Italy On This Day

Midfielder who won multiple honours now focused on vineyard Andrea Pirlo was part of the Italian national team that won the World Cup in 200...

Prime minister and inventor of modern Chianti wine While not tending to his ancient vineyards, Bettino Ricasoli was twice prime minist...

Hazelnut spread that became a worldwide favourite Nutella served with crusty bread is a popular snack in Italy and around the world ...

January revolt meant the beginning of the end for the Bourbons T he Sicilian uprising on this day in 1848 was to be the first of severa...

Celebrating Christmas the Italian way   Christmas Day in Italy is very much a family feast just as in other parts of the world. Afte...

Raise a glass to autumn in Italy I taly’s new wine for 2015, Vino Novello, goes on sale in the shops and will be served in bars and r...