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“WINE ART CONTEST” E “GREENPRIX”: PREMIAZIONI IL 30 SETTEMBRE

Centinaia le candidature di giovani artisti e imprese innovative ai due nuovi premi del MAVV di Portici Premiazioni il 30 settembre al Galoppatoio della Reggia vesuviana

Si chiudono con un rilevante successo di partecipazione, anche su scala internazionale, le iscrizioni al Wine Art Contest e il GreenPrix.

I due concorsi lanciati dal MAVV, il Museo dell’Arte, del Vino e della Vite, sono dedicati all’arte, alla cultura, all’innovazione e alla sostenibilità della filiera del vino, del wine&food, dell’enoturismo e dell’industria creativa.

Sostenute, tra gli altri, dal Ministero delle Politiche agricole, alimentari e forestali, e dalla Regione Campania, le due iniziative sono volte a coinvolgere, valorizzare e promuovere i giovani talenti artistici e i neoimprenditori per l’innovazione della filiera del vino. Presidente d’onore il ministro Stefano Patuanelli.

Il Wine Art Contest, concorso di creatività artistica ispirata dal mondo del vino, ha visto la candidatura di oltre duecento giovani artisti, non solo italiani, ben oltre la soglia inizialmente fissata a 120 partecipanti. Dei 25 i finalisti preselezionati (19 per le arti visive e 6 per le arti performative), una giuria di nomi noti del panorama culturale e artistico italiano sceglierà tre opere da premiare. Saranno conferiti assegni e riconoscimenti anche al secondo e terzo classificato, nonché premi speciali (canzone, fotografia e video, pittura). Gli artisti selezionati saranno coinvolti in workshop ed eventi del MAVV Wine Art Museum e dei partner del concorso.

Dieci le candidature selezionate al GreenPrix, un riconoscimento conferito a giovani imprese e startup innovative operanti nel settore dell’enologia che si distinguono per idee e progetti nuovi e competitivi.

I riconoscimenti verranno consegnati il prossimo 30 settembre, alle 16, nel corso di una manifestazione che si terrà nel Galoppatoio della Reggia di Portici, concesso dal Dipartimento di Agraria della Federico II, guidato dal direttore Danilo Ercolini, in collaborazione con l’Amministrazione comunale di Portici.

Con il saluto del ministro Stefano Patuanelli e l’attrice Marisa Laurito, che hanno personalmente sostenuto dal primo momento l’ideazione del contest e del premio, nell’occasione verranno anche consegnati i riconoscimenti del MAVV In Vino Veritas e Dea Vite, giunti alla terza edizione, conferiti a personalità del mondo scientifico, accademico, sociale e dello spettacolo per i loro meriti.

La serata sarà presentata da Noemi Gherrero, con la direzione artistica curata da Carmine Aymone, Claudio Niola e Luciano Ruotolo.

A seguire, alle 20:45, nell’area esterna al Galoppatoio, il Wine Art Fest, una serata animata dal concerto di una jazz band internazionale, aperta da una degustazione di vini di eccellenza del territorio, curata dai sommeliers professionisti dell’Ais.

Hanno concesso il patrocinio all’iniziativa: Ministero delle Politiche agricole alimentari e forestali, Ismea, Crea, Databenc, Ente nazionale per il Microcredito, Invitalia, Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Accademia dei Georgofili di Firenze, Accademia di Belle arti di Napoli, Conservatorio San Pietro a Majella, Fondazione ente ville Vesuviane, Unione degli Industriali della provincia di Napoli, Consiglio regionale della Campania, Città metropolitana di Napoli, Comuni di Napoli, Ercolano e Portici e il Sindacato unitario dei Giornalisti della Campania.

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Tra i componenti della giuria del Wine Art Contest, oltre ai docenti universitari Francesca Fariello, Lello Savonardo e Isabella Valente, i maestri Gerardo Di Lella, Tony Esposito e Peppe Vessicchio, il regista e produttore Stefano Veneruso, i curatori d’arte Emanuele Leone Emblema e Cynthia Penna, il manager Gennaro Di Cello e le giornaliste Licia Granello e Geppina Landolfo.

Per il GreenPrix la giuria è composta da Marisa Laurito, direttore artistico della Fondazione Trianon Viviani, Maurizio Bellavista, CEO di Keyone Consulting – Partiagevolato, Francesco Castagna, imprenditore e CTS dell’Unione Italiana Vini, Angelo Chianese, docente di Sistemi informativi alla Federico II, Paolo Ciaccio, COO di Entopan Innovation, Annamaria Colao, titolare della cattedra Unesco “Educazione alla salute e Sviluppo sostenibile” alla Federico II, Valentina Della Corte, coordinatrice del corso di laurea Hospitality management alla Federico II, Stefania De Pascale, vicepresidente di Crea, Enzo d’Errico, direttore responsabile del Corriere del Mezzogiorno, Danilo Ercolini, direttore del Dipartimento di Agraria della Federico II, Roberta Garibaldi, presidente dell’Associazione italiana Turismo enogastronomico, Eugenio Gervasio, CEO del MAVV, Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio, presidente della Fondazione UniVerde, e Daniela Savy, docente di Diritto europeo dei beni culturali alla Federico II.

sostenitori

Il Wine Art Contest e il GreenPrix si avvalgono del sostegno di Webgenesys e della sua start up innovativa Seeds, il cui intento è quello di investire sulle idee, sul capitale umano che con spirito creativo interpreta le risorse dei territori per generare soluzioni innovative e di sviluppo nel settore ICT con un focus particolare per la blockchain nel settore agroalimentare. «La nostra partecipazione – spiega Raffaele Primo, CEO dell’importante gruppo leader dell’innovazione – ha il duplice obiettivo di sostenere l’impostazione culturale e imprenditoriale del MAVV e di contribuire, sostenendo iniziative uniche e di qualità, l’innovazione di prodotto e di processo anche nella P.A.».

Sostengono l’iniziativa anche BPER Banca, Entopan Innovation, Partiagevolato – Keyone Consulting, Alma Seges e Agilae.

Collaborano, come media partner, Arga Campania, Corriere del Mezzogiorno, Miutifin, Nomea, MultiMediaNet, RAI Campania e Tips on Naples.

MAVV ringrazia per la collaborazione le Fondazioni Ampioraggio e UniVerde; le imprese 30 Miles Film, Consorzio ALI (Aerospace Laboratory for Innovative components), Consorzio Costa del Vesuvio, La Dispensa del Re, Produzione Engage, Evetimes Produzioni, Nunneri Pianoforti, Palazzo del corallo – Russo cammei, Skill Factory, La Tonnellerie di Epistolato, Vacanze Campane; gli istituti di istruzione e ricerca liceo artistico statale Giorgio De Chirico di Torre Annunziata, Dipartimento di Agraria, Osservatorio Giovani – Dipartimento Scienze sociali e cattedra Unesco “Salute e Sostenibilità” dell’Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II; le associazioni Amira, Artis Suavitas, Angi – Giovani innovatori, ART1307, Assinrete, Diaphonia, Elea Academy, Macs, Museo Emblema, Portici Borbonica, Suoni del Sud, Vida Motors e Vinthropology.

MAVV – Museo dell’Arte, del Vino e della Vite

È un’impresa culturale nata per far conoscere in modo diffuso il mondo del Vino anche come patrimonio artistico, scientifico e storico del territorio. La mission è quella di promuovere il settore della cultura legato all’enologia come risorsa dello sviluppo economico e del “made in Italy”. Il MAVV è ospitato nella Reggia di Portici, dal Centro Musa del Dipartimento di Agraria dell’Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, dove gestisce un’esposizione multimediale e interattiva sulla cultura del Vino. Le attività museali, culturali, divulgative e formative del MAVV fondano sullo stretto rapporto con l’arte e la cultura.

«Attraverso eventi, nel nome del gusto e del bello, colleghiamo il mondo del nettare degli Dei alle arti visive, alla cultura, alla storia, all’archeologia – illustra Eugenio Gervasio, fondatore del MAVV –; il tutto, con un format che coniuga innovazione e tradizione, attraverso exhibit multimediali, laboratori e percorsi sensoriali».

Il MAVV è una start up, unica e singolare nel panorama delle iniziative dell’industria culturale e turistica esperienziale, che intende diventare protagonista dell’era digitale, promuovere e sostenere le nostre eccellenze e il Made in Italy.

