Villanova di Fossalta di Portogruaro, home of Santa MargheritaGruppo Vinicolo, 1930s. Photo by Giacomelli, Venice.Renata Canciani Villanova private collection I have an amazing job. I am an independent curator of…
Favorite actor of legendary American director John Carpenter, and more recently one of Tarantino’s beloved faces chosen for Death Proof and The Hateful Eight, Kurt Russell by now should be…
Founded in Venice in 2006 by Enrica Cavarzan and Marco Zavagno, Zaven is a multidisciplinary studio that combines design, communication and art, creating projects that are both creative and functional,…
The world of wine is subject to constant fluctuations, which have less to do with manufacturing methods and more to do with everything surrounding it. Whether it is agricultural practices,…
The streets of Aarhus are literally in the “here and now”. Across Denmark’s second-largest city today, you can spot paving stones that bear the slogan “Aarhus 2017”– a reminder of…
The Swiss city on the Rhine is one of the places where the oldest Swiss traditions and Weltanschauung mesh with innovation and a taste of the best of what the…
The exceptional atmosphere of the Venetian Lagoon is the almost idyllic place where the imaginary (and sometimes personal) stories of great authors, such as Across the River and Into the…
In Sydney there are already many locations that have been transformed from abandoned and dilapidated factories to new exhibition spaces, attracting artists and tourists from around the world. Some…
Thanks to its tradition, novelty and soothing beautiful landscapes, Phuket is currently one of the most dynamic and fashionable destinations in the world. The seductive spirituality of Loy Krathong, the…
A small and efficient island defined by French taste, Caribbean generosity and American hedonism. An overseas community made up of 9,000 people, where great food, tasteful design, wellness and visual…
AARHUS Tree of CodesBORDEAUX Vinexpo BordeauxBRESCIA Mille MigliaCOPENAGHEN Copenaghen Jazz FestivalDÜSSELDORF ProWeinFIRENZE Pitti ImmagineGLASTONBURY Glastonbury FestivalLONDRA London Wine FairMELBOURNE Melbourne International Art FestivalMENDOZA Fiesta Nacional de la VendimiaMILANO Salone…
The fragrance of a wine can be likened to its breath, the delicate and magical way it reveals its deepest and most intimate soul, its own, as well as ours.…
When grapes become wine – a journey through harvest season, from the fields to the cellars. Wine harvest is an ancient practice whose important social value was celebrated in Greek…
From the colonnade of his winery, Kettmeir oenologist Josef Romen looks out to the bottom of the hill. “Can you see that white house? I was born there,” says smiling.…
Grape nectar is certainly the oldest and most appreciated beverage in the world, a muse for great artists and a source of joy for simple men. The evolution of taste…
The walls of the Municipal Villa of Portogruaro have existed centuries before becoming part of the Marzotto family. In the heart of this small Venetian town lies the Renaissance palace,…
After conquering the railway stations, the VyTA boulangeries prepare to arrive in Italian and European cities. Nicolò Marzotto, head of the VyTA Santa Margherita project, tells us all about the…
A series of pictures shot by eleven photographers, ranking among the most respected professionals in the world. 11 fotografi 1 vino (Skira, 2004) contains different interpretations of the magic of…
Melbourne is the perfect city for those becoming familiar for the first time with Oceania: its thriving cultural life will satisfy even the most demanding visitors. It is also the…
History, innovation, progress, a melting pot of different cultures. London has always been a cosmopolitan mix of lives and cultures; an unmissable place for those always on the lookout for…
Often the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Canada is unspoilt nature, sweeping views, wildlife. In reality, Canadian cities are growing at such a rate that the…
In the past few years Peru has been experiencing a cultural revolution. It all began with food.And, of course, it all began in Lima, the capital. With its award-winning restaurants,…
Long smooth and ribbed blown-glass Dudù carafe by Paola C, designer Matteo CibicBlown-glass and handmade Bugnato Green Bottle, by Segno ItalianoBlack Line Color Glass, HAY collection, by Scholten & Baijings,…
To observe Berlin from a high vantage point is a confusing experience. Initially, you see what you expect to see: a city center, with a road grid that progressively fans…
Even after the end of Expo, Milan is Italy's most cosmopolitan urban center. With its lively cultural hot spots – such as the Triennale, Hangar Bicocca and Mudec – and…
The shopping district, the traditional architecture of Buddhist Temples, the folklore of the fire dragon dance, the hyper-gentrified Tai Hang area, and Vinexpo 2016, the wine and spirits show: Hong…
Ernest Hemingway famously hated journalists and never agreed to meet any, especially not in his Cuban home. He made an exception for me in 1953, under the insistence of Rowohlt,…
