If you enjoy Italian food and wine, then most likely you have ordered a bottle of Montepulciano de Abruzzo – the delightful fruity, soft, and dark colored wine from the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is ...

The world has been celebrating the well-known winemaking regions of Italy for centuries. While Tuscany and Piedmont deserve all the wine accolades they get, Abruzzo is a relatively hidden gem. I say ...

Spinach and ricotta manicotti/shells and tomato-meat sauce would be a good accompaniment for one of these wine selections.

Albergo diffuso, or “scattered hotel”, is a concept that originated in 1980s Italy, offering a different kind of sustainable ...

Margherita Ciarletta is one of Italy’s last living links to its ancient traditions. Residing in Italy’s Scanno village, the 94-year-old is gaining popularity for her traditional attire, which she has ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Irene S. Levine is an award-winning travel and lifestyle journalist. Although it holds many allures, Abruzzo has traditionally ...

Halfway up Italy's "boot" on the Adriatic Sea, Abruzzo is a rural region dotted with ancient mountaintop towns and a more modern coastline of beach resorts and small fishing villages. Abruzzo's ...

Italy is a vast region when it comes to wine. You don’t have enough time left on earth to taste all of the wines it produces from more than 300 grape varieties in 20 different regions. While much of ...

When you find a great under-the-radar, bargain-priced ramen or dumpling joint in a big city, you may only tell a few select friends (and only if you’re feeling generous). But some secrets are too ...