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coolhhf-blog · 4 years ago

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Touring Italy

Italy's lifestyle and impact:

Key civilizations have existed in Italy since prehistoric instances. in the course of history, Italy has been a chief impact on EU way of life, from the Etruscan network to the dominating Roman Empire. during the middle ages and Renaissance duration, Italy changed into the middle of artwork and science. The non-secular have an effect on of Italy has also been a long way of achieving. The Vatican is an impartial nation within Rome that is governed by the Pope (or Bishop of Rome), the seat of the Catholic Church.

Italy Tourism - something amusing for everyone:

tourists flock to Italy every year to revel in art galleries and museums, learn about Italy's many ancient landmarks, and look at the stunning outdoor scenery. Italy has a great deal to offer each individual and family. For the golfer, there are guides to be had throughout the country. golfing courses may be observed within the mountains, by the ocean, near artwork towns including Florence, Venice, and Rome, and even via the various scenic lakes of Italy.

The seashores of Italy:

fun inside the solar may be skilled by means of families at one of the many beaches in Italy. There are over 7, six hundred miles of shoreline snuggling the mainland and islands. The Mediterranean Sea offers a number of the maximum stunning beaches within the world, and plenty of vacation motels outline the coasts with solar-soaking sand, living room chairs, and umbrellas. Italy's seashores are known for their cleanliness and protection. Abruzzo, Apulia, Calabria, and Tuscany are a few of the many regions wherein beaches were recently offered with the Blue Flag, an award given to beaches that are smooth and provide safe bathing areas.

Nature Lover's Dream:

There are 20 countrywide parks in Italy, wherein nature enthusiasts can explore the outdoors and rugged terrain. Lakes, mountains, plant life, and specific animals are bountiful for the duration of Italy's parks. areas, where countrywide parks are positioned, encompass Apulia, Calabria, Sicilia, Sardinia, Tuscany, Piedmont, and the Marches. Nature fans also experience touring precise Italian botanical gardens. For the bicyclist, every vicinity offers notable bike trails for exploring the outdoors and visiting various web sites and parks.

discover artwork and history in Italy:

As one of the international's most outstanding art and history facilities, Italy offers many first-class galleries, museums, and landmarks. specific museums offering cars, leisure, technology, and generation, and archeology are scattered throughout the Italian areas to fit all tastes. Saint Peter's square is one of the most beautiful websites inside the globe and become constructed through many well-known architects, which include Michelangelo, Vignola, Raphael, and Pirro Ligorio. There are also many castles, palaces, and cathedrals that appeal to site visitors every year.

whether it's to learn about key intervals of time in records, loosen up with the circle of relatives at the seashore, or to revel in a romantic getaway, Italy has something to provide for each event!

trekking the Hills and Valleys of Italy:

carry your hiking poles for a splendid hiking journey in the excellent u. s . of Italy! Italy gives a few fabulous hiking trails in which you will find out the land's precise way of life and history, and revel in splendid meals alongside the manner.

trekking in Italy is thrilling because there are such a lot of lovely places to discover. whether it's nature you adore or the busy town existence, there are hiking excursions to be had for each. right here are a few encouraging trekking adventures to don't forget for the duration of your visit to Italy.

The countrywide park of the Gran Paradiso:

enjoy a mountainous hike thru this park's lovable terrain. you may be delivered to the park's flora and fauna, revel in challenging hikes to view the excessive mountain peaks of the Alps and spot the glaciers that surround the Rifugio Sella. you may additionally want to go to the wood village of Nex Tignet, which looks as if it came from a fairy story!

tour the Dolomites (beginning in Ortisei, Italy):

The Dolomites, wherein Mediterranean and German cultures meet, are home of a historical human being referred to as the Ladins, who stay inside the excessive valleys surrounding the Sella group massif. while hiking within the Dolomites, you will find out the well-preserved subculture and traditions of the Ladin people, view the herding pastures in Gardena Valley, and also observe karstic rock formations.

Hike hard trails while viewing some of Italy's most picturesque lakes. The lake-side towns of Stresa, Bellagio, and Lugano offer delicious delicacies, terrific purchasing, and a selection of wines. every lake is encircled by way of awesome mountain scenery, and you'll be capable of hike among breathtaking glacial lakes. This hike might include a visit to the islands of Lago Maggiore, wherein there are gardens, palaces, and fishing villages. there is also a milky-white waterfall called Fiumelatte at Varenna.

trekking at the Cinque Terre (starting at la Spezia):

The Cinque Terre is a lovely collection of oceanside villages in which Italian seafaring and traditional Mediterranean meals and subculture coincide. you can hike a few of the many cliffs and trails that surround the villages, take an excursion of nearby Pisa to see the well-known "Leaning Tower," or discover the Medieval art city of Lucca.

hiking on the countrywide Park of Abruzzo:

that is a rugged, difficult hike wherein you could explore the true wild side of Italy. The park is domestic to around three hundred forms of birds, mountain goats, wolves, bears, and chamois. do not worry - sightings of bears and wolves are rare during trekking tours. This park is the biggest national park in Italy and offers beautiful scenes of mountains, alpine pastures, and extra. make certain to go to close by villages to enjoy neighborhood cuisine and wines, and discover each town's particular history.

trekking at the Majella National Park in Italy:

As one of Italy's most up-to-date countrywide parks, Majella countrywide Park offers an abundance of flora and the natural world, a lush green gorge, and a lovable mountain village. explore the Monte Amaro, the second maximum summit in the Apennine chain, which is regionally called the Montagna Madre (or mother Mountain). different advocated hikes consist of tours in Tuscany, Le Marche, and Capri.

suggestions for trekking in Italy:

hiking in Italy is superb if you understand in which to hike and are nicely prepared ahead. right here are some hints to get you commenced.

Paid hiking excursions:

there are numerous guided trekking excursions wherein the hike is deliberate for you. these are outstanding in case you've never been to Italy or are new to hiking. full trekking tours provide hotel resorts, transportation to and from the hiking regions, experienced excursion courses, paid entrance to websites, museums, and wine tastings together with an itinerary.

Self-Guided excursions:

if you are already a skilled hiker and are familiar with Italy, you may want to take a self-guided trekking tour. consider, allow someone to knows wherein and when you may be trekking in case of an emergency.

determine what kind of hike you'd like to take in advance. if you're an amateur, you may want to try the mild trails wherein villages are close by. also, select trails you'll enjoy. Do you experience the mountain scene or lakes? Do you revel in visiting villages, farmland, or vineyards? Do you want to study flora and fauna during your hike? once you decide on the sort of hike, you could research specific trails and areas to locate an appropriate spot.

Get a trekking Map:

In Italy, most of the hiking trails aren't marked nicely. some of the markings may be found in obscure places together with on a tree or rock. it really is why you can purchase a hiking path map once you decide in which you may hike. A map that outlines the trails for you may assist you to find your manner when markings are not to be had, or now not clear.

look ahead to Hunters:

hunting is famous in Italy so that you'll need to make sure there aren't any hunters where you intend to hike. find out from a hiking tour agency where you may hike correctly, and additionally what symptoms to search for even as trekking. There are signs for "No searching" displayed alongside a few hiking trails.

Use hiking Poles for help:

Even if you sense as much as the hike bodily, use trekking poles for help. You may not recognize the stress a steep hike can put on your legs, knees, and ankles. trekking poles will help relieve a number of the pressure and prevent from many aches and pains later. Even the maximum skilled hikers use hiking poles for assist.

p.c. light, however percent accurately:

Your backpack needs to comprise the essentials in your hike, which include meals, water or drink, first resource package, and many others. however, do not percent greater than you want. Packing an excessive amount of might purpose your hike to be unpleasant due to the extra weight. make sure you have got what you want for emergency situations. this could save your life!

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daraprispumanti · 5 years ago

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🥂 D'ARAPRI METODO CLASSICO PAS DOSÉ 🥂

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Di certo non la zona più comune, o top-of-mind che dir si voglia, quando si tratta di bollismo... Eppure eccoci qui!

Il Metodo Classico Pas Dosé di d'Araprì, a base Bombino Bianco e Pinot Nero.

Zona vitivinicola di San Severo, in Puglia, nella provincia di Foggia, prodotto nelle contrade della Capitanata pugliese.

