Issue 67 - Octber 2008

sense of place

Tired of Venice's crowded streets and piazzas? Hop on a ferry to Burano...

on the rooster's trail

A trip round the area of Chianti duringwine making season provides the perfect way to soak up some of Italy's best loved countryside and sample the zone's fabulous wines. Christine Webb reports

Le Marche, the terrace of Italy

Escape the madding crowd and head for this unspoiled region with Robert Jakson's tips for discovering the region's well-preserved nature and notable artistic and historic highlights

Letters

What's on

Our guide to the most interesting events in Italy in early autumn

Insight and news

Recent interesting news items and perspectives on Italian life

dual language - on your bike!

In this months's dual language feature, Adam Grossetti recounts the joys and difficulties of his cycle trip round Italy

book and cd reviews

a taking centre stage

Gilly Turney investigates the fascinating relationship between Italy's thriving faschion scene and the world of theatre

Italian job: ... independent winemakers in Puglia

Dana Gornitzki visits some remarkable winemakers who are determined to convey their love for their territory through their excellent vintages

painting impressions of the Italian landscape

Rosalind Giselle quizzes celebrated artist Matthew Alexander on how best to express the fleeting sensations of a scene when attempting to capture a spirit of place-

no going back...

Angela West talks to Sarah and Richard Turnball about their decision to leave their life in England behind to start again in Tuscany

business

In our regular feature, Emma Bird looks at teaching English, understanding cultural differences, and au pairing in Florence

and finally...

il calcio italiano

Rebecca Lloyd takes a look at Italy's upcoming 2008/09 season and examines what are likely to be some of the most important matches

country distillates and liquori casalinghi

Marc Millon suggest taking a page from the Italian's book and learning how to transform seasonal produce into delicius homemade wines and liqueurs

going nuts!

This month, a wonderful range of nuts inspires Germaine Stafford to create some unusual Italian regional dishes with an autumnal twist

table talk: Donatella Bianchi

Germaine Stafford questions well-known Italians on their attitudes to food

A taste of Sardinia

In our SPECIAL REVIEW SECTION, we uncover one of Italy's most diverse regions: the beautiful and rugged island of Sardinia