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The Arrighi wine farm presents a varied collection of wines, according to different elaborations, the strong point of this small family business. Some of them are based on ancient methods, such as the conservation of wine in terracotta amphoras. A reminder of the origins, some of them 2,500 years old, such as the immersion of grapes in baskets in sea water, offering a natural end product that is unique on the international market: Nesos wine. Also to be discovered: its olive oil, walks through the vineyards and tastings.

This department store is a must: its shelves feature all the gastronomic specialities produced in the region, thanks to close collaboration with around 170 local farmers, producers and breeders. It offers exclusively quality products from South Tyrol: meats and charcuterie, cheeses and dairy products, fruit and vegetables, breads and flours, ravioli and canederli, wines, fruit juices, jams, honeys and beers. On-site tasting of wines, pastries and fresh fruit juices.

There's nothing like an ice cream after a day at sea. Just on the lungomare, it is at Treccioni that you will certainly eat the best of Anzio! Here the products are fresh, organic and sugar is never added unnecessarily. Moreover, many flavors contain only natural sugar. The house also meets the expectations of a lactose-intolerant clientele by offering a choice of milk-free ice cream. The chocolate is very good, the lemon is refreshing and the coconut is tasty. We're melting for Treccioni!

This "bottega" smells like tradition. Just look at the locals waiting their turn when they discuss their next pasta recipes! Because here, Angelica prepares the "pasta fresca" every morning: pici, ravioli, cavatelli, tagliatelle... If cooking a sauce is not your specialty, it's a good thing, you'll have a choice of colors and flavors: pesto, arrabbiata, ragù... Don't forget to ask for the cooking time for "al dente" pasta, of course!

An amazing and romantic story for this glacier that came from the Dolomites and arrived in Rome for love. His passion for ice cream made him so famous that he opened 3 points of sale. A reputation wisely consolidated thanks to the quality of its controlled raw materials, most of which come from small craftsmen. A careful selection of its basic products such as water from the Dolomites, organic milk and strictly seasonal fruits is the basis of its success. The flavors are multiple and particular, just choose!

At the corner of one of the streets that access Piazza del Campo, this bar-gelateria has a balcony overlooking the square with three small tables, a very sought-after location. Once seated, all you have to do is contemplate this incredible open-air theatre. This advantage has been exploited by the owners by focusing on the quality and diversity of their products, such as artisanal ice creams. It is also the ideal place to enjoy an aperitif on the terrace, accompanied by small appetizers.

Below Castellina, this agricultural estate with its remarkable panorama produces organic wine and olive oil. The 13 hectares of Sangiovese and 4,200 olive trees are processed in the simplest way in the world. San Donatino was the property of Léo Ferré, and today his son Mathieu, a winegrower, protects the poet's memory with humility. He prefers to talk about his wine! To play the wine tourism card, guest rooms and apartments have been created in this idyllic setting.

In the Modenese countryside, Villa San Donnino is a picturesque Liberty-style mansion built in 1910. It is here that Davide and Cristina make their precious traditional balsamic vinegar and show visitors the stages of its production, the fruit of ancestral know-how. Welcoming and very clear explanations in French. At the end of the course, tasting vinegars of different ages... delicious on a scoop of ice cream!

Even though she doesn't speak French and speaks a bit of English, Carla, the owner of the place, knows how to make herself understood. She will take you on a tour of her small production and test her traditional balsamic vinegar aged 25 years, with parmesan and some sweets prepared on the go. Educated to the joys of balsamic vinegar by her mother-in-law, she now takes real pleasure in producing it and sharing her passion.

This bakery in the center of Turin offers 100% natural bread, free from brewer's yeast, palm oil, preservatives, sugar and many other ingredients often used in bread-making. In fact, Panacea is part of the Filiera della Farina di Stupinigi, a social cooperative that produces flour naturally not far from Turin, and then makes bread with natural sourdough (known here as pasta madre). The staff will be delighted to explain the process to you.

This cute patisserie doubles as a tea room, where you can sample the vegetarian delights baked here, many of which are vegan cakes. The warm welcome and intimate decor make you feel as if you're visiting friends. Luigia speaks French and will be happy to advise you on traditional Piedmontese sweets and more original preparations to take away with you. Savoury dishes are available at lunchtime if you'd like to take a break: don't hesitate, everything is homemade, nourishing and delicious.

There's an air of French bakery-pastry here... And no wonder, since Giuseppe Solfrizzi, Le Levain's pastry chef, is one of Rome's leading exponents of French craftsmanship. Here, you'll find macarons, éclairs, galettes des rois and bûches, as well as a clever blend of French and Italian flavors, such as this irresistible croissant with gianduia or the cropizza, halfway between croissant and pizza! You can also sample typical Italian pastries, such as pasticciotto.

