Tre caratteristiche che rendono unico lo champagne sono: vitigni, territorio e presa di spuma; i vitigni autorizzati sono il Pinot Nero, il Pinot Meunier e lo Chardonnay. Il nome lo deve alla regione della Champagne, nel nord-est della Francia, e il metodo di vinificazione è il Metodo Classico un tempo chiamato champenoise. Il disciplinare impone u...

Il sindaco Gian Carlo Muzzarelli e l’assessora alle Relazioni internazionali Debora Ferrari hanno incontrato, lunedì 1 luglio, in Municipio la delegazione di studenti e insegnanti, guidata dal professor Eric Dregni della Concordia University, giunta a Modena in rappresentanza della città statunitense di Saint Paul, capitale dello Stato del Minnesot...

“90 Years” and “Hypercars” are concurrent exhibits at the Ferrari Museumin Maranello, Italy, where the showcase of the company’s motorsports history and of its cars “that signaled landmark advances in the marque’s technological evolution” run through April 2020. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the launch of Scuderia Ferrari, founded in Mode...

In a world plagued by over tourism, it seems surreal to find places that are actively seeking tourists. Yet, if there ever were a place that fits the ‘off-the-beaten-path’ definition, the Apennines between the Parma and Piacenza provinces of Emilia-Romagna would be it – a forgotten corner of Italy, not far from the busy Po Valley, but visited by fa...

The year 2019 sees the ongoing celebration of the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the then young democracy of the United States and the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. The events, which last throughout the year, are organized by various public and private entities under the patronage of the American Consulate in Florence. It's just a coin...

Parmigiano-Reggiano is a staple in many Italian American dishes. Its hard, gritty texture and fruity, nutty flavors amplifies any pasta dish it is sprinkled over, risotto it’s cooked in, or wine it is paired with. The cheese’s flavor sets it apart from all others, but that is not the only aspect that does. One wheel of parmesan can cost upwards of...

Emilia-Romagna is considered the gastronomic capital of Italy, and for good reason: it’s the region that gave the world such prized products as Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma and balsamic vinegar, among others. Emilia-Romagna has 25 food and wine museums, each dedicated to one of its specialties or to the region’s gastronomic culture. Her...

If you love good Italian food, you’re probably familiar with Via Emilia 9 on South Beach. Now, the team behind it has a new spot, and they’re serving up food with some kicks. It’s hard not to feel at home at Via Emilia Garden. The new restaurant in Midtown Miami is taking a fresh approach when it comes to Italian food, and we guess you could say it...

The European summer is well underway, and many tourists are flocking to Italy to soak up all the Belpaese has to offer under clear blue skies. Here are five Italian destinations worth visiting in summer, that offer an alternative to the typical tourist spots like Rome and Venice. Bologna, Emilia-RomagnaA foodie’s paradise and home to the world’s ol...

For our series on ten things you can do for free in Italy's most popular cities, we head to Bologna, Emilia-Romagna food-loving capital, which is attracting more and more fans every year. If you're on a budget, there's plenty you can do in Bologna, here are the top ten picks from our contributing editor Silvia Donati, who is a Bologna native. 1. Ba...