The Valtellina is a long, sinuous alpine valley bordered by the Bernina Alps, part of the Rhaetian Alps, the Ortles Mountains in the northeast and the Orobie Alps to the south. It snakes its way along ...

If you've ever seen images of vineyards situated on steep hillsides, you know that viticulture can be a pretty demanding challenge. There are several areas in Italy where the term extreme viticulture ...

The Olympic flame, a symbol of unity and peace, made a memorable stop in Tirano as part of the promotional tour for the upcoming Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. This event not only highlights the ...

If you ever doubt the value that humanity has placed on the fermented juice of the grape, take a look at the labor-intensive, death-defying challenges that people have accepted to tend vines on some ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Which wine grape is currently most fashionable? The Pinot Noir of Burgundy? I would respectfully suggest it’s a ...

To make the white pizzoccheri from Valtellina, start with the pizzoccheri dough: pour the breadcrumbs into a bowl, add the milk (1) and mix (2), then add the flour (3). Add a pinch of salt (4) and ...