Below you'll find a list of all posts from November, 2011
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Our November issue explores the wines and vineyards of Emilia-Romagna, takes us meandering through a corner of Le Marche (home to the Rossini Opera Festival, the Renaissance jewel of Urbino, a truffle-filled landscape and the house of the Virgin Mary) and gets into the world of prosciutto with a factory and museum tour and over-the-top tasting. (8 pages)
Parma is the home of prosciutto and no visit is complete without a full exploration of this incredible dried ham. Not only can you visit the prosciutto museum but you can add on a factory visit and tasting.
You've probably heard more about the food of the Emilia-Romagna region than the wines but there's much to discover about the wines of this region. A must-read to choose wines at home or plan a series of vineyard visits.
On this part of Le Marche, it is said that one-fourth of the residents are qualified truffle hunters and 70 percent of Italy's truffle dogs are trained here. Do you know where? Read on for details in this vignette.
The Santuario di Loreto (the shrine of the Virgin Mary's house) is housed in the spectacular hilltop basilica in the walled town of Loreto and has been atracting pilgrims for centuries.
"The most beautiful in all Italy," proclaimed one writer about Urbino's Palazzo Ducale. Read on for details from Dream of Italy on the Italian city of Urbino, the capital of the Le Marche region.
The birthplace of composer Gioachino Rossini has found many ways to honor him, including the annual Rossini Opera Festival. Read on to find out more about the life of this noted composer.
The province of Pesaro e Urbino encompasses the northern third of Le Marche and is verdant with nature, music, history, faith, food and wine. Read on to find out how you too can enjoy these enchanting Italian towns.
Denver’s Il Posto restaurant is famous for its risotto, crafted by Milan-born Chef Andrea Frizzi. Is it worth on your next trip to Denver?
