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utumn, the mildest season of the year, has arrived. The lovely warm colours, the pleasure of travelling slowly, with no pressure to hurry. We have travelled the
country for you, and invite you to share this in a virtual journey through the pages of our magazine. Beginning with a carousel of ideas for furnishing the autumn home and renewing your wardrobe, then visiting a Michelinstarred restaurant in Tuscany or a borderland inn on the Carso plateau. This is the time of wines and harvests, so we have visited some niche wineries, from north to south, where vineyards sheltered by roses produce superlative nectars that have been awarded international accolades. We have also followed honey trails to discover that this year the “Nobel prize� for honey has gone to an exquisite Sardinian variety. We indulged in the luxury of a weekend in the cities of art, in a country wine resort in the Barolo crus of the Piedmont and a hermitage in the valleys of Umbria to reflect, meditate and continue to dream.
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20 Design The shapes of light 24 Design icon Designer of the Century 28 Icons Comfort & Design 32 Design hotel Contemporary Green 36 Style Croc or python effect 38 Style Animal Print - The lightness of fringes 40 5 questions to... Paolo Perugini, a Passion for the East 42 Fashion Italian touch Overcoats&Co. 46 Watches Pisa Orologeria 48 Jewels Minimal fall
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66 64 58 Italian delights The Honey Trails 60 Mise en place The afternoon ritual 62 5 questions to... Simonit&Sirch Wine tenders
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64 Wine The transparency of taste 66 Excellent wine cellars Divine Wines
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86 5 questions to... Promoters of Italian exellence abroad 88 Country house hotel Palas Cerequio, Experience the finest crus in Piedmont 92 Buen Retiro A hermitage hideaway in the Umbrian valleys
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MONTEVERRO Julia and George Weber share a passion for the land and wine, and this led them to found this charming estate at Monteverro, Costa d’Argento. In 2018 the 50-metre holding, which includes 35 hectares of vineyards, is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its first harvest. The first four wines were created in 2011 - Monteverro, Terra di Monteverro, Tinata and Chardonnay – joined in 2015 by the estate’s Verruzzo and Vermentino di Monteverro wines. Six labels in all, four red and two white, produced using organic methods to bring out the wines’ intense quality. Over the past decade these wines have gained a series of awards and accolades, the most recent being the three titles obtained at the Best Wine of the World, where Monteverro won the title of Best Italian Wine, the Chardonnay came first in the Best Italian White Wine category and oenologist Matthieu Thaunay was named Best Winemaker of the World. The estate also won 93 points on Wine Advocate for the Monteverro 2014, 96 from James Suckling, 96 points from Falstaff, 5 Grappoli Bibenda and three Veronelli stars for the 2013 Tinata vintage. The passionate owners, Julia and George Weber, runs the winery alongside a top-level team that enjoys the collaboration not only of Matthieu Thaunay but also such illustrious names as Michel Rolland and Jean Hoefliger. monteverro.com
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MONACO YACHT SHOW The superyacht industry will turn its attention exclusively to the Monaco Yacht Show when it returns to Port Hercules for its 28th edition from 26th to 29th September 2018. Considered to be the flagship event of the international yachting calendar, the Monaco Yacht Show will this year welcome a world-class fleet of 125 magnificent superyachts. Held at the iconic Port Hercules in the principality of Monaco, the four-day event will, as always, represent the pinnacle of luxury and provide the ultimate showcase for industry influencers. Lining up alongside the superyachts will be 580 exhibitors, ranging from the finest superyacht builders, award-winning yacht designers, luxury suppliers and influential brokerage houses to the most soughtafter tenders and water toys, prestige cars, helicopters and private jet manufacturers. A key change at the upcoming edition is a new layout, which takes advantage of the restructured Quai des Etats-Unis. Along the jetty, yacht designers, shipyards and brokerage houses will exhibit alongside the yachts they represent, improving the visitor experience for the show’s private clientele. Nautical suppliers will now exhibit their products and services in the Darse Sud tent and on Quai Albert Ier, while the Parvis Piscine will be dedicated to luxury manufacturers and top-of-the-range service suppliers. As usual, the event will span four days with more than 30,000 visitors expected to walk through its doors. monacoyachtshow.com
