Barolo king of wines Barolo is one of the greatest Italian wines produced in the Piedmont region. The name Barolo comes from a little village in the Langhe Area located at the foot of the Alps (Piedmont=foot of mountain). Barolo wine is made with 100% Nebbiolo grapes and is also called “king of the wines, and wine […]
History of pasta Pasta is a Greek word which means to knead. In Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome the use of flour mixed with salt and water was very common. In the 4th century BC a Greek writer used the word “laganon” to refer to layers of fresh pasta. This word is the ancestor of […]
Italy is the ideal holiday destination if you want to enjoy culture, food, wine, history, art, sun and sea. The region Lazio is not only Rome but is made of small villages and picturesque landscapes made of mountains, hills, lakes and sea. Unforgettable are the sunsets on the sea during Summer. Here you can read […]
Pesto is one of the Italian masterpieces and among the most famous cold sauce in the world. Although the classic “Pesto alla Genovese” was created in Liguria only in the XIX century, the practice of blending aromatic herbs with cheese and garlic has a very long tradition. Virgilio ,in one of his scripts, says that […]
Rent apartment in Santa Marinella located just 30 minutes from Roma San Pietro. Santa Marinella has one of the most beautiful beaches of the Lazio region and offers everything you need for your perfect holiday: restaurants, bars, supermarkets and a little bit of nightlife. During the 60s it was a very nice posh area. Ingrid […]
BEST DOCG WINES ITALY When the Greek conquered south Italy, they found many vine plants and called the peninsula Enotria, the land of Wine (from oinos=wine). The history of Wine in the world is linked with the Roman Empire. Nowadays in Italy there are at least 600 different varieties of grapes, 35 DOCG and about 350 […]
What?? Che cosa vuoi? What do you want? When the referee at the Football match whistles and the player doesn’t understand why. Let’s go! Andiamo Time to leave, andiamo! When it is time to go because there is a football match on tv. I don’t care Non mi interessa! A chin flick is the favourite […]
The epiphany in the cristian church celebrates the three kings who arrived in Bethlehem and donated some gifts to Jesus. In Italy on the 6th of January we celebrate also the Befana, an old wrinkled woman who carries sweets to children. Probably the two events are connected, in fact the name Befana is coming from […]
Siena was an Etruscan Hilltown and then became a Roman colony. The legend tells it was founded by Senio and Ascanio, sons of Remus. For this reason the shewolf and the two twin brothers remind that of the founding of Rome with Romolus and Remus. It reached its flourishing Time on the 13th and 14th […]
