Buongiorno Italy readers!

One of the revelations of recent years in Italy has been the surge in popularity of ‘orange wine’. Ranging in color from dark yellow to a brownish amber, the taste is vaguely reminiscent of rose’ but with a deeper and more sour edge, here’s what you need to know. 

If you’ve traveled to Sicily, you’ve likely seen, on flags, ceramics and souvenirs, a strange-looking representation of a female head with three legs attached to it, flexed to form a triangle. We explain more in our latest dual-language read that also has an audio version! 

Police in Venice have fined two German tourists a total of €950 for making coffee on the steps of the Rialto bridge, Venice’s oldest and most famous bridge, located on the Grand Canal.

Don't just call it granita: For Sicilians, this sweet treat isn’t just a refreshing treat – it’s a ritual, as coffee is for many.

Forno Mollica is a labor of love. This bakery/bistrot/pizzeria/café in Sasso Marconi (Bologna)is run by brother-and-sister team Massimo and Aurora Mazzucchelli, who are also at the helm of the adjacent one Michelin-starred Ristorante Marconi. 

Many of us head to the Italian seaside in the summer, but the Italian countryside is just as beautiful. Let’s look at some vocabulary that might come in handy on your next trip to "la campagna". 

Pappa al pomodoro---a piatto povero, “poor-man’s dish,” is a creation by Tuscan farmers to make use of stale bread and bumper crops of tomatoes, a New World food introduced into Italy in the 16thc.

Calabria’s officially declared ‘City of Art’ is a cultural, historical and artistic hub characterized by mountains, valleys, hills and hundreds of miles of spectacular coast.

This summer add "Cucina Tipica: An Italian Adventure is the story of Jacoby Pines" to your reading list. This story about is a wine-soaked, food-filled travel adventure about one man's quest for an antiquated existence in the modern world.

An affordable villa for sale in Tuscany, it’s true! Our property of the week sits in about 5 hectares (over 12 acres) of land, with a further two annexes for storage of agricultural tools. It lies just a short distance from local amenities and not too far from Florence. Also, great as an investment rental property. 

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