At a recent tasting of wines from Maremma, I began to think…this region of Tuscany is often compared to Provence, northwest of the area by some 400 miles and around the bend of the Ligurian Sea, but comparisons with Sicily, almost 650 miles due south, bear remarkable similarities. Both see fewer tourists than other Italian regions, yet there are so...

We're in San Nicandro Garganico, Italy, and today we're going to see how caciocavallo cheese is made. Caciocavallo is one of the most popular cheeses here in southern Italy, and it's famous for its elongated shape. What we're going to see today is a special kind of caciocavallo, the Podolico kind, which is made with the raw milk of Podolica cattle,...

-Frederick Wildman and Sons, leading wine importer in the United States, announced today the launch of new augmented reality (AR) experiences for two of the company’s fine Italian wine brands—Santi and Nino Negri. This new feature will transport users to these two esteemed wineries through curated virtual experiences accessible on mobile devices, a...

To become a legend, a car needs striking looks, matching power, and a cool name to wrap it all up, so it’s no wonder the De Tomaso Pantera is such an iconic piece of automotive history. Beyond its predatory feline name and impossibly cool Italian panache, what made the Pantera iconic was the fact that it was a fabulous sports car born and raised in...

Dare we say it? Salami is the greatest of all deli meats. Deeply savory and suitably spiced, it transcends the category. We could see ourselves building a charcuterie board with just different types of salami—it’s that good. If you’re looking for the shining star of your next charcuterie board, look no further than the makers at Veroni. The Veroni...

Italy's wine tradition is known throughout the world. Each region produces typical wines that are appreciated by the most qualified wine lovers. Among these, there is Campania, an area with an ancient winemaking tradition, suitable for the cultivation of various types of vines. From Irpinia to the Amalfi Coast, from the province of Caserta to the s...

“It did my heart good to see rows of gleaming knives and copper pots at the ready” Julia Child wrote in her autobiography about her time cooking in Europe. Like many people well trained in cookery, Child knew the importance of specific tools for specific tasks.   Giulia Ruffoni, President of Ruffoni United States agrees, “copper is my favorite mate...

Barilla America received the Winds of Change Award from the Forum on Workplace Inclusion on March 12, 2021, for demonstrating sustained support for advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. For 33 years, The Forum has served as a convening hub for those seeking to grow professional leadership and effectiveness skills in the field of DEI b...

WholesaleItalianFood.com launches a new wholesale website and online marketplace that will deliver authentic, high quality Imported Italian foods to your home, restaurant, and/or business. The new upgraded WholesaleItalianFood.com website will offer registered business wholesale accounts, access to a specialized pallet program with reduced pricing,...

Home to Naples, Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Procida, Mount Vesuvius, the Royal Palace of Caserta, and Franco Pepe, Campania undoubtedly exemplifies Italy at its most romantic. In addition to everything to see and do, the territory serves as the backdrop for some of Italy’s finest, most beloved ingredients. Some you can find in the U.S., other...