Located in a discreet courtyard, Ivo De Pellegrin's bakery opens only twice a week. Ivo is dedicated to bringing bread back to its fundamentals: high-quality organic flour, pure water, homemade sourdough, and hand-harvested Sicilian salt. We recommend ordering online before picking up during opening hours. You'll also have the chance to see the production laboratory through the store window and meet Ivo in person. For lovers of good bread in Merano, this is an essential address.

Bakery-pastry shop managed by the same family for five generations. Several types of breads, pastries and tempting pastries to taste on the spot or to take away. In the café, historical and family atmosphere, friendly people and homemade pastries that are worth the detour, even for those who count calories! The bread is baked by the baker while the pastry chef takes care of the cakes, pies and desserts, each with his own speciality! A nice place where you can enjoy yourself! Internet connection to work if needed.

The Antonio Garau cheese dairy has been around for 140 years, and it's everywhere! This historic Sardinian institution offers exquisite cheeses produced with wisdom and love. The richness of Trexenta's pastures is savored in the mouth. Caseificio Garau won the silver medal in the Pecorino category at the prestigious World Cheese Awards 2023, the world's most important cheese competition. And let's not forget that it's delicious!

Neve di latte is one of our favorite ice cream parlors in Rome. The ice cream is creamy, the flavors are tasty and seasonal. As an added bonus, the brand makes a point of reducing its sugar content to a minimum, and offers vegan and gluten-free alternatives. We particularly recommend the chocolate-based flavors, which are to die for, as well as peanut and salted caramel. Many fruit sorbets are also available. And, as in every Roman gelateria , don't forget to ask for panna (whipped cream) on your ice cream!

Galup has been a Piedmontese institution since 1922! The factory is still in Pinerolo, but the store in the center of Turin is the perfect place to discover the company's delicious treats in a colorful setting. The store is attractive and, of course, Galup's original panettones are a delight to share: you just can't get enough of their inimitable melt-in-your-mouth texture. Other typical sweets (baci di dama, krumiri, chocolates...) take pride of place on the shelves. A must for the festive season... and the rest of the year too!

A small, well-run boutique-workshop. Sandro and Laura have taken over the business founded by Laura's father, Aldo Ferrando, in 1986, and offer an excellent range of delicious artisanal and traditional cookies, including a vegan range, made from carefully selected products. The store has limited opening hours, but it is possible to order from a distance and have all these gourmet products delivered. Sandro and Laura have been awarded the "Maestro del gusto" label, a just reward for their fine work.

The temple of chocolate and gelati. Vencchi, which has been in business since 1878, delivers justly mastered sweets. Its Roman store is a pleasant stop to sweeten your mouth between two visits. If you have to choose, we advise you to first give in to the call of chocolate: the chocolate candies or the spread (with IGP Piedmont hazelnuts and olive oil!) are a success. As for ice cream, the choice is impressive, with many flavors available, including the delicious pistachio ice cream from Bronte.

It all began in 2009 when Roberto landed on the island and founded Sant'Andre, which at the time was dedicated to fruit and vegetable production. In 2019, Roberto's passion for vineyards became his profession. Today, all vegetable, fruit, olive and vine production is carried out without chemical inputs, to allow the soil and the plant to express themselves freely. More than a wine, Roberto's wines are a way of life, a philosophy based on love of the land and the Sulcis region. We love them without moderation!

One of the most beautiful terraces in Tortoli and Arbatax! Adjacent to the small marina of Arbatax, this terrace is set under the maritime pines and offers a lovely view of the majestic cliffs of the Supramonte di Baunei. We love coming here for a coffee in the morning or an ice cream in the evening. What's more, they make the best gelati in town. Whether you're with friends or as a couple, here's a place that's a little intimate, but offers a wonderful welcome. We also tried the breakfast before setting off on our excursion, and the hot chocolates are really delicious.

The Pusole family has been farming for 4 generations. Brothers Lorenzo and Roberto inherited their father Bernardo's tradition of livestock breeding, and their mother Emma's of viticulture. And it's the latter that interests us, although their pigs and oil are excellent. The Pusole family claim to produce their wines without any intervention in the vineyard or cellar, as they say, natural wines. The result is a real delight: the canonnau is well-structured without having too much structure, and the fruit expresses itself perfectly. And we love their philosophy!

Chez Dolci Cose is the temple of confectionery. And has been for generations. Located between Piazza della Borsa and Piazza dei Signori, this extraordinary confectioner's shop is a must on the road to the historic center, and is sure to please any sweet tooth: chocolates, caramels, multi-shaped, multicolored and scented candies, or any other sweet product. Perfect for a gourmet gift. The display case and shelves are overflowing with meticulously presented sweets, usually in wicker baskets or sachets.