Una zona in puglia che, grazie anche all'influsso dei monti della Majella, può sfruttare le leggere pendenze, i venti e le escursioni termiche giornaliere per portare a maturazione uve con quel mix di grado zuccherino e acidità indispensabili per la produzione a metodo classico.

Una bolla che non ti aspetti, che può giustamente lasciare perplessi inizialmente per le sue caratteristiche, ma che si lascia piacere già al secondo sorso.

Un naso che racconta storie di mela verde croccante e pera, frumento e panbrioche, che a un ingresso spigoloso lascia un retroscena di strana morbidezza, quasi un ricordo burroso.

Perlage espressivo, in bocca quasi aggressivo, esplode sulla lingua e sul palato lasciando poi spazio agli aromi, in un sorso pieno e tondo, quasi "cicciotto". Una bella bolla, insomma.

Purtroppo penso che non sia per tutti per il semplice motivo che può spiazzare già dalla sua provenienza - mannaggia ai pregiudizi - ma che alla cieca o in un ritrovo tra appassionati o semplici enocuriosi può fare la differenza - e distogliere gli occhi dalle solite zone.

Che dire, si potrebbe concludere con della facile ironia: bollismo dal sud per combattere la quarantena del nord!

Cheers! 🥂

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delfinamaggiousa · 5 years ago

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Why You Should Get to Know the Wines of Abruzzo

For centuries the world has celebrated legendary Italian winemaking regions like Piedmont, Barolo, and Veneto. True oenophiles, however, know that this bel paese — beautiful country — has hidden gems that are well worth a trip off the tourist tasting path. Abruzzo, a mountainous coastal region in central Italy along the Adriatic Sea, is one such wine destination.

Located a scenic two-hour drive east from Rome, the region is marked by the soaring Apennines mountain range to the north, which buffers against storms and provides vineyard conditions similar to those of the central Italian wine regions of Tuscany and Marche. In the east, the Adriatic Sea influence yields a mild Mediterranean climate more reminiscent of southern Italian wine destinations like Calabria and Sicily.

One of the oldest wine-growing regions in the world, Abruzzo is known for its dominant varieties, the red Montepulciano grape and the white Trebbiano d’Abruzzo grape, and for nurturing lesser-known varietals like Passerina, Cococciola, and Pecorino. The latter is named not after the eponymous cheese but, rather, its historic tie to local shepherds (pecora means “sheep” in Italian) who were rumored to have noshed on these abundant grapes as they tended to their flocks. Wines made from Pecorino are typically medium in body, providing a floral bouquet. Surprisingly, the wines were somewhat forgotten before a recent revival among Abruzzo’s vintners.

Casal Thaulero’s Borgo Thaulero Pecorino IGP 2018.

At the forefront of the movement is Casal Thaulero, a winery that fuses ancient practices with modern technologies. Casal Thaulero’s lush vines extend over the hills of Chieti, a terroir that’s ideal for wine cultivation. The vineyards are bordered on one side by the Majella massif and the Gran Sasso, the mightiest of the Apennines, and flanked on the other by the sparkling Adriatic.

Casal Thaulero’s vines date back to 1738 and were lovingly restored in the 1800s by Duke Giovanni Thaulero, considered by many to be the originator of viticulture in Abruzzo. Growing historic varietals and experimenting with avant-garde agricultural techniques, the duke set a precedent of excellence that paved the way for Casal Thaulero to become the first estate in Abruzzo to produce DOC wine and later export Abruzzo’s rich flavors to the world. The estate remains a local treasure, with the duke’s descendants working closely with local growers to select the finest vines and supervising the entire winemaking and aging process from grape to glass.

Casal Thaulero’s Borgo Thaulero Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOP 2018.

Casal Thaulero specializes in rich red and crisp white wines. For a bold introduction, try the Borgo Thaulero Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOP 2018 from the Borgo Thaulero label, inspired by the historic borgo (village) that surrounded Casal Thaulero and created the lasting community that continues to nourish the vineyard. Made from the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo grape, the bouquet is packed with aromas of black plum and spice, and on the palate has ripe berries and earthy notes that are tempered by lower acidity and softer tannins. We recommend pairing the wine with seasonal pasta dishes, simmering stews, or roasted dishes.

Another recommended bottle is the Orsetto Oro Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOP 2017 of the Orsetto Oro line, inspired by the iconic Marsican brown bear, the symbol of the Abruzzo National Park. The wine is deeply colored, with notes of sour black cherry and dark fruits. On the palate, it is full-bodied with a round, velvety texture and spicy flavors, which locals enjoy paired with pork and apple dishes.

Casal Thaulero’s Orsetto Oro Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOP 2017 and Orsetto Oro Passerina Terre di Chieti IGP 2018.

For a year-round white wine that shows the best of Abruzzo, the Pecorino is a must-try. The Orsetto Oro Passerina Terre di Chieti IGP 2018, has a golden yellow color, with abundant floral and citrus notes, and medium acidity and body. Crudités, light fish dishes, white meats, and pasta dishes would be ideal pairings.

To dive deeper into Abruzzo whites, try the Borgo Thaulero Pecorino IGP 2018, with aromas of white blooms and mineral notes, and crisp acidity that’s the result of the cooling winds off the Alpinini and the coastal breezes of the Adriatic. For a fresh take on a familiar dinner table staple, sample the Borgo Thaulero Pinot Grigio IGP 2018, a delicate and lightly fruity variety with hints of white peach and pineapple. The wine is ideal for aperitivo, or pairs perfectly with seafood, soufflés, or white meats.

Casal Thaulero’s Borgo Thaulero Pinot Grigio IGP 2018.

Each of these bottles presents the best of this off-the-beaten-path region, which marries centuries of tradition with modern style. Cin cin!

This article is sponsored by Casal Thaulero Winery.

The article Why You Should Get to Know the Wines of Abruzzo appeared first on VinePair.

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franciscretarola · 5 years ago

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Abruzzo: Turn off the phone

(Photos by Kateri Likoudis Connolly)

Cathy and I stood at the edge of the piazza, a stone-paved square overlooking the San Leonardo pass between the Majella and Morrone mountains. The sun was setting behind us and the Morrone, giving the valley beneath an amber glow. Above the tree line across from us, the rocky face of the Majella turned magenta. We were in Roccacaramanico, a quasi-abandoned medieval town in Abruzzo's Majella national park. Riding a spur on the Morrone's eastern slope, the town is a cluster of stone houses built along and above one main street. Beyond the cars parked at the entrance to the village, where there are also some collection points for recyclables, there's little in the town that breaks the spell of being in the 13th century. Few people live here year-round. Shepherding and farming are not the prevalent activities they once were. Most villagers have moved elsewhere, many to America. Restored homes offer shelter to hikers and other park tourists. From spring to fall, there're almost always visitors.

The late June day had been hot, but the air was clear and cooled as the sun retreated. It was just before dinner, and the tavern that opened onto the square was preparing for business. A large, white Abruzzese sheepdog dozed next to us. A few older women sat at a table, laughing and exchanging stories in the local dialect. The woman who ran the tavern set their table. Happy voices and the clink of silverware. Rosemary and mountain grasses perfumed the air.

Not much else was happening. Or was likely to happen. The dying sun painted the mountains and the valley below. Breeze played in the beech trees. In the piazza, an ancient hospitality unfolded without fanfare or fuss at a single table. And it was perfection. Cathy and I shared a moment of comfortable silence, a privilege of a quarter-century of cohabitation. No need for words. Just our senses taking it all in. It helped that our sole link to the outside world (and often a conduit to hell), Cathy's smartphone, had died a day earlier. There was no way for anyone to disturb us. No way for us to try to capture the moment, Instagram it, frame it for the appreciation and approval of others. There was only the moment. And that’s the point of Abruzzo. If you just shut up, kill the internal narrative that constantly rates and tries to validate your experiences, allow yourself to be present in the moment, it might be just what you need. You can’t capture, package, or sell its gift. There's just its intrinsic value. Which is why it’s so difficult to explain the region's allure. Why marketing it is difficult and can lead to something like sin.