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VENICE HOSPITALITY CHALLENGE The magic of large sailing ships and a world-renowned hotel tradition come together again this year in the context of the Venice Hospitality Challenge. The race can be regarded as the grand prix of Venice, as it is the only event to be contested along waterways running through a city – the canals of Venice, in this case. Sport, luxury and lifestyle are what this competition is all about, and eleven Maxi Yachts will be taking part. All these craft have made unforgettable contributions to the history of sail, and they will be matched by eleven equally illustrious Venetian hotels. The teams, captained by internationally-renowned skippers, will take to the water to contest the sought-after Doge’s cap, specially crafted for the Venice Hospitality Challenge 2018 by the historic Signoretti glassworks of Murano. The event is organised by the Yacht Club Venezia and is supported by a number of prestigious sponsors, including Generali Italia and Champagne Pommery. The hotels taking part in this 15th edition of the race are the Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, Hotel Danieli, Belmond Hotel Cipriani, SINA Centurion Palace, Palazzina, The Westin Europa & Regina, Venice, The Gritti Palace, Ca’ Sagredo Hotel, Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort, Falisia Resort Portopiccolo and Hotel Almar Jesolo Resort and Spa. The Venice Hospitality Challenge 2018 Media Partners are Excellence Magazine Luxury, Wonder World Seasonal, Wonder Cortina and Venezia Made in Veneto, and the event enjoys the valued collaboration of Alilaguna, CMV Panfido, Venezia Unica and VYP Venice Yacht Pier. The race is set to start at 13.30 on Saturday 20 October and the fleet will be based at the Marina Santelena. Spectators will be able to follow the event from the banks of St Mark’s basin, the focal point of the whole event, a lovely setting in the world’s most beautiful city. The prizegiving ceremony will be held in direct contact with the audience at the Zattere near the VYP Venice Yacht Pier, at around 4.30 in the afternoon. venicehospitalitychallenge.it
TORONTO FLIES THE ITALIAN FLAG Last June Don Alfonso 1890 Toronto was opened in one of the city’s most exclusive districts, in the neo-renaissance Consumer’s Gas Building of 1852. This exclusive gourmet restaurant seats seventy diners in a classical setting with contemporary touches. There is also a dramatic aperitif lounge on the floor above, reflecting typically Italian taste and refinement. The same excellence reigns supreme in San’Agata sui due Golfi, where, under the supervision of patriarch Alfonso, Daniele Corona and Ernesto have created two menus, classic and vegetarian. Corona, CanadianItalian Saverio Macrì and the estimable Giuseppe Mandile will form a trio of ambassadors for the skilful, honest Iaccarino style. Just as exceptional are the restaurant’s layout and the welcome lavished on its guests, reflecting the spirit of the Amalfi Coast. And Livia’s natural elegance gives this unique venue a warm, welcoming character. donalfonso.com
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DESIGN
The most contemporary lights interpret models from the past and use unusual materials, a tribute to Giorgetto Giugiaro, the designer of the century, armchairs that have become icons and design hotels in the mountains, all examples of Made in Italy design W O N D E R W O R L D 19
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Francesco Tomasinelli
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Left, blend of design and artistic artisanal work, Sono qui per te by Valentina Giovando. Iron frame covered in gold leaf, fiberglass, brass decorations, glass and crystals. Right, the LannĂ lamp by NoĂŠ Duchaufour-Lawrence for Kundalini draws inspiration from an ancient Thai people who would release lanterns that floated up into the sky
The shapes of light Maria Clara Caglioti
An exciting technical innovation, the creative reinterpretation of models from the past and the employ of unusual materials are all having an impact on the lighting sector
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Marble and leather are unusual materials for a lamp, but they are put together in Galerie, designed by Federico Peri for FontanaArte. The shade, with four layers of blown glass, is inspired
A series of cylinders
by vintage oil lamps
arranged around a central illuminated ring make La Lollo, a homage by Slamp to the 1950s, the age of the great movie divas. Design by Lorenza Bozzoli The simplicity of an everyday object – the bicycle tail light - has inspired CicloItalia by Catellani&Smith, with a brass structure and sandblasted glass lens. Design by Enzo Catellani
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Cobra lamp, Martinelli Luce has reinterpreted it by inviting a number of designers to create a graphic texture to apply on the surface. Here, the design by Brian Sironi
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Two light-filled drops of water for the Alba by Oluce, The sinuous outline and tone-on-tone effect created by two layers
designed by Mariana
of blown glass give Jube by Vistosi a retro charm. Design by
Pellegrino Soto.
