The storied Asti region of northern Italy saw a lush harvest this year, but many winegrowers are leaving some grapes on the vine, choosing to produce less as US and Russian demand drops.
If you're visiting Italy in September, you won't want to miss the many local food festivals held across the country. Here are some of the best 'sagre' you can stop by next month.
Italy's famed cuisine is one of many reasons people love the country so much, but not all restaurants do it justice. To make sure you avoid disappointment, here are a few of the sure signs of a tourist trap.
Summer in Italy means lots of things - trips to the beach, empty cities and metro works - but it also ushers in the spritz and negroni season. Here are some of the best drinks to cool down with this summer.
The UK has banned imports of raw milk cheeses from France and Italy on what it says are safety grounds - but the same cheeses are still on sale around Europe.
You may know what to avoid when hunting for authentic gelato in Italy – but how do you track down the really good stuff? Here's what the experts say to look out for.
If you're planning to book a restaurant or want to invite your Italian friends or neighbours over for dinner, here's a look at what time the evening meal is normally eaten in different parts of the country.
Whether you're throwing a barbecue or planning a big Sunday lunch, the 'macelleria' is the place to go to in Italy if you want to buy high-quality meat. But shopping at the local butcher's can be hard without some key Italian vocabulary under your belt.
Dining out is one of the best ways to explore Italy's famed cuisine, but choosing between 'ristorante', 'trattoria' and 'osteria' can be hard without some basic knowledge of what you can expect from each one of them.
The British government has introduced temporary restrictions on travellers from European countries from bringing meat and dairy produce – even in sandwiches – into the country.
You may think you're an expert on Italian cuisine - but there are some traditions that will come as a surprise to anyone who's yet to experience Italy's food culture up close.
Carbonara is known all over the world as Rome's signature dish. But, as the world celebrates Carbonara Day on Sunday, April 6th, we look at why the origins of the recipe aren't an exclusively Roman affair.
Producers of Italy's famed Parmigiano Reggiano said on Thursday that punishing US tariffs imposed on their product made "no sense", noting that it wasn't in competition with American hard cheeses.
Italy's agricultural lobby group Coldiretti said on Thursday that wine exports to the US were being blocked over fears of crushing 200-percent tariffs, with Italian producers estimated to be losing up to €6 million a day.
Italian winemakers have suspended shipments of Prosecco sparkling wine to the US following President Donald Trump’s threats to hit Europe's alcohol sector with punishing 200-percent tariffs.
You may have heard that in Italy - or at least the Milan area - it’s traditional to keep a slice of panettone from Christmas Day to eat several weeks later. Do people really do this, and why?
Besides being an ideal spot to get some holiday gift shopping done, Italian Christmas markets are also the perfect place to try scrumptious regional delicacies and seasonal drinks.
After holding the title of 'world's best cuisine' for multiple consecutive years, Italy has lost the top spot in the latest global rankings by online platform Taste Atlas.
An independent consumer group on Wednesday called on Rome authorities to cap the price of carbonara dishes at €12 apiece amid concerns that local restaurants will inflate prices to cash in on the expected surge in visitors for next year's Jubilee.