In the last few years, Abruzzo’s been pegged in outlets as the “next place in Italy to discover.” It seems to be taking a long time. But I’m all for the right people discovering my favorite part of the world. Abruzzo and our friends there need the right type of tourism, and, so, the right type of tourist. Which means how word gets out, what gets told, and who does the telling are critical. About these parts of the discovery process, I’m not all that sanguine. We’re not good at subtleties, nuance, or depth. We don’t even seem to want to be. So far, most reportage has been spotty, often perfunctory, and woefully incomplete. I fear it will create unrealistic and unreasonable expectations. Americans and other first worlders expecting some quaintly rustic but gussied-up Tuscan-style idyll will be disappointed and angry. That would be tragic. Abruzzo welcomes visitors warmly and sincerely, in generous ways that can humble, but makes very few concessions to them. It remains, mostly, for now, its raw, sometimes ramshackle, but (in my mind) best self. It’s kind of important to report its complex truths, as much as that’s possible, and to approach it without preconceptions.

We've been traveling in Abruzzo for over twenty years. We lived for a short time in the village of Assergi, part of the Comune of L'Aquila, Abruzzo's capital, beneath the Gran Sasso massif. We started out to find my paternal family, then to write a travel book on the region. The latter never happened. Instead, we opened Le Virtù, our Abruzzo-themed restaurant in South Philly, a neighborhood that was a landing point for part of the region's diaspora. Largely undisturbed in its core by major highways until the 1970's, one of Italy's most mountainous and rugged territories with over thirty percent of its whole dedicated parkland (there are four major parks- three national and one regional - and several wildlife reserves), Abruzzo’s kind of a sanctuary for traditions and ways of life that have elsewhere vanished. Ancient pagan rituals and celebrations, now under the guise of Catholicism, persist. Shepherds still roam the mountains with flocks of goats and sheep. Agriculture continues to be defined by small family farms and cooperatives. Local cuisine resists homogenization and profits from an ingredient pool that would be the boast of better known, more traveled destinations in Italy. The region, once the northernmost part of various southern kingdoms (ruled by, among others, Normans, Swabians, French from Anjou, Spanish from Aragon), represents a bridge between south and central Italy. Though culturally and historically tied to the kingdoms of Naples and the Two Sicilies, its geographic position means that, especially at the table, it shares a lot with its central neighbors. Saffron, truffle (black and white varieties), porcini, game, tomatoes, red garlic, mozzarella, pecorino, and peperoncino – ingredients spanning central and southern Italy - are all major players in the Abruzzese kitchen. Before we opened Le Virtù, Cathy and I organized small culinary tours - fifteen people maximum - of the region. We went to every type of eatery, from roadside, mountain arrosticini (lamb skewers) stands, mom-and-pop menu-less trattorie, and centuries-old, repurposed wooden fishing platforms to gastronomic temples of decadent excess. I've consulted with journalists working on pieces about Abruzzo for The New York Times, Food & Wine, Elle, and Saveur. We did a blow-by-blow account of one of our restaurant research trips for Food Republic. We could write up a Best-of tour of Abruzzo. Nature. Culture. Food. And you would have a spectacular trip. My problem is that you might not have really experienced Abruzzo.

A few years ago, a food writer friend of ours who also knows Abruzzo floated the idea of us putting together and following a comprehensive itinerary in the region for a major magazine. It would allow for the necessary time (Abruzzo's topography and challenging road networks make traveling in it time consuming and complicated) and include the "essential" places. From the mountains to the sea, we'd do the region right - or as close to right as was possible in a magazine feature. From the outset, we were aware of the limitations of the medium and any itinerary. But we knew and loved the region. We were the right people for the job.

At the outset, the magazine was gaga over the idea. Abruzzo was just then entering the “next place” conversation. We submitted our proposal. The magazine expressed its enthusiasm. And then everything went radio silent.

Several months later I received an email from a journalist who was working on an assignment about Abruzzo. He needed help lining up the right people to interview about the region's culture and history and wanted some additional info on a couple of its core traditions. I asked which magazine had hired him. It was, of course, the one we'd given our itinerary. He was cagey about giving up details of his own trip, but eventually had to reveal enough to allow me to arrange things for him. His tour would be abbreviated, but it included spots from our itinerary. Was I angry? Yeah. But he seemed a nice enough guy, maybe with no idea about what'd transpired, so I - with the blessing of our friend - opted to help. He'd no knowledge of the region, the distances he'd be traveling, or the nature of the topography and roads. He needed a translator. The trip our friend and I'd planned had been honed to seven days (and we were still uncomfortably conscious of all the things we'd be leaving out). He’d allowed for less than half that time. The article came out, and to some fanfare. And it missed the point. Entirely. Truth is, most likely, ours would've too. Though we'd have gotten closer to the genuine article. It's somehow important to know enough to know what you're leaving out, what can't be adequately expressed or described. Even just to know what you don't know. One of the things that formed the core of this guy's piece, and that I'd set up for him, an interview with an aristocratic academic, an expert on the region's history, culture, and cuisine, was especially illustrative of the issues confronting any travel writer visiting Abruzzo for the first time. The professor made for great copy. Eccentric visually and personality-wise, he could wax for ages with unquestioned authority about the region. He was spectacular. But in a lot of ways, one would get a better read on Abruzzo's character and (sometimes grim) realities by talking to some laconic guy on a tractor, a woman wielding a sickle in a field, an old man carrying a bundle of kindling for his fireplace, or a sun-beaten dude tending his flock. Maybe even just a woman taking the orders AND cooking the food at her little trattoria.

The problem is, it's difficult to make the real stuff not sound a little sad. Because, in a way, it is. Anything truly complex and beautiful will contain melancholy elements. Adults should know this. Every beautiful thing - past, present, and future - is imbued with a kind of nostalgia or knowledge of its (or our) ephemerality. What you experience in Abruzzo, regardless of its very real vitality and beauty, is something that is endangered by the 21st century, something that is - in part - in decline or dying. The stuff that persists is kind of magical and occult in a century that seems bereft of meaning or values. But it’s in peril. Over its history, Abruzzo has endured earthquakes, war, endemic poverty, mass emigration. They’ve all left a mark. To be in one of Abruzzo's villages or in any of its parks offers exposure to things - rhythms, ways of life, connections to nature, a sense of community - that are essential, sustaining, deeply human. The sadness of history, the cruelty of commerce and nature, are also everywhere evident. It does the soul good to experience this totality. A visitor realizes that her very presence could be part of the problem. But also - if she’s open to experience and treats the region with respect and doesn’t impose ridiculous and shallow expectations - possibly part of the solution. It's nearly impossible to capture this in a genre at least in part focused on first-impression narratives and/or glossy hyperbole. Abruzzo can’t be truly presented in an Instagram feed or its journalistic equivalent. But maybe that type of wide-eyed "discovery" is just what most magazines want. Maybe these well-meaning, ignorant, gob-smacked purveyors of “WOW” are the right people for the job and this age. They won't bore you with the complexity, the multifaceted, unvarnished, and not all-bright-and-smiley truth. They will fill you with the need to have (purchase?) "experiences," to validate your existence. I don’t think that serves Abruzzo. Or the reader, for that matter. It won’t prepare her for the real experience or give her an idea of what essential things she might find there, and how to discover them. It’ll just create unrealistic and kind of rote expectations. Reportage and promotion of Italy suffer in general from shallow, romantic portrayals. Abruzzo’s impressive, moving, and - I think for what ails us - important. But it’s not particularly romantic. And I’m guilty of advancing some of this horseshit.

