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Made in Modena (June/July 2023)

This article originally appeared in the June/July 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. If you read supermarket labels closely, you might realize that Modena has been a household name for centuries — its famed vinegar, of the balsamic variety, hails from here. The name “balsamic” first appeared in the 18th century, but evidence of ancient civilizations making vinegar and using …

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Welcome to the Francescana Family (June/July 2023)

This article originally appeared in the June/July 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. The sun never sets on Chef Massimo Bottura’s empire. He has opened restaurants in Dubai, Miami, and Los Angeles, to name some of his outposts, but Modena is different; Modena is home. If you are ever going to taste and experience the Bottura magic, worth every penny …

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Poggio alla Sala: An Oasis in Montepulciano (June/July 2023)

This article originally appeared in the June/July 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. Have you ever missed a place before you have even left? That’s how I felt at the end of my stay at the newly opened Precise Tale Poggio alla Sala in Montepulciano. I was among the first guests at this property that was purchased and completed revamped …

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Dream Day in Italy: Tasting Greco di Tufo Wine (June/July 2023)

This article originally appeared in the June/July 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. A triumph of Mother Nature’s greatest gifts comes together to make the “golden” “harmonic” Greco di Tufo white wine in the province of Avellino in the southern Italian region of Campania. The heavily wooded Apennine mountains protect the vines from harsh winter winds. Fresh air and sunshine …

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A Fido, Esempio Di Fedeltà (April/May 2023)

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. A stray dog born in 1941 in the Tuscan municipality of Borgo San Lorenzo, left a far reaching legacy of love and loyalty. A brickmaker named Carlo Soriani found the hound mix on the side of the road one night and took him home. He named him …

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Blending Art and Wine at NostraVita (April/May 2023)

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. Wine connoisseurs are always looking for the next great discovery and this boutique winery fits the bill. NostraVita is so small they typically only accept guests by word of mouth. While visiting Tuscany with a group of wine-savvy friends, one of them arranged a tour and tasting …

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A Phoenix Rising (April/May 2023)

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. Check out the main article here. When a 656-foot section of Genoa’s cable-stayed Morandi bridge collapsed in tragic fashion during a raucous thunderstorm in 2018 – 43 commuters killed, 600 left without housing – an unwelcome spotlight was shown on the city’s aged infrastructure. The far less …

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Where to Stay in Genoa (April/May 2023)

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. Check out the main article here. Genoa isn’t flush with myriad boutique hotels or famous international luxury hotel brands, but the city holds its own with a handful of unique sleeps in refurbished palaces and other historical residences. You’ll likely want to stay in the medieval center, but seaview charms beckon …

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Boccadasse Break (April/May 2023)

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. Check out the main article here. When in Genoa, do as the Genovese do and make a break for the oceanside promenade Corso Italia, lined with stunning Liberty villas, for a sunset passeggiata (stroll). The broad esplanade heads east from Piazzale Kennedy – home to the future …

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Darkness and Light: The Two Sides of Genoa (April/May 2023)

This article originally appeared in the April/May 2023 issue of Dream of Italy. It takes mere moments to realize something different this way comes in Genoa. The historic port’s medieval center is shrouded in palpable dimness, its dense streets and caruggi – narrow medieval alleyways typical of Liguria – encapsulated by surrounding buildings that block sunlight from most angles. A square here …

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