Christmas

Red wine, sugar, aromatic spices: these are the basic ingredients for vin brulé (mulled wine), one of the most popular hot alcoholic beverages throughout Europe and beyond. A spicy wine with ancient origins, among the timeless classics of Christmas markets....

In the little wooden houses at Christmas markets are many perfect gift ideas to put under the tree, but also exceptional gastronomic products. Here are the must-visit ones in Tuscany.

There’s more beyond Trentino and northern Italy: when it comes to Christmas markets, there are many places in the Apennines that boast fabulous locations, full of delicacies. Here are the most characteristic ones in Abruzzo

What if panettone could be eaten with a spoon and its scent lasted all year? A chocolate artisan in Ferrara has created a spreadable cream with all the ingredients of the Christmas cake, which can be enjoyed out of season...

Christmas is approaching, and the hankering for sweets is starting too. Christmas markets are the ideal place to taste delicacies from every where in an enchanted atmosphere: here are 6 appointments in Milan.

Ideas for local, niche quality, à la carte gifts for savvy gourmet consumers. Here’s what can be gift-wrapped for this year’s holiday season.