Somewhere along our 20-year timeline - for a short time, but still - I started "seeing" Abruzzo in terms of "wow factor." When we decided to marry our fortunes to Abruzzo - first with a never-produced book, then with small culinary tours, and finally with Le Virtù - it was inevitable that, to some extent, I'd commodify the region and its beauty. In the selling of something, regardless of how earnest the seller and heartfelt the sell, there's some reduction, some packaging that simplifies the truth. A gloss gets applied. I've played up Abruzzo's natural and man-made beauty and waxed poetic about meals and the people we've met - to attract journalists, to sell tours, to draw customers to our restaurant. I created an attractive, pleasant veneer. This was partly a product of the industries we’ve worked in and how they’re marketed and portrayed. TV shows, social media discussion, and journalism about travel, food, and restaurants have long been plagued by an obsession with "wow," presentation, and romantic imagery - the winemaker pensively walking among his vines, the chef intensely inspecting produce at the local market, the choreographed dance in the suggestively lit dining room. As opposed to a window on culture, a soulful gift, and congress with an actual community (things Abruzzo and southern Italy offer in spades), restaurant culture, in particular, and our expectations of it have too often veered toward the performative, the attempt to "blow the mind," present a seamless, theatrical experience. I find it all kind of empty, regardless of how impressive the show. Eating in Abruzzo very often affords you the chance to have real contact with the culture, to meet and talk to the people making and serving your food, and to really get to know who they are, what makes them tick. It’s a window on what life’s like, what these people value, deal with, do. Asking questions - or being asked questions- that break down the wall between diner and restaurateur is how we came to truly know the region. Some of the frankest, most revealing discussions I’ve had about life in Abruzzo - not just restaurant-related stuff, but the day-to-day struggles, cultural values, and current events - have happened at tables in the region’s trattorie and ristoranti. Being open to this kind of exchange is essential to knowing the place. If that’s what you’re about. These days, you can eat well almost anywhere. Travel’s about something deeper. But some travelers, including some journalists, refuse to go there. And, so, their experiences and impressions lack depth. We were sitting at a little place in San Vito Chietino, along Abruzzo’s southern coast, as guests of our olive oil rep. The trattoria, built into a centuries-old, vaulted, brick, ground-floor space, was just steps off a pebble beach. From our table, we could hear the waves break and retract through the clicking stones. The food was simple but perfectly prepared. An array of lightly battered fried fish to begin, followed by a soup of tacconcini - small squares of pasta - in a tomato and red pepper broth flavored with the local granchi, tiny crabs cooked whole. Too small really to break open for their meat, they infused the broth with a sweet, rich flavor.

After the pasta course and before the arrival of our secondi, the restaurant owner, a short, solidly built woman in her mid-50's, approached the table to check on our progress. The rep, a sharp-witted guy who'd traveled the world from this area to sell his olive oil, asked her about business. And she told him. No filter. She let loose a restaurateur's laundry list of laments. It was an uncensored exchange between members of a closely linked community. Hand gestures, facial expressions, modulations in volume, angry in parts, wickedly funny in others. Fishermen, winemakers, farmers, all her purveyors (remember she was saying this to someone who is also HER olive oil rep), and customers were unreliable, unreasonable, obtuse, and getting on her last nerve. When she walked away, he looked at us sheepishly. He hoped our host hadn't been too familiar, honest, free with her words. But after traveling in Abruzzo for decades this was nothing new for us. He was relieved. A few weeks before, he told us, he'd been escorting a New York Times journalist around the region. The writer was put off by the regional lack of filter, the informality and familiarity of many restaurateurs and servers. Sophisticated, professional detachment was apparently an essential part of how he judged a dining experience. It was what he expected.

I can’t express how far up his own ass this Times guy was, and how tragically wrong for this assignment. Why travel at all if your mellow gets harshed when the local character doesn’t conform with your staid and, frankly, ignorant expectations? Is this the kind of intrepid correspondent that will bring us any true picture of the world beyond our experiences? This was a guy who maybe should never roam beyond small sections of Manhattan. He sure as hell wouldn’t cut it in most of South Philly. It’s important who gets to tell us these stories. Over ten years ago, we took a friend of ours, Toronto-based, early modernist historian and author Mark Jurdjevic, to a tiny trattoria in the village of Ofena, just under the Campo Imperatore high-mountain plain in the Gran Sasso National Park. The woman who ran the place was a friend of ours. The trattoria was in what had been her childhood home. Her cucina was simple but elegant, using the best of the local ingredients - the potent saffron from the nearby Navelli plain, black truffles and wild herbs from the surrounding mountains, Santo Stefano di Sessanio lentils (small, dark, and for my money more flavorful than their counterparts from Castelluccio in Umbria), porcini, red and black ceci, and cicerchie (kind of misshapen, meaty, ceci-sized beans). Six or seven years earlier, Cathy and I’d stumbled on the place while exploring the village. The dining room walls had been painted by our friend’s artist husband in a riot of swirling greens, golds, and earthy reds. It was like dining inside a Van Gogh or Monet. Our first meal there included an antipasto della casa that might not have ever ended if we’d not cried “uncle.” Local pecorino cheeses, salumi, bitter greens sautéed in garlic and hot pepper, frittata, coratella (bits of lamb and lamb offal fried and browned in oil with garlic, white wine, salt, pepper, and some herbs), and grilled vegetables all arrived in turn. The most unusual item was a plate of lightly battered and fried lamb’s brains. They were creamy, almost like custard, with a mildly sweet, subtle, and elusive flavor. Not like anything I’ve had before or since. This visit with Mark, who’d used his genius for writing proposals to earn two years of study in Firenze, was my attempt to give him an authentic taste of Abruzzo, a change of pace from what he’d been daily experiencing in Tuscany. In so many ways, the meal delivered. Its events are apparently seared into his memory. I emailed Mark to tell him I’d be writing about this. And he responded in seconds: “Precise memory: fresh pasta alla chitarra (bright yellow - brighter than I've ever seen - the eggs, right?), saffron, slightly roasted cherry tomatoes, with a basket of chilies on the side. I think we grated some pecorino on it. It was one of, if not the, most satisfying pastas I've ever had. I came home (to Firenze, where he was then living with his wife and daughter) with a bag of saffron and tried to re-create it about ten times. It seemed so simple that it should be easy. Every pasta I made was certainly enjoyable, but not the same.

“Vague memory: Cathy had talked about an endless appetizer parade. The parade was considerably smaller than she had experienced the previous time, which we attributed to the fact that she (our friend) was with us in the dining room weeping and venting, rather than in the kitchen where such parades start. I remember some fried polenta with braised mushrooms and a stewed pepper dish, slightly spicy. Pretty sure secondi were grilled, split salsicce.

“Most I remember the outpouring of pure, unmitigated grief, combined with my shame and guilt that every ten minutes or so I would wonder if she was going to get her shit together and cook me some more food.” During the previous winter, then just ended, our friend’s father had fallen gravely ill - I don’t remember the malady, but the situation was hopeless. Winters in Abruzzo’s hinterlands can be extreme, Jack London-level stuff. Meters of snow. Howling winds. Wolves. The trifecta (though the third element never actually hurts anyone). The condition caused the father terrible pain. But the town’s remoteness and the snowfalls that sometimes blocked the roads made caring for him impossible. The travelling doctor couldn’t get there. So, there were no pain killers to lessen his suffering. His wails filled the house for days before he died. In Mark’s words, “…she was grabbing your forearm with both hands as she wept-spoke the details.” In the summer of 2011, several years later, Cathy and I dropped by the village of Santo Stefano di Sessanio, in the Gran Sasso National Park. It was two years after the April 2009 earthquake that’d nearly destroyed L’Aquila, Abruzzo’s capital city, and damaged and traumatized the surrounding towns that were part of the “crater” around the epicenter. Santo Stefano was one of these. Last time we’d visited, three months after the quake, most of the town - a fairytale-like, medieval jewel located, like Ofena, just beneath the Campo Imperatore - had been inaccessible. We were anxious about what we’d find.

An enormous crane hovered above the space where the town’s signature central tower, a crenulated lookout built by the Medici, had stood. It had toppled during an aftershock. Metal and wooden bracing secured many of the buildings in town, but some of the shops and eateries were open. We passed one of our favorites, Tra Le Braccia di Morfeo, and were happy to find it ready for business. Looking in from the street, I could see the owner/operator, Francesca, seated at her bar reading a newspaper. We’d not seen her since the quake. We’d known Francesca for over five years. During our many visits (including stops on our tours), she’d always been welcoming, but kind of reserved, professional. Not this time. We entered, and her face beamed with delight. She embraced each of us in turn. “Volete mangiare? Spero di si!” (You want to eat? I hope yes). A familiar and welcome meal of rustic specialties followed. First salame aquilano - firm, tightly packed and flattened, and spiced with salt and pepper. Then liver sausage, house-cured, thick-cut, mountain-style prosciutto, capocollo, pickled zucchini, and local aged canestrato pecorino. For my primo, I went with the zuppa di lenticchie, made with the town’s prized lentils. Cathy devoured a robust casareccia pasta served with tomato, shaved pecorino, and fresh peperoncini (chilies), which she cut over the dish at the table with scissors. We washed it down with a bottle of local cerasuolo, Abruzzo’s deeply-hued, full-bodied rose’ made with the Montepulciano grape. It was all almost normal. Sated, content, and ready to nap, I still wanted to talk to Francesca, hear how it was going. So, I asked. And Francesca, who understood that I wasn’t expecting bullshit, opened a can of verbal whoop-ass. "Male, molto male," she began, then launched into a blistering oratory that, though economical, took no prisoners, and built in intensity:

“Besides the first few days, they've done nothing. And they won't allow us to do anything ourselves. Have you seen L'Aquila? It's almost as it was right after the earthquake. Two years. Two goddamn years, and they've done nothing and are doing nothing. Where did all the money go? They brought the G8 here, the idiots-” Berlusconi, who unsurprisingly botched the recovery, had moved the 2009 conference from Sardegna to L’Aquila to highlight the damage for world leaders – “for a show. A show for whom? Lots of talk and promises. And now? How do we survive in the park with L'Aquila left in ruins? They don't give a damn about us, we who live by the park, work with nature. How are we supposed to survive?”