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The round shades contrast with the square lines of the satinised brass support
Gaku is an interactive lamp – the various accessories, attached with magnets, can be positioned wherever desired. Designed for Flos by Nendo, it embodies the narrative essentiality of a Japanese haiku
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In the Bluetooth age the Filo, designed by Andrea Anastasio for Foscarini, features an ironic touch with a power cable highlighted as a decorative element
Available in a range of sizes and finishes, Doodle by Simone Micheli for Terzani represents the intertwining flows of contemporary life. Every lamp is a unique hand-made piece
The Eos floor lamp by A combination of
Artemide is a thin brass
geometric shapes and
stem with an integrated
bright, fun colours add
LED strip that pierces the
a post-modern vivacity
shade and becomes a
to the Otello Mini in
light source. Design by
varnished aluminium,
Berhardt and Vella
designed by Giò Colonna Romano for Slide
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Designer of the Century Antonella Euli
Giorgetto Giugiaro is regarded as the father of industrial design. His prototypes are always designed, developed and produced to be ready for large-scale manufacture
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iorgetto Giugiaro never stops, and to celebrate his 80th birthday on 7 August he is presenting the church of San Giovanni Battista in Garessio, the town of his birth, a huge painting entitled “Depiction of a scene from the
Mortorio di Garessio”. He dedicated over a year to the work and sees it as a loving gesture towards his home town. “My links with the town where I was born”, says Giugiaro, “Are extremely strong. I often visit Garessio, it’s where I can enjoy my hobby, mountain motorbiking. A lot of my old friends live here, and it felt right to celebrate this important birthday with the people who are most dear
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The academic world has honoured him with seven honorary degrees, and he has amassed a daunting list of car and industrial design awards, including six Compasso d’Oro, three Auto dell’Anno and two Volanti d’Oro. Celebrated in both America’s Automotive Hall of Fame in Detroit and the European Automotive Hall of Fame, along with Gianni Agnelli Giugiaro is one of the first thirteen institutional members considered to be “immortals” for their technical, managerial and entrepreneurial achievements in the car industry
to me and to leave a legacy to the place I feel closest to”. It’s
renewable energy. It was launched at the Geneva Motor Show
the latest in a long series of compelling acts by a man who
and as always, his work caused a sensation.
can be described as a true genius, and who has spent his life
This vehicle combined the comfort of an SUV with the elegance
surprising us all. In the 1950s, fresh from his fine art studies,
of a luxury saloon and the power of a competition car. Its shape
Giorgetto joined Fiat’s Style Centre as an illustrator.
is inspired by the sleek efficiency of Envision’s Enmos IoT and
His job was to transform the creative staff’s ideas into
the name is a nod to Maria Sibilla, Giorgetto’s mother, and
watercolour sketches or other media. But there was more to
ancient Greek myth. The Sybils could see into the future, just
come – after quitting Italdesign along with his son Fabrizio he
as the Italian show car seeks to give it form.
founded GFG Style, a new style centre in Turin, and presented
Giugiaro is regarded as one of the foremost 20th century
the world with Sybilla, a prototype created with the collaboration
automobile designers, and it is almost impossible to list all
of Envision Energy, a Chinese company operating in the field of
the cars that owe their shape to his fertile mind, from the Golf
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launched in 1974 to the Ferrari GG50,
FIAT Panda,
Alfa Brera, Maserati Ghibli and the Bugatti saloon, not to mention the Alfa GT Junior and the DeLorean made famous by the film “Back to the Future”. Then there’s the Lamborghini Gallardo and milestones like the FIAT Uno, the first Audi 80, the Lancia Delta and the Passat-Polo-Scirocco trio that came after the Golf. His Hyundai Pony sparked off the South Korean car industry’s expansion in the 1970s. Elected “Designer of the Century” in 1999 by a jury of 132 super-experts, Giorgetto Giugiaro is the most important creative figure in 20th century car design, and in the new millennium, too, considering the influence his style still exerts on a new generation of designers.
