Italy is a dream destination for anyone who loves food and drink - and the exciting thing is that Italian cuisine varies from region to region. This is the place to find out about specialities such as lardo di Colonnata from Tuscany, the seafood of Venice, or Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano from Parma. It's also where to find out about Slow Food; organic produce; Italian food festivals, liqueurs, the cafes of Turin or the wines of Tuscany - like Vin Santo, Chianti, or Brunello from Montepulciano.
You can discover Italian food and wine trails, check out cookery courses, cruise cuisine, holidays and great restaurants and cafes. You can also find out about food and wine producers; read reviews and recipes.
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Brunello di Montalcino Scandal
Producers of the top Tuscan wine, Brunello di Montalcino, are under investigation for commercial fraud. more...
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Not just saffron and lamb, but also wild fennel, and Marsala wine, in this unusual pasta recipe from Spoleto in Umbria. more...
Chianina Beef with Red Wine Sauce
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Sagrantino red wine and Italian Chianina beef is used in this recipe, which comes from Christine Smallwood's An Appetite for Umbria. more...
Traditional Taieddha from Puglia
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Taieddha is a traditional dish from southern Italy. This recipe, from An Appetite for Puglia, uses mussels and Pecorino cheese. more...
Gourmet Italian Cruise Cuisine
If you go on a Costa Cruises holiday, you can try a Michelin starred chef's funky Italian 'molecular cooking'. more...
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