Francesca - blond, sharp-featured, slight of stature, but as solid as a foot soldier - seemed about to splinter into a thousand pieces, her body unable to contain her rage. She seemed indifferent to the effect of her rant on the other two couples, both Italian, in the dining room. Cathy and I sat in silence and listened. It's all we could do. She finished and apologized, but this is what I’d asked to hear: the truth. Her goodbye was as warm as the welcome. She grabbed my hands, kissed me on each cheek, and we walked out nourished but without illusions.

While I might be able to paint a soft-focus, alluring picture of experiences in Abruzzo, I’m permitted no easy fantasies about an idyllic life nestled in the very real, spectacular beauty of Abruzzo’s mountains. Under certain circumstances, the scenery can kill you. For each one of these moments (and others) of unvarnished and uncomfortable truth, I can name hundreds of unmitigated joy: family dinners gathered around a table covered in steaming polenta and ragu’; eating grilled lamb and drinking wine on the Gran Sasso mountain under a canopy of stars; restaurant meals ending with uncounted rounds of house-made digestivi brought to the table by the chef/cook, who then sits down with us; sharing a table under a pergola overlooking grapevines and olive groves with winemakers who drove up to the meal on their tractors; gargantuan feasts lasting hours with course after course in gastronomic temples helmed by master chefs. All these episodes unspool in my mind in a gilded light, like childhood memories. But all of them are also informed, made more special and precious, by an understanding of how delicate and precarious the whole thing is, how bad things can go, and how hard life in these mountains can be. Because Abruzzo and its people aren’t just battling the natural elements, the ageless challenges of mountain living, farming, and shepherding. They’re fighting the 21st century, it’s suicidal indifference toward the ways of life that still survive in Abruzzo. To incompetent and often malfeasant government and a dysfunctional national economy, add the relentless drive of mindless development, the dingbat unconscionable belief in unending capitalist expansion. The lucre-worshiping swine driving this discredited idea of progress have pushed to drill for oil along the region’s pristine southern coast, risking to forever destroy a stretch of the Adriatic where the beaches are “Bandiera Blu” (“Blue Flag,” judged perfect and clean for swimming and, obviously, marine life). They’ve tried to build biomass centers in the Comune of L’Aquila, near the very epicenter of the 2009 quake. Others, with the support of corrupt governments, have tried to open the region to fracking. Fracking. In Abruzzo. One of the most infamously seismic regions on a peninsula prone to earthquakes. Where the capital city and its surrounding towns all still bear the scars of recent quakes. And yet the desperate desire for profit has some suggesting an activity that exacerbates the issue. It’s madness. And, of course, we have the fools who think that paving over parts of the national parks is the path to economic viability. To create what? Office parks? Industrial zones? Take Abruzzo’s greatest asset, the element that’s earned the region the title as Europe’s greenest, the very thing that - for the health of the planet, for our own survival- we need more of, and bury it in macadam and reinforced cement. The bloody punishments I’d like to mete out to these greedy, soulless bastards are beyond my powers of description. But that they are criminals, much worse than common thieves, I’ve no doubt. So what the hell am I trying to say? Well, with certain caveats, I urge you to go. Again, Abruzzo needs – desperately - a discreet tourism comprised of people capable of appreciating its unpolished treasures. The salumi, cheese, olive oil, and wine producers, farmers, artisans, medieval borghi, towns holding on passionately to traditions, and national and regional parks need an infusion of dollars and euro to survive. We might be in late-stage capitalism, but commerce still - unfortunately, in my opinion - feeds the sheepdog. Just don’t expect or exclusively seek out destinations that have cracked the code regarding what it is Americans and other high-end travelers want. Go with an open mind, a desire to experience rhythms and activities outside your normal comfort zone. Driving, staying in small towns, hiking, just looking out of your fucking hotel window will expose you to scenery of indescribable beauty, but - as much as you can - don’t experience it all through the 3x6-inch aperture of your phone. You won’t capture it, and in the trying you’ll miss really seeing and being present for it. This also goes for village life. Try to slow down and adopt the local pace. Turn the damn device off and be in the moment. Listen. Sit quietly in the piazza. Sta zitt’! You’ll be enormously rewarded. Abruzzo’s quiet can fill your head and heart in surprising, ineffable ways. As far as dining goes, by all means - if you’ve the urge and requisite scratch - go to Reale, Niko Romito’s 3-Michelin Star restaurant in Castel di Sangro, his hometown. It’s a remarkable place highlighting some of the region’s best ingredients. Located in a re-imagined and augmented farmhouse with vast, white, spartan interiors, nothing distracts from the food. And the cooking’s ballsy as hell. His spaghetti cooked only in the liquid drained from local tomatoes is revelatory. So simple, like much of his cuisine, it leaves nowhere for a chef to hide. It’s a worthwhile experience. But not a typically Abruzzese one. For that, you’re more on target at a tiny, menu-less trattoria being served by the cook’s adolescent daughter or at a roadside arrosticini shack. Hole-in-the-wall joints and simple family trattorie are probably the most illustrative of the regional character. Abruzzo, after all, is a region of working people, farmers, and shepherds. You will eat well in these unheralded places, too. And if, by some fortuitous twist of fate, you find yourself in some grandmother’s kitchen watching her prepare a simple, mid-day pranzo, you’re as close to the regional soul as you’ll ever be. You’re in fucking heaven, in my opinion. But if chef-driven stuff is what floats your boat, there’s more than just Romito’s joint. For just a few examples, try Daniele Zunica’s place in Civitella del Tronto, the Moscardi’s Elodia in Camarda, Villa Maiella (1 Michelin Star) in Guardiagrele, L’Angolino da Filippo in San Vito Chietino, La Bandiera in Civitella Casanova (1 Michelin Star), La Corniola in Pescocostanzo, and the relatively new Anima in Introdacqua. All these places (and some others) offer varying degrees of the high-end dining experience some people seek. More importantly, they’re all deeply rooted in the region and their communities, and usually the products of generations of family tradition.

And then there are the less formal places, where Cathy and I most often satisfy our jones for the real deal, where we find the rustic stuff, prepared with understanding, imagination, high skill, but little fuss: Clemente Maiorano’s eponymous restaurant (Michelin Bib Gourmand) in Sulmona; the simple elegance of Sapori di Campagna, just outside of Ofena; Zenobi, in Colonnella, in Teramo province’s Controguerra wine country (where you’ll also find Emidio Pepe’s famous winery); La Sosta in Torano Nuovo, also in the Controguerra zone; Convivio Girasole and La Bilancia in Loreto Aprutino; La Font’Artana in Picciano; La Taverna de li Caldora in Pacentro; and too many others to list here. It’s harder to eat poorly in Abruzzo than it is to eat well.

