Food & wine

Bologna's Food Valley: Parma, Modena and Emilia-Romagna

Where Parmesan, Parma ham, balsamic vinegar and ragu actually come from, and how to visit Bologna, Parma and Modena as one food-focused trip by train.

Alba White Truffle Season: Truffle Hunting in Piedmont

When the white truffle season runs in Alba, how a real truffle hunt with a dog and a trifulau actually works, and how to build a Piedmont trip around it.

The Chianti Wine Road: Driving the SR222 Through Tuscany

A guide to the Chianti wine road: the best wineries and tastings, how to drive the scenic SR222 between Florence and Siena, and where to base yourself for a Tuscan wine trip.