A “Green” Vineyard in Umbria

This is an excerpt from the June/July 2013 issue of Dream of Italy: Some wineries innovate with art, and others with science. Castello Monte Vibiano Vecchio near Perugia belongs to the latter category, as the first in Italy—and among the first worldwide—to reduce its carbon footprint and be certified as having reached zero greenhouse gas emissions. Monte Vibiano, part of …

How to Visit the 2013 Venice Biennale

If you’re visiting Venice in 2013, you can’t miss the celebration of contemporary art that is the 55th International Art Exhibition (Biennale), the world’s largest art event. Who: This year’s Biennale is curated by New York City-based critic Massimiliano Gioni, who chose the theme“The Encyclopedic Palace” in honor of Italo-American self-taught artist Marino Auriti who “on November 16, 1955 filed …

May 2013 – Assisi, Le Marche Vineyard

Since the election of Pope Francis, everyone is planning to visit Assisi (including the pope, in October) to learn more about Saint Francis. We have a full guide on the top sites, hidden treasures and where to stay and eat. Then we are off to Le Marche to visit an organic vineyard that is gaining recognition in Italy – and it offerss an adorable hotel.

Lucca Celebrates 500 Years With Event Series

The town of Lucca is one of Tuscany’s most charming locales. Lucca will have even more to offer starting in October when it kicks off a year-long series of events to celebrate its 500th anniversary. According to The Florentine, the anniversary celebrations “will range from exhibits and performances to debates and an all-night party, the anniversary will be marked by …