Ortona DOC is a relatively young appellation, established in 2011, that reflects the character of Abruzzo’s Adriatic coastline. Unlike its more famous inland neighbors, Ortona’s wines are marked by freshness and elegance—thanks to the cooling influence of the sea. The DOC produces red, white, rosato, and…