In 1925 Guido Falaschi opened a butcher shop in San Miniato, with his two children working with him, but it was not until 1967, when Sergio arrived, that the business gathered momentum. He expanded the product range to include forgotten pressed meats...

After discovering that he had a gluten intolerance, Sergio Arzilli dedicated himself to making chocolate. Passion for craftsmanship is at the heart of his work, as evidenced by his decision in 1992 to dedicate an entire production line to Turin,...

Silvano Venchi opened his confectionery workshop in Via degli Artisti in Turin, in 1878. The company soon conquered the palate of many Torinese, above all with its Nougatina, a sweet made from chopped, caramelized hazelnuts coated with a chocolate glaze....

Belli, Trentino's oldest charcuterie producer, now in its sixth generation, has been a byword for speck and more since the 1800s. It vaunts a long history as a great artisan, and the proof is to be tasted in all its...

Stocking up food in large capacities was a post-war necessity and pure common sense. No supermarket was available around every corner for last-minute grocery rounds. Produce was generally home-grown and consumed according to season. Surplus from the harvest was pickled,...

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Croatia is asking EU recognition for the name Prošek, the traditional Dalmatian dessert wine, but the designation is clearly at odds with the Italian Prosecco. And the Made in Italy sparkling wine industry is rising up in the name of...

The Learned, the Red, but firstly, the Fat: Bologna preserves a very tasty solid cuisine, enjoyed in restaurants that preserve dishes of the past and typical and traditional recipes. Here is a map with must-visit places.

Sting and his wife Trudie Styler bought an estate in the green hills of the Chianti area some years ago, where they produce wine, oil and honey. Now a pizzeria and wine bar made their appearance there.

We were at the Marconi airport in Bologna for the presentation of “Don't call them spaghetti bolognese. A Bologna souvenir" to learn more about the bond between the city and its most famous dish abroad.