There are also places where a tourist can book a room, embed, and drink and eat up some actual familial experience. For example, Nunzio Marcelli’s La Porta dei Parchi (which has an “adopt a sheep” program, in which your money pays for the upkeep of a sheep through the year and, in return, you receive cheese and other products) and Gregorio Rotolo’s Valle Scannese, the farms from which we source most of the cheeses used at our restaurant and situated at opposite ends of the Sagittario gorge WWF Reserve. Both are family concerns continuing centuries-old farming and pastoral traditions and producing artisanal products to boot. They ain’t pretty in a postcard way (the farms, that is…the surrounding countryside is crazy beautiful), but they’re real, and they’re doing things the right way. You can even volunteer at La Porta, helping them tend the fields and learning how to make cheese. There’s Pietrantica, on the Majella in the tiny village of Decontra, where Marisa will cook you the true cucina povera (often employing rare indigenous grains like solina). Her husband Camillo, an expert mountain guide, can take you into the mysterious and beautiful Orfento canyon where you’ll visit the caves of brigands, shepherds, and medieval hermits, including hollows used by Pietro da Morrone, who became Celestino V, Abruzzo’s only Pope. If you’re lucky, Camillo’s dad Paolino, who lived his life on the Majella, survived German occupation during WWII, and wrote a book of his experiences as a farmer and shepherd, will sit down at dinner with you and tell stories from a past that, in Decontra, doesn’t seem all that long ago.

Finally, if you’re a tourist or a journalist, give Abruzzo the time it deserves (especially if you’re the latter). Or at least as much time as you can give. Speed-dating the region, as many seem to do, driving in from Rome for or a few hours or a day, can make for missed opportunities and shallow observations. You can have a great experience spending a day in Abruzzo. You’ll eat and drink very well, see some extraordinary countryside and wilderness (at least from your car), and maybe encounter some singular, artisanal products. But you won’t have “discovered” or understood the place, allowed it to penetrate your consciousness. It’s only a couple of hours from Rome, but often seems a world away. Abruzzo, particularly - but not exclusively - in its mountains, offers lessons about community (no one survives without working together), hospitality (warm, heartfelt, often unguarded), and living or trying to live in harmony with nature. And that last one is, I think, pretty damn important. A lot of us talk a great game about doing the right things, supporting sustainable farming and the natural and humane production of our meats, reducing our footprints, etc. We are conscious of climate change and advocate for policies to ameliorate the (possibly already hopeless) situation. In Abruzzo’s parks – where there are still wolves, Italy’s largest bear population, chamois, and dozens of other species hard to find elsewhere on The Boot – humanity’s attempts to live in concert with nature are very much on display. It’s also a battleground, because not everyone’s on board and some territory’s in danger or already lost. But the lesson you learn - if you bother to look and take the time to talk to the people courageously engaged in the fight – is that doing the right thing is rewarding but also fucking hard. Life in Abruzzo’s mountains can seem beautiful. But it’s not luxurious, idyllic, or comfortable. It’s a daily struggle, and maybe a window on how we’re all going to have to attack the problems and forces threatening our survival. No, we don’t all live in the Apennines dealing with limited and shitty roads, crazy weather, the gifts but also indifferent cruelty of nature, and the constant plotting of avaricious, malfeasant agents of “progress.” But, if we’re going to try to turn around and right this badly listing ship, we’ll have to make sacrifices, bite bullets, do without, bloody some noses, and work our asses off. It’s an uncomfortable fact. And a scary one, if you really consider it. Abruzzo is a place that shows us – vividly, vibrantly, and without gloss – that doing the hard work is worthwhile, that the intrinsic values of seeking harmony with our surroundings far outweigh any shallow luxury. Learning that lesson is worth your time.

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Italy - Spending a Desire Vacation!

Italy - A center of attraction to world as well as romance. Italy scenic tours offer the trips filled with enjoyment and enjoyment. Italy is just the best location to be at, specifically for honeymooners. The background, culture, food, places, climate, people etc. all together are to the best much better than you can ever consider. Italy traveling uses you a trip from alpine mountains to white sand beaches, sea cliffs, alpine hills, rolling hills as well as open levels.

A Gallery in virtually every city is a support to my point of calling Italy the Heart of Art and also History. The museums include cars, entertainment, science and Innovation, paint etc. In Genoa (Italy) there is a Historic City Centre which is the largest in Europe.

There are 20 National Parks in Italy, where you can have an excellent view of Lakes, mountains, plants as well as distinct animals, the Italy parks have plenty of them. The Beaches in Italy are well known for the tidiness as well as security; this is extremely real and also is sustained by the truth that "Italy beaches are being awarded Blue Flag in continuity from years." Blue Flag is granted to a coastline which is clean as well as best.

Italy also offers a great deal to the people who like biking and walking, each area in Italy offers a fantastic bike routes for visiting and also exploring various websites which might be discovered in the vacationer maps due to different factors. For the ones who enjoy walking, here are a couple of locations which you will certainly enjoy:

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o The National Park of the Grandmother Paradiso

o Trip the Dolomites (Starting in Ortisei, Italy).

o Trip the Italian Lakes District (Starting in Milan, Italy).

o Walking at the Cinque Terre (Beginning at La Spezia).

o Walking at the National Forest of Abruzzo, Hiking at the Majella National Park in Italy.

All the above areas are should certainly be seen, but concerning the cities in Italy, there is a lot even more to see. On a trip to Italy you will recognize that eating and also alcohol consumption is a lifestyle, Italy is the leading producer of white wine on the planet. In Italy, open arms always welcomes you to have the very best food worldwide, regardless of where you have it, at the big resorts or small road side dining establishments, you will certainly be welcomed and also served the very best.

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Rome:.

Rome is a city having several hidden archaeological sites, to see them invest one day walking in the roads of the city; these small sites are enjoyable to visit if you want to take a leave from the city's bustling group.

Florence and Venice:.

These two mentions are discovered on the map of any individual's Italy trip, specially for the honeymoon couples as these 2 cities are amongst one of the most charming places in the world.

Genoa:.

This city was the European funding of Society in 2004. Below you can locate the historical city centre, the one I discussed over and additionally the Fish tank which is the largest in Europe.

Medspas in Italy:.

Though Italy has actually been popular for thermal day spas and springs given that the moment of Hippocrates. Today you can find thermal medspas in virtually every area bring in vacationer by offering them something more than just a bath. Medspas can likewise be found at the places near cultural as well as recreation attractions.

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Italy - A center of attraction to people and love. Italy tours use the trips filled with enjoyment and also amusement. Italy is simply the right location to be at, specifically for honeymooners. The history, culture, food, locations, environment, individuals etc. completely are to the most effective far much better than you can ever think of. Italy travel uses you a tour from alpine mountains to white sand coastlines, sea cliffs, alpine hills, rolling hillsides and also open plains.

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A Museum in virtually every city is a support to my factor of calling Italy the Heart of Art as well as History. The galleries feature automobiles, amusement, science and Technology, paint etc. In Genoa (Italy) there is a Historical City Centre which is the largest in Europe.

There are 20 National Parks in Italy, where you can have an ideal sight of Lakes, mountains, plants as well as distinct animals, the Italy parks teem with them. The Beaches in Italy are popular for the cleanliness and also security; this is extremely true and is supported by the reality that "Italy beaches are being granted Blue Flag in connection from years." Blue Flag is granted to a coastline which is clean and also safest.

Italy likewise uses a lot to individuals that enjoy cycling and hiking, each area in Italy offers a wonderful bike trails for touring and checking out various websites which might be discovered in the traveler maps due to numerous reasons. For the ones who enjoy hiking, here are a couple of places which you will certainly love:

o The National forest of the Gran Paradiso

o Tour the Dolomites (Beginning in Ortisei, Italy).

o Scenic tour the Italian Lakes District (Starting in Milan, Italy).

o Walking at the Cinque Terre (Beginning at La Spezia).

o Walking at the National Park of Abruzzo, Hiking at the Majella National Park in Italy.

All the above areas are should certainly be checked out, yet concerning the cities in Italy, there is a whole lot even more to see. On a tour to Italy you will recognize that eating and alcohol consumption is a way of living, Italy is the leading producer of red wine in the world. In Italy, open arms constantly welcomes you to have the best food worldwide, no matters where you have it, at the large hotels or little road side restaurants, you will certainly be welcomed as well as served the very best.

Rome:.

Rome is a city having numerous covert historical sites, to see them spend eventually walking in the streets of the city; these little sites are enjoyable to go to if you intend to take a leave from the city's dynamic crowd.

Florence and also Venice:.

These 2 cites are located on the map of anybody's Italy getaway, specially for the honeymoon pairs as these two cities are among one of the most charming locations in the world.

Genoa:.

This city was the European resources of Culture in 2004. Right here you can find the historic city centre, the one I pointed out over as well as likewise the Fish tank which is the largest in Europe.