This is the story of Salvatore, a former truck driver who loved honey but feared bees. Initially a beekeeper as a hobby, he discovered such a passion for bees that he made it his main activity, inevitably involving his queen (his wife). Both produce excellent honeys such as asphodel, eucalyptus, thyme, arbutus... Their authentic products are strictly made in Ogliastra, and always with respect for the bees "who are the basis of our survival", Salvatore insists.

A very good gelateria of Rome, where it is very difficult to choose its favorite taste! Caramelized peanuts, chocolate, raspberry ricotta... the choice is vast and the quality is there. The main ingredient here is fresh milk, which makes up 60% or even 70% of the creamiest flavors. The artisanal cone is made in front of you and, as a bonus, you can add melted chocolate inside. Of course, we won't forget to ask for whipped cream to top it all off! A delicacy that we can't get enough of.

The cooperative brings together 190 winegrowing families and produces excellent wines, some of them internationally acclaimed. A symphony of scents created in the heart of Alto Adige, with wines expressing the incomparable elegance and fragrance of the terroir, intimately linked to the mountains and the rhythm of nature. In the glass-walled cantina, immersed in the vineyards, all wines are available for tasting and purchase. You can book a guided tour of the Cantina Tramin to learn all about its history and philosophy.

A wide range of preservative-free breads, croissants, apple and walnut strudel and cake slices are available for breakfast and afternoon tea. There's also a snack bar with salads, sandwiches and a few hot dishes. A pleasant room on the second floor, with vintage decor and comfortable armchairs, is ideal for a quiet moment. A lovely terrace overlooks Appiano's main square, where you can soak up the sun on sunny days.

Cooperative of 340 local winegrowers. The modern structure at the rear of the castle, along the main road, offers a wide range of wines for tasting and sale. For more than a century, the St. Michael-Eppan winery, with 330 winegrowing families and 385 ha of vineyards, has supported the most important winegrowing commune: Appiano, on the South Tyrolean wine route at the gateway to the Dolomites. The surrounding soils offer exceptional characteristics for unique wines.

Founded in 1820 by Josef Weger, the winery has been in the hands of the same family for six generations. One of his descendants was the first to go beyond marketing his wine on a local level. Today, Johannes has taken over the family business and has embarked on the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment and the planting of new vines. The house offers a wide range of white, red and rosé wines, elegant and well-balanced wines such as lagrein in red or pinot blanc and gewürztraminer in white.

It's impossible to miss this modern cubic structure along the main road! The cooperative, which brings together some 400 producers, offers a wide selection of local wines, including the excellent Kalterersee, wines from Lake Caldaro. Wine bar and tasting area. For wine lovers, winemakers and visitors alike, this is the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy a glass of wine at the bar or a wine tasting. At the center of the wine cellar is an elliptical bar symbolizing an oak barrel.

Since 1967, Hansjürgen and Agnes Innerhofer have been devoting their passion to sweet treats that make the hearts and taste buds of connoisseurs beat faster. In 2004, son Alexander and wife Margareth Innerhofer joined the family business and renamed it "Eis.Innerhofer OHG", which has been located on Kaltern's market square since 2005. A traditional ice cream parlour that uses only quality raw materials (Piedmont hazelnuts, Bronte pistachios) and milk from a cooperative in South Tyrol. You can go there with your eyes closed!

Dedicated to the world of cheese, Capriz is a store selling not only cheeses but also many other culinary specialties from the region, a cheese dairy where you can watch the work of its artisans, a museum and a bistro with a snack bar. Ideal for putting together a picnic basket before hitting the mountain trails. You'll find all kinds of cheeses: hard, soft and special, with varying maturation periods, such as Kasus, matured for 5 months. You can also buy from our online store.

Vetusta is first and foremost a delicatessen specializing in ultra-local "km zero" products, whether liquids (wines) or solids (charcuterie and cheeses). The advice is very pertinent, and you get the feeling that it's a passion they're sharing with you. The end of the morning or afternoon continues on the terrace, with a selection of charcuterie and cheese platters. You'll be told where each item comes from, the name of the producer and so on. We really liked the wine selection and the warm, authentic welcome.

Ah, Italian ice cream... it's hard to get enough of it! Lovers of organic, good and unusual flavors will be delighted here. The great classics are represented, with or without milk(stracciatella, pistachio, cocoa, hazelnut, lemon, peach, almond...), but the local specialties are well worth trying. Leave room for curiosity and the discovery of new flavors, such as bacio alla carruba, for example, whose taste can be surprisingly unusual. Enjoy it in a jar, on a waffle or in a cone (there's even a cannabis cone).

