Near Ancona, a community of Benedictine nuns produces preserves, honey, oil, and the first female monastic beer in ItalyNear Ancona, a community of Benedictine nuns produces preserves, honey, oil, and the first female monastic beer in Italy

Here is a selection of labels – sparkling, white and rosé – perfect for enhancing summer menus, especially those based on fish. Ideal for fried dishes, playing on acidity, minerality, and aromatic finesse

Along the famous Ligurian Riviera di Levante you can enjoy excellent ice cream, even with just a few minutes’ train ride. A mini-guide for tourists on holiday

We visited the Ansitz Heufler, the charming hotel recently acquired and restored by Mo-Food, the company of the chef from Lutago

We visited a local institution that hasn’t missed a beat in over a century – and where the drinks are excellent

The Italian food and wine sector is facing President Trump’s trade war: rising costs, falling consumption, and the challenge of staying authentic in a changing market

The BBC has updated its recipe for the famous “cacio e pepe” on the BBC Food portal, correcting a previous version that had sparked quite a bit of controversy in Italy—especially in Rome, the birthplace of this iconic traditional dish

Overlooking the crystal-clear waters of Santa Marinella, Al 58 is a family-run restaurant where you can enjoy authentic seafood cuisine in a charming and atmospheric setting

Exile wine The only two labels produced on the island of Ventotene are a manifesto of passion, and resistance... Fish stews and where to find them Seven thousand kilometers of coastline, dozens and dozens of fish soups and guazzetti... Crazy...

Classic flavours, new formats and a focus on quality ingredients—yes, you can enjoy excellent gelato even in Riccione. Here are our top three picks from the Gelaterie d’Italia 2025 guide