Author: Rowena Dumlao

Events, Italy, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Proposta Vini, One of the Leading Wine Distributors of Italy, Presented its 2023 Catalogue in Rome

A big participation of 224 producers of wine and 13 of spirits in the presentation of the 2023 Catalogue of Proposta Vini took place between 29 to 30 January 2023 at Nuova Fiera di Roma. The annual appointment that transpired for the first time in Rome after its previous editions in the cities of Parma and Piacenza. It is an important encounter between producers who … Continue reading Proposta Vini, One of the Leading Wine Distributors of Italy, Presented its 2023 Catalogue in Rome

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants in Rome

Ristorante Bar del Fico in Piazza Navona: A Winter Courtyard in the Heart of Rome

It’s winter and it’s time to hide those outdoor tables again and dine in the warmth of the four walls of the restaurants. But in some cases, there is a way to look up and see the blue sky with the tiled roofs and windows of Rome winking back at you without suffering from the lower temperatures outside. Just a stone’s throw away from Piazza … Continue reading Ristorante Bar del Fico in Piazza Navona: A Winter Courtyard in the Heart of Rome

Rowena Dumlao
Center, Italian Wine Labels, Wine Labels, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

125 Years of Castello di Querceto is Celebrated With Chianti Classico Gran Selezione La Corte 2019

The Francois family of Castello di Querceto celebrates its 125 years as wine producer with the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione La Corte 2019, an elegant Sangiovese cru that interprets the excellence of the 2019 vintage. “All in all, a perfect vintage for our celebration of such an important anniversary,” concluded Simone François, fourth generation of a family fiercely proud of its traditions, and one whose … Continue reading 125 Years of Castello di Querceto is Celebrated With Chianti Classico Gran Selezione La Corte 2019

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

The Gourmet Pizza of Amalia Costantini at Mater is Worth the Extra Kilometer From Rome

Amalia Costantini is a pizza chef who has opened a pizzeria in 2015 called Mater, together with her husband Fabio, in the town of Fiano Romano, about 30 kilometers from the northernmost part of Rome. Opening a place in the lesser known town instead of the capital had been a gamble but her faith in Fiano Romano is strong because she grew up in that … Continue reading The Gourmet Pizza of Amalia Costantini at Mater is Worth the Extra Kilometer From Rome

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Italian Wine Labels, Italy, Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome, South, Wine Labels, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Taste the Art, the Project of Ippolito 1845 Winery Funding Historical Restorations in Calabria

Ippolito 1845 presents “Taste the Art”, the new corporate social responsibility project that puts together wine, art and territory. “A project that we care about a lot, born during the pandemic, when faced with the difficulties of the period we wanted to respond with a positive and energetic vision, through a desire for carefreeness that has materialized in a line of six limited edition wines, … Continue reading Taste the Art, the Project of Ippolito 1845 Winery Funding Historical Restorations in Calabria

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy, Southern Italy

Domenico Marotta and His Impeccable Signature Cuisine at Marotta Ristorante in Squille, Campania

Villa La Collinetta is a beautiful villa in the town of Squille (Alto Caserta) in the Campania region. From the eighties, it has hosted unforgettable events of special milestones of its clients. Indoors, there’s a large restaurant that serves traditional food while outdoors, there’s a green park accessed by foot paths, tall trees of birch, oak and palm grace the edges, a manicured lawn, a … Continue reading Domenico Marotta and His Impeccable Signature Cuisine at Marotta Ristorante in Squille, Campania

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants in Rome

The Young Famsquad Behind Roots Restaurant in Rome Has a Natural and Creative Approach

The Gentile siblings Giulia, Cecilia and Alessandro, and Alessandro’s life partner Martina Eiko bring together the vibrant and warm ambience behind Roots, a signature restaurant that these four talented young people have created in 2019 in Rome. Alessandro, the chef, was born in 1993 and had professional courses that brought a strong foundation to his career. He then amplified his culinary formation by working in … Continue reading The Young Famsquad Behind Roots Restaurant in Rome Has a Natural and Creative Approach

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Italy

Nebbiole nel Cuore IX Edition in Rome: A Focus on the King of Piedmont’s Grapes

Nebbiolo nel Cuore is a noteworthy wine event for professionals and enthusiasts as an occasion to interact with the producers and taste their wines. The event celebrated its ninth edition in the capital for two days: 14 and 15 of January 2023 at the Grand Hotel Palatino of Rome. It was another successful affair organized by Riserva Grande thanks to a simple and ambitious mission … Continue reading Nebbiole nel Cuore IX Edition in Rome: A Focus on the King of Piedmont’s Grapes