Medical spas in Italy:.

Though Italy has actually been famous for thermal health clubs and springs because the moment of Hippocrates. Today you can find thermal health spas in practically every area drawing in tourist by offering them something greater than just a bathroom. Medspas can additionally be found at the locations close to cultural as well as recreation attractions.

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Exploring Italy - The Beautiful Country

Italy's Society and also Influence

Trick people have actually existed in Italy because ancient times. Throughout background, Italy has actually been a primary influence of European society, from the Etruscan neighborhood to the controling Roman Empire. During the Center Ages and also Renaissance duration, Italy was the center of art as well as science. The religious impact of Italy has likewise been much reaching. The Vatican is an independent state within Rome that is controlled by the Pope (or Bishop of Rome), the seat of the Catholic Church.

Italy Tourist - Something Enjoyable for Everyone

Tourists group to Italy every year to appreciate art galleries and also museums, find out about Italy's many historic spots, as well as see the beautiful exterior scenery. Italy has much to use both individuals as well as households. For the golf enthusiast, there are courses readily available throughout the country. Golf links can be located in the mountains, by the sea, near art cities such as Florence, Venice and Rome, and even by a lot of the breathtaking lakes of Italy

The Coastlines of Italy.

Fun in the sun can be experienced by households at one of the numerous beaches in Italy. There more than 7,600 miles of coastline cuddling the landmass and islands. The Mediterranean Sea offers some of one of the most lovely beaches in the world, and several vacation resorts lay out the coastlines with sun-soaking sand, easy chair and also umbrellas. Italy's coastlines are recognized for their sanitation and safety and security. Abruzzo, Apulia, Calabria and Tuscany are amongst the lots of regions where coastlines were recently awarded with heaven Flag, an award provided to coastlines that are tidy as well as offer safe bathing areas.

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Nature Enthusiast's Dream

There are 20 national parks in Italy, where nature lovers can discover the outdoors and also sturdy terrain. Lakes, hills, plants and also special pets are abundant throughout Italy's parks. Regions where national parks are located consist of Apulia, Calabria, Sicilia, Sardinia, Tuscany, Piedmont as well as the Marches.

Nature fans additionally enjoy touring unique Italian botanical gardens. There more than 30 of these charming yards in Italy For the bicyclist, each area uses wonderful bike trails for checking out the outdoors and visiting various websites as well as parks.

Check Out Art as well as Background in Italy

As one of the globe's most prominent art and history centers, Italy offers many fine galleries, galleries and also landmarks. Distinct galleries including vehicles, home entertainment, scientific research and modern technology, and also archeology are spread throughout the Italian regions to suit all tastes. Saint Peter's Square is just one of the most gorgeous websites in the world and was constructed by several well-known engineers, consisting of Michelangelo, Vignola, Raphael and Pirro Ligorio. There are likewise lots of castles, palaces and cathedrals that attract site visitors every year.

Whether it's to learn more about key periods of time in background, loosen up with the family members at the coastline, or to enjoy a charming vacation, Italy has something to use for every celebration!

Hiking the Hills and also Valleys of Italy.

Bring your trekking posts for a terrific hiking experience in the lovely nation of Italy! Italy supplies some remarkable hiking routes where you'll discover the land's unique culture and also history, and appreciate wonderful food in the process.

Hiking in Italy is amazing due to the fact that there are a lot of lovely places to check out. Whether it's nature you like or the hectic city life, there are treking scenic tours readily available for both. Right here are some suggested hiking experiences to take into consideration during your browse through to Italy.

The National Park of the Gran Paradiso

Appreciate a mountainous walk through this park's wonderful surface. You'll be presented to the park's wild animals, experience tough walkings to view the high hill heights of the Alps, and also see the glaciers that surround the Rifugio Sella. You could likewise wish to see the wooden village of Nex Tignet, which looks like it came from a fairy tale!

Explore the Dolomites (Starting in Ortisei, Italy).

The Dolomites, where Mediterranean and also German cultures fulfill, are home of an ancient individuals called the Ladins, who reside in the high valleys surrounding the Sella Group massif. While treking in the Dolomites, you'll find the well-preserved culture and practices of the Ladin individuals, see the herding fields in Gardena Valley, as well as additionally observe karstic rock developments.

Visit the Italian Lakes Area (Starting in Milan, Italy).

Walking challenging tracks while seeing some of Italy's a lot of picturesque lakes. The lake-side communities of Stresa, Bellagio and also Lugano supply tasty food, wonderful purchasing and also a range of red wines. Each lake is surrounded by amazing mountain landscapes, as well as you'll have the ability to trek among awesome antarctic lakes. This walk may include a browse through to the islands of Lago Maggiore, where there are yards, palaces as well as fishing towns. There's also a milky-white waterfall called Fiumelatte at Varenna.

Hiking at the Cinque Terre (Starting at La Spezia).

The Cinque Terre is a charming collection of oceanside towns where Italian seafaring and also typical Mediterranean food and also culture synchronize. You can hike among the several cliffs as well as routes that surround the villages, take a trip of close-by Pisa to see the renowned "Leaning Tower," or explore the Middle ages art city of Lucca.

Treking at the National Forest of Abruzzo.

This is a sturdy, tough walk where you can explore truth wild side of Italy. The park is home to around 300 kinds of birds, hill goats, wolves, bears as well as chamois. Do not stress - sightings of bears and wolves are unusual during hiking excursions. This park is the largest national forest in Italy and also provides lovely scenes of hills, towering pastures as well as more. Make sure to check out neighboring villages to take pleasure in neighborhood cuisine as well as glass of wines, as well as find each town's one-of-a-kind history.

Treking at the Majella National Forest in Italy.

As one of Italy's newest national parks, Majella National forest supplies a wealth of plants as well as wildlife, a lavish green gorge as well as a lovely hill town. Explore the Monte Amaro, the second greatest summit in the Appenine chain, which is locally known as the Montagna Madre (or Mom Mountain). Other suggested hikes consist of trips in Tuscany, Le Marche and Capri.

Tips for Walking in Italy.

Hiking in Italy is wonderful if you understand where to hike and also are well ready ahead of time. Right here are some ideas to obtain you started.

Paid Walking Tours.

There are several guided hiking tours where the hike is planned for you. These are fantastic if you've never been to Italy or are brand-new to treking. Complete hiking trips provide hotel holiday accommodations, transport to and from the hiking locations, experienced tour guides, paid entry to websites, museums as well as white wine tastings along with an itinerary.

Self-Guided Tours.

If you are currently a skilled walker and also are familiar with Italy, you could intend to take a self-guided walking scenic tour. Keep in mind, allow a person understand where as well as when you will be hiking in instance of an emergency situation.

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Decide what sort of hike you would love to take ahead of time. If you're a beginner, you may intend to try the light trails where villages are nearby. Also, choose trails you will certainly take pleasure in. Do you delight in the hill scene or lakes? Do you take pleasure in exploring towns, farmland or vineyards? Do you desire to observe wildlife throughout your walk? Once you select the kind of walking, you can research different tracks as well as areas to locate the excellent place.

Get a Hiking Map.

In Italy, a number of the treking tracks aren't marked well. Several of the markings can be located in obscure areas such as on a tree or rock. That's why you should acquire a hiking trail map as soon as you choose where you will certainly hike. A map that describes the trails for you will certainly assist you discover your means when markings are not offered, or not clear.

Expect Seekers.

Searching is preferred in Italy, so you'll wish to make sure there are no seekers where you plan to hike. Learn from a hiking excursion business where you can trek safely, and also what signs to search for while treking. There are indicators for "No Searching" showed along some treking tracks.

Usage Trekking Poles for Support.

Even if you really feel up to the walking literally, utilize travelling poles for support. You may not understand the stress and anxiety a steep hike can put on your legs, knees and also ankle joints. Trekking posts will help relieve several of the stress and also conserve you from numerous pains and pains later. Also one of the most experienced hikers utilize hiking posts for support.

Pack Light, But Load Wisely.

Your knapsack should contain the fundamentals for your walking, such as food, water or beverage, emergency treatment package, and so on. However, do not pack greater than you require. Packing way too much could cause your walk to be undesirable as a result of the extra weight. Make certain you have what you need for emergency situation scenarios. This could save your life!

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