Buongiorno Italy readers! 

In his book, the New Wines of Mount Etna journalist and professional winemaker Benjamin Spencer explores the Mount Etna wine-producing area in a mixture of culinary history and guide book.

Do you have an ancestor from Italy who came to the US many years ago, such as your parent, grandparent, great-grandparent, or even great-great grandparent?  You may be qualified to become an Italian Citizen (which includes EU Citizenship). Here's what you need to know. 

Remember Christo’s The Floating Piers, the 2016 installation that allowed people to walk on the waters of Italy’s Lake Iseo? It was quite a sensation, and now, a new installation that will allow visitors to walk on the lake’s waters again has been announced for 2022.

When we think of Rome, we think of the splendors and power of the Roman Empire, and we think of course of the Colosseum, a true Roman symbol, the most iconic monument of the Italian capital, and perhaps even of Italy. Our latest #duallanguage read. 

Here’s a fabulously simple way to smoked pasta at home, without a smoker or other complicated equipment. The pasta itself is so full of flavor that you’ll be tempted to eat it by the fistful, even without sauce. But you’ll love this sauce, which delivers all the flavor of slow oven-roasted tomatoes, but without turning on the oven!

The prophets, bishops and cherubs depicted in the 14th-century mosaics on the interior walls of Florence’s Baptistery are shining again, following a lengthy restoration that began in 2017 and is still ongoing. 

Brighten up your home with this design-friendly table lamp created from a blend of glass fusion and fabric in a beautiful and very neutral cream color. This is an artisanal piece, made by experts Sandro Moro Glass Design. 

On Fridays, we learn Italian. Here are a few language tips for buying food in Italy's independent shops, or "alimentari", where you’ll be able to buy everything from cheese, formaggio, to milk, latte, cured meats, salumi, to bread, pane. 

Toward the eighteenth century, artisans in Volterra rediscovered the ancient art of working alabaster, and it enjoyed a renaissance throughout the early 1900s. A move to industrialize alabaster crafts took hold after World War II. Luckily, a handful of diligent artisans preserved the handmade techniques of this ancient tradition.

For sale in Le Marche. Nestled in the rolling hills of Civitanova just 8 km from the sea and 2 km from the historic center of Civitanova Alta, this beautiful villa with guest house and swimming pool overlooks the sea, the Sibillini Mountains and the beautiful medieval town of Civitanova Alta. 

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend from Georgette, your editor, and the Italy Magazine team.