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COMFORT & DESIGN Maria Clara Caglioti
The story of three cult armchairs, examples of Italy’s exceptional creativity and innovative drive
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t was 1968, a crucial year for Europe, Italy above all. The winds of change and rebellion transformed all aspects of cultural life, bent on sweeping away tradition and reinventing the world. The major role, of course, was played by the young, with their enthusiasm and their passionate desire to
construct and overturn. It was natural that the design world was influenced by this turmoil. One day three young designers from Turin, Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini and Franco Teodoro, introduced themselves to Aurelio Zanotta, carrying a mysterious bag they were proposing as an armchair. Perhaps they did not realise just how revolutionary this object was - their intention was to create an ergonomically efficient object, reflecting the widespread influence of functionalism that was a hallmark of the times. Zanotta, a daring entrepreneur who was always open to the new, accepted the challenge and launched the chair onto the market. After undergoing some technical modifications, the Sacco was presented at the Paris Furniture Show in 1969, where it received an enthusiastic reception from public and experts alike. From then on its success was inevitable and relentless. This pear-shaped Sacco, two-thirds full of polystyrene spheres, was welcomed into people’s homes, revolutionising the way we think about comfort. Light and versatile, it moulded itself to suit all body shapes whether the user sat, lay or simply flopped on it. People no longer had to adapt their posture to the stiffness of a normal chair. A symbol of non-conformity, breaking with convention, it embodied the spirit and ideals of the times, opening the way to the transformation of our living spaces. The hardly-used drawing room with its fragile furnishings would remain closed forever.
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hat lies behind the creation of a design icon? There are many roads to take, of course, some more surprising than others. Take, for example, the eccentric, tireless experimenter Alessandro
Mendini, who pursued a literary path. He sought to Proust, visiting all the places associated with the writer, re-evoking his cultural surroundings in Paris where he was influenced by Impressionism and Divisionism.
Archivio Mendini
immerse himself in the dramatic, sensual world of Marcel
This inspired to imagine what the author’s armchair would look like. The first Proust armchair appeared 1978, made from a large piece of wood bought in a market in the Veneto. The piece is a reproduction in 18th century style with a strong tendency to kitsch, which the designer upholstered in painted fabric showing a detail of a meadow in a Pointilliste painting by Paul Signac. The decorative urge is not limited to the upholstery, but overflows onto the frame, with feet and scrolls in the Baroque style. Displayed at the Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara, the armchair was the first in a series unique hand-made pieces, some dated and signed by their creator. Over the years Proust has been produced in a number of versions using a variety of materials, such as ceramics, bronze and even marble. Initially produced by Studio Alchimia, since the 1993 it has been manufactured by Cappellini in hand-carved and painted wood. In 2011 Magis created Magis Proust, industrially produced with vivid single colours in rotationally-moulded plastic.
The Proust armchair (1978) by Alessandro Mendini draws inspiration from literary sources. Since 1993 it has been produced by Cappellini in hand carved and painted wood (left). In 2011 Magis launched Magis Proust in single colour rotational plastic
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he armchair’s first name was just its number in the Poltrona Frau catalogue: 904. Poltrona Frau is an artisanal studio opened in 1912 in Turin by Renzo Frau, a Sardinian upholsterer who had moved to northern Italy to do his military
service. At first the company only produced derivative items, but soon Frau started to handle the design himself, reworking ideas from other European countries. He looked, for example, to France, the crucible of the modern, where during the 1920s Art Deco was all the rage. The sober, compact lines and shaped feet of the 904, deliberately stripped of any ornamentation, recalled the essential shapes of the Art Deco style, softened by an Italian grace and warmth. Frau designed it but never saw it go into production, which only began in the early 1930s, after his premature demise. The chair was presented in a startling China red, unusual for the time. Launched to appeal to an elite clientele with cultured, refined tastes, the 904 then became the queen of all armchairs, a model for all modern armchairs to copy. It was described in this way after the company moved to the Marche region and offered it once again in the 1980s with the seductive name Vanity Fair, a tribute to the American magazine. Poltrona Frau’s new armchair is a faithful replica of the original model, in high-quality full grain leather and a long row of leather-covered studs finishing the back and arms. The great artisanal skill and care taken in selecting the materials makes this armchair an icon of Italian expertise and flair.
