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 Sambuca di Sicilia DOC? In the hills of western Sicily’s Agrigento province, where the town of Sambuca di Sicilia gazes over Lake Arancio, lies a wine appellation that is both under-the-radar and richly rewarding. Sambuca di Sicilia DOC, established in 1995, produces a wide spectrum of wines—reds, whites,…
What is Salice Salentino DOC? In Puglia’s sun-scorched Salento peninsula, where ancient olive groves meet the blue embrace of the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, one grape has long captured the soul of southern Italy: Negroamaro. The wines of Salice Salentino DOC, officially recognized in 1976, are bold, earthy, and deeply…
From Earthquake to Excellence: The Story of Salaparuta DOC From the ashes of Sicily’s devastating 1968 Belice Valley earthquake rose one of the island’s most compelling wine stories. Salaparuta DOC, nestled in Trapani province’s sun-baked hills, produces distinctive wines from indigenous grapes like Nero d’Avola and Catarratto—a testament to Sicilian…
What is S. Anna di Isola Capo Rizzuto DOC? Along Calabria’s sun-drenched Ionian coastline, where ancient Greek settlers once exported wine to Crete and Egypt, lies one of Italy’s best-kept wine secrets. The S. Anna di Isola Capo Rizzuto DOC produces rustic yet elegant red and rosé wines from the…
What is Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG? Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG is one of Piedmont’s hidden treasures—a rare aromatic red wine that blends rose-petal perfume with vibrant red fruit and spice. Produced in just seven communes near Asti, this wine is beloved for its balance of elegance and authenticity.…
What is Rubino di Cantavenna DOC? Tucked away in the Monferrato hills of Piedmont, Rubino di Cantavenna DOC is one of Italy’s smallest and most distinctive appellations. This rare red wine blends Barbera with Freisa and Grignolino, resulting in a ruby-hued, fragrant, and spicy wine that feels like a quiet…
What is Rosso Piceno DOC? Rosso Piceno DOC—often called simply Piceno DOC—is the beating heart of central Italy’s Marche wine culture. This appellation blends Montepulciano and Sangiovese into wines that are rustic yet elegant, everyday-drinkable yet soulful enough to stand proudly beside Italy’s more famous reds. It is the largest…
What is Rosso di Montepulciano DOC Wine? Rosso di Montepulciano DOC is a Tuscan red wine made primarily from Sangiovese, locally known as Prugnolo Gentile. Introduced in 1988, this wine was designed as a more approachable, early-drinking counterpart to the prestigious Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG. While Vino Nobile requires…
What is Rosso di Montalcino DOC Wine? Rosso di Montalcino DOC is a Tuscan red wine made from 100% Sangiovese grapes, produced in the same prestigious hilltop region as Brunello di Montalcino. Established in 1983, the DOC requires just one year of aging (compared to Brunello’s five years). The result:…
Rosso di Cerignola DOC is a rare Italian red wine from Puglia’s Foggia province, established in 1974. Made primarily from Uva di Troia grapes (minimum 55%) blended with Negroamaro and other varieties, it represents one of Italy’s most distinctive yet underappreciated appellations. What is Rosso di Cerignola DOC Wine? Rosso…