Rowena Dumlao
Italian Wine Labels, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome, South, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

A Tasting of the Delicious Indigenous Whites of Fonzone Winery in Irpinia

Some people can reroute their lives to what their hearts dictate later in life like in the case of Lorenzo Fonzone Caccese, a surgeon who founded Fonzone Winery in 2005. In the core of Irpinia, he found a piece of land that spans thirty hectares on a hill in the countryside of Paternopoli that stands in the province of Avellino, in the southern Italian region … Continue reading A Tasting of the Delicious Indigenous Whites of Fonzone Winery in Irpinia

Rowena Dumlao
Restaurants in Italy, Restaurants in Rome

Casa Coppelle in Rome Redefines its Italian – French Cuisine With New Chef Gabriele Cordaro

“Before we had a shirt, now a suit,” declares Rachele Guenot, owner of Casa Coppelle, an Italian-French restaurant that opened its doors to the capital in 2009. This brand new spirit was brought about by the arrival of the new chef, Gabriele Cordaro, in the kitchen. The cuisine of Casa Coppelle is primarily Italian with French influence as pointed out by Guenot, a French woman … Continue reading Casa Coppelle in Rome Redefines its Italian – French Cuisine With New Chef Gabriele Cordaro

Rowena Dumlao
Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

Umiltà 36: The Timeless Roman Star Hotel of Shedir Collection

Just opened in July 2022, this timeless star of the Shedir Collection is already getting a lot of attention. Located in the street of the same name, the building had been home to executive offices for a long time. From Hotel Maalot, another hotel Shedir that opened in 2021, it just takes a couple of minutes and just a hop away from the Trevi Fountain. … Continue reading Umiltà 36: The Timeless Roman Star Hotel of Shedir Collection

Rowena Dumlao
Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Rome

The Luxury Stars of Shedir Collection in Rome: Hotel Vilòn, Hotel Maalot and Umiltá 36

Born from the idea of Argentinian – Italian entrepreneur Edoardo Safdie, Shedir Collection continues to illuminate the capital with its collection of refined and unique five-star hotels. Shedir Collection is a luxury hotel group in Italy specializing in management and development in the hospitality industry. The name pertains to the Hebrew translation of the Cassiopeia Constellation and it is inspired by the vision of Safdie … Continue reading The Luxury Stars of Shedir Collection in Rome: Hotel Vilòn, Hotel Maalot and Umiltá 36

Rowena Dumlao
Central Italy, Hotels, Hotels in Italy, Restaurants, Restaurants in Italy

Borgo La Chiaracia Resort and Spa: Umbria’s Luxurious Secret Escape

In the plateau of Alfina where the borders of Lazio and Umbria meet, on one side you can enjoy the gentle Umbrian hills with varied warm orange tones of autumn while the other side gives you a glimpse of the splendid Lake Bolsena. Entering a gated estate through a long driveway lined with secular oak trees that ends in a two-storey stone structure: the magic … Continue reading Borgo La Chiaracia Resort and Spa: Umbria’s Luxurious Secret Escape

Rowena Dumlao
Events, Italy

Domus Artium, Music with Renowned Musicians in Noble Homes in Rome: What’s New in 2023

At a recent press conference in the Italian Ministry of Culture, the new season of Domius Artium was presented with novelties for the year 2023. Domus Artium, conceived by Barrett Wissman, is a series of prestigious cultural events focused on classical music performed by internationally-acclaimed soloists, transpiring in historical patrician homes belonging to noble families in Rome and its surroundings with the participation of excellent … Continue reading Domus Artium, Music with Renowned Musicians in Noble Homes in Rome: What’s New in 2023

Rowena Dumlao
South, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Calatia: Excellent Organic Wines of Caserta with Indigenous Grapes

Looking at the splendid landscape of the vineyards of Calatia Winery in the ancient land of Caiazzo, you can easily understand the legend why Calatia, the nymph daughter of Tifata, took refuge in this magnificent land to escape the wrath if her father. It is an enchanting place embellished by the Caitini mountains where the vines meet the wild nature in perfect harmony with beautiful … Continue reading Calatia: Excellent Organic Wines of Caserta with Indigenous Grapes

Rowena Dumlao