A small producer of organic wine who invites you to discover his cellar and his vineyards of altitude (400 m) which undulate on the limestone hills between Jerzu and Ulassai. You would think you were in a Languedoc estate. We immediately liked Giovanni's welcome, with his way of telling you with love and passion his job while rolling the nectar in a glass. After leaving the cooperative cellar, Giovanni created his own family estate and converted to organic a few years ago. His canonau vintages are a real delight, regularly awarded.

"The centuries-old olive trees of our land are the monuments of our culture," says Giulia, the owner of this vast estate. Just a few minutes from the sea, Oleificio Pelau's excellent extra virgin olive oil is produced from the Bosana, Ogliastrina and Semidana cultivars. The family business boasts over ten years of solid experience. Full tours are available on request. And above all, ask Giulia to take you to see the lord of the manor: an olive tree that is over a thousand years old. Unique!

This pastry shop is a Cagliari institution. There are many, but this one surpasses the rest. Legend has it that Piero Ditrizio was the pastry chef who conquered Cagliari in just 5 months of opening during the pandemic. Piero turned away from "dry" Sardinian pastry and opened up to the world, offering classics from every country. Many ingredients are local, however, such as honey, fruit and eggs. The butter is French, as is the vanilla; the pistachio paste is from Sicily. A must-try!

On Corso di Porta Romana, here's a small panificio with a tempting shop window where you'll find focaccia and pizza, as well as cookies to fill a small hunger during your visit to the district. Taste the pan meino: this tasty cookie flavored with elderflower is a Milanese specialty eaten mainly in April. In November, you can also try pan dei morti, with dried fruit, which is excellent! Beware of the bill: the products are of high quality, but the prices are a little high.

This is the shop of the Trimani Wine Bar, located via Cernaia, which you have already heard about in the bars of the Termini district! This grocery store, particularly renowned for the quality of its products, offers everything that Italy has to offer in terms of gastronomy. You will find in particular good delicatessen, pasta and above all quality national wines, with all the added pleasure of a friendly welcome and attentive advice. A great place to find the gift that will surely please you!

Via Sannio, located south of Piazza San Giovanni, is part of the Appio piazzale. There will be clothes, shoes and cheap clothes on cluttered displays, including second-hand coats and leather jackets. Good deals in the mess and mess! Go there on Saturdays, the day when there are more salespeople, and snoop around to find the rare pearl. You should know that there are a lot of second-hand clothing stalls in Rome, it's a very good plan, and ecological too!

All of the region's gourmet specialties are available at this renowned caterer, just a stone's throw from the Basilica of Saint Anthony. Since 1978, he has been serving excellent cheeses, cold cuts and a wide selection of wines and artisanal Italian beers, as well as traditional dishes such as baccalà mantecato (a kind of codfish pâté) and sarde in saor (sardinesin sweet and sour sauce). Enough to fill your basket before hitting the road again.

Carlotta is the name of this bakery-pastry shop located under the arcades of a street that is very popular with the students of the city, since one of the seats of the University of Padua is located across the street. Although the front of this panetteria is not obvious, tourists and regular customers alike come to the counter to order all kinds of bread and to taste (on the spot or to take away) delicious pastries at low prices. The address is very popular at breakfast time, thanks to its freshly baked breads.

Organic food has been gaining ground for several years in Rome, NaturaSi is a chain of organic supermarkets well known in Italy. You can find here a wide range of green attitude products, with prices rather contained for the quality offered. There is everything you need, including Italian specialities such as pasta, fresh cheeses and cold cuts, sometimes in a healthy version. A bistro corner offers a small snack with coffee, croissants and some daily dishes. A good idea for a quick lunch in the centre.

Florian Rabanser is passionate about beautiful mountains and racy spirits. That's all it took to create a top-flight distillery. Here, spirits are produced from the plants of the Dolomites: gins, grappas and spirits in particular. Dol Gin is the most representative of the region, as is Yellow Gin, whose juniper aroma is enriched by lemons from Lake Garda. The liqueurs are exceptional: apricots and pears from Val Venosta farms, high altitude raspberries, plums and grapes from Alto Adige.

This artisanal bakery-pastry shop combines the tradition of old-fashioned bread with local gourmet products. Here, we practice a drastic sorting of ingredients, we only use flours, yeast and olive oil from organic farming. Perfect for preparing a picnic in the mountains. You can find all kinds of spreads and antipasti, but also cold cuts, cheeses, pizzas, focaccias, sandwiches and paninis, cakes, cookies and other Tyrolean specialties, cold drinks with or without alcohol.

The small town of Gonnosfanadiga is well known for its olive oil, one of the best in Sardinia. It is part of the Città dell'Olio circuit, along with Alghero, Orosei, Cabras... For the amateurs, an address to remember to make your own opinion: Agricura. This family estate, managed with respect for biodiversity by Andrea Ghiani, produces a precious extra virgin olive oil. Tradition and family history characterize Agricura's olive growing. Good to know, an online shop is available on their website.