D espite the fact that I've spent most of my career managing independent wine shops and restaurants, I've always been ...

Located at the shores of Lake Garda, this underrated Italian town is the ideal spot to sample local wine, take it slow, and ...

These restaurants distinguish themselves with service, atmosphere and — most of all — with food that honors the bedrock ...

Wine cooperatives may not be glamorous, writes The Independent’s wine columnist Rosamund Hall, but their history and future in sustainable wine production are vital ...

Alto Adige is a small but highly regarded wine-producing region in Northeastern Italy known for its exceptional quality wines. Nestled in the Alpine belt, it is among Italy's oldest wine regions.

Drunken, barbaric warriors who went into battle naked against the Romans — or matriarchal societies with refined artistry and ...

More than just a launching point for mountain resorts, the capital of South Tyrol offers a mix of German and Italian culture, ...

There are many ways to compare Italian cities: food, wine, art, architecture, culture, scenery and the intangibles of charm ...

The small, almost perpetually sunny city of Lugano, located in Switzerland’s only Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, ...