Cumbrian sheep, Veronese pasta – the protection of food culture can go too far

The mayor of Verona has banned new restaurants selling mostly ‘ethnic’ food – but surely the city’s pasta joints can hold their own against kebabs?

Romancing the bottle

Wine-tasting sounds romantic but Jancis Robinson has seen it go wrong. She shares her tips to avoid disaster

Aston Martin to conquer Italy with four new dealerships in 2012

Rapid expansion plans for Italy: Aston Martin to open four new dealerships in Italy in 2012 British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin has announced rapid expansion plans for Italy. Adding to its two established dealerships in Bologna and Milan, two new locations in Udine and Verona have just opened with Rome and Bari to follow … Read more