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275 leather-covered studs, inserted by hand one by one with four strokes of the hammer, finish the back and arms of the Vanity Fair armchair, produced by Poltrona Frau in 1930 and relaunched in 1984. Designed by the company’s founder, Renzo Frau
design hotel
Contemporary Green
Thirty hectares of meadows and woodland, as well as unforgettable views of the soaring peaks of Latemar and Catinaccio mean the Hotel PfĂśsl is a truly exclusive location
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he hotel is built using natural organic construction methods from wood and organic materials, creating a unique setting immersed in natural fragrances where nature is pleasant travelling companion. The hotel design is entirely green, a
series of rooms that form a magical island on a light-filled high plateau in the heart of the Dolomites - Nova Ponente is the most sunlit location in the Alto Adige region – providing a haven of space and tranquillity where the gentle rhythms and silence of the mountain landscape prevail. Chalets in the woods, scenic suites, a panoramic saltwater infinity pool and a contemporary spa ensure an unforgettable holiday. The elegant, traditional Alpine building
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The green theme continues with the three chalets at the edge of the woods, situated on a higher level than the Pfoesl itself, almost like tree houses. Made from aromatic local wood, stone pine and larch, they are furnished with natural fabrics and mountain loden wool. The large, scenic terrace with outdoor bath encourages deep relaxation and reflects a refined search for an essential aesthetic creating an elegance rooted in pure, simple nature
and objects from the Altoatesina culture welcome guests in an atmosphere suspended between ages past and modern comfort. And everywhere, the fragrance of Swiss pine wood. The reception area opens onto the spacious dining room, whose wide windows provide a breathtaking, picture-postcard view of the Dolomites, with spectacular displays during dinner as the sun sinks behind the mountain tops. Then there is the lounge with its fireplace, the refined, delicious cooking, the extensive rest area and the welcoming oasis of relaxation. Guests stay in one of the 18 eco-chic “Alpina Cembro” suites with a large private garden that stretches down to the edge of the woods, a view opened up by wide windows opposite the bed. The result is a cosy nest with solid wood furniture, skilfully-woven fabrics made in local workshops and soft lighting that casts an idyllic, floating glow. The “Natura Spa” wellness area covers 2,000m² of indoor space, with saunas, Turkish baths, relaxation rooms and treatment cabins. Those seeking true wellbeing can enjoy eight different saunas, including “the ritual”, the bright, scenic outdoor sauna that provides even greater contact with nature through the freedom inspired by the feeling of cool mountain air on the skin. There are also Turkish baths with saltwater or thyme,
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Chalets in the woods, scenic suites, a panoramic saltwater infinity pool and a contemporary spa ensure an unforgettable holiday. The elegant, traditional Alpine building and objects from the Altoatesina culture welcome guests in an atmosphere suspended between ages past and modern comfort
saunas with mountain herbs, a Swiss mountain pine sauna with a floor covered in pine twigs and needles and a panoramic lavender sauna with lavender walls. A tranquil meditation sauna with the evocative, ageold aroma of hay and an infra-red cabin add to a varied wellness offer that will appeal to all tastes and needs, complemented by chill-out sessions in the even more spacious relaxation areas with panoramic views. Not forgetting the fitness area with its spectacular vista, the expansive Alpine garden with scenic hydromassage, the PfÜsl herbal hedge and an area with spring water and natural pools for open-air Kneipp exercises and walking barefoot on paths with different types of stones, pine cones and bark. The hotel’s wellbeing offer promises relaxation in its pure, natural state. pfoesl.it
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FASHION
Following the many international runway shows, a homage to great Italian fashion with a preview of the autumn, from head to toe. An interview with an eclectic artist who has turned his hand to fashion, a retrospective of the overcoat, the season’s great comeback and a jewellery display case with objects to wear night & day W O N D E R W O R L D 35
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Croc or python effect Beatrice Galbiati
A print that never goes out of style, always appropriate,to wear at any time of day, easy to coordinate with no complications
Multicolour python and gold spot ankle boot with almond toe, by MARIO VALENTINO
Pomegranate red crocodile print, the Brera boots with heel by AQUAZZURRA
SX Blade is the suede and leather ankle boot with Ayer leather inserts by CASADEI Super sexy and personalisable with different colour leathers and colours, Pamela shoes from the collection by DANIELE TAGLIABUE
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ANIMAL PRINT Beatrice Galbiati
Animalier trend for a total look, bags and accessories to give a hint of the wild to the upcoming season!
Gancini magnetic clasp for the pony leather bag with strap and interior compartment by SALVATORE FERRAGAMO
Pony leather skirt by MARNI
Total animal print look directly from the runaway shows by MAX MARA Texan and metropolitan at the same time, embellished by multicolour stones, the Rodeo boot by CASADEI
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fringes and beads for the cape in FENDI’s F/W18 co llection 2. Wool fringes, ba nds of multicolour Jacquard fabric an d jewel buttons for the coat by ETRO 3. A timeless acce ssory, the straw shoulder bag with green-red-green details by GUCCI 4. Fringe, beads an d sequins for the mosaic weave sk irt by ELISABETTA FRANCHI
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THE LIGHTNESS OF FRINGES Beatrice Galbiati
Whether it’s a gypsy look for a nomadic spirit or a golden age style for 1920s appeal, one thing is sure – fringes lend an allure that only the lightness of their free-floating movement can give
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5 questions to... Paolo Perugini A Passion for the East Antonella Euli
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aolo Perugini from Cortona is in love with the Orient, and this passion has inspired a fashion project that has grown from bijoux to jewel-like bags. The
Tuscan sculptor, born on 4 November 1957 in the region of ancient Etruria, made design objects intended to hold plant items, and in the 1980s he introduced a variety of daring containers and vases in innovative materials. In 1990 he created a line of furnishing objects in wax, and then turned his talents to painting, with surfaces set in movement by elements in painted wood. He sculpts and assembles wood, PVC, aluminium and Travertine marble. In 2009 he began to create environmental sculptures that clearly embody the complexity of a poetic content based on the use of a transfigured reality that is then transformed into an artistic piece. Now, fashion is the latest focus of interest for the artist.
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Who is Paolo Perugini? A multi-faceted artist. Technical studies at Arezzo were an excuse to explore art in all its aspects. First, interior design, then furnishing accessories – containers, vases, receptacles – made with unusual materials, and a line of furnishing objects in wax, as well as sculptural pieces and pictorial works. Then painting, sculpture and installations. My exploration of the fashion world came with a journey to Japan, where I fell head over heels in love with this vivid, ages-old culture.
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And when you came back? I brought back some traditional kimonos and yukata, convinced that I could translate these masterpieces into something different for everyday use. The first transformation project was a line of bijoux for a company in the Arezzo region, where I used these magnificent fabrics. I’d describe it as a springboard that led me to think of my bags, again drawing inspiration from Japanese culture. East and West – Italian creativity and fabrics from the Land of the Rising Sun.
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Could you give us some details? It’s a complex project that lasted more than three years. Take the Tsuba bag, for example. Every bag – reflecting the aesthetics of Japanese culture – is unique because it’s made of pieces of fabric selected for kimonos or yukuta, and is entirely made in Italy. It’s named after the guard, a piece between the blade and handle of a katana, the traditional Japanese sword, and the clasp echoes the shape of
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the tsuba. It’s a tiny object, a combination of art and fashion, sculpture and the sort of minimal accessory that embodies one of Japanese culture’s essential principles, simplicity.
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And after this jewel? A new format was needed, and the distinctive feature of the Wabi-Sabi bag is its size – it’s much bigger than the Tsuba while retaining the same philosophy and fusion of Japanese fabrics and leather. It’s an eclectic accessory made of fabric, leather, wood and galvanised metal. Like the others it’s contained in a lacquered wood box. The strap-chain is galvanised metal, simple or embellished with leather and fabric elements.
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Tell us about the most recent, the Koi bag It’s a development of the Tsuba Bag. It has the same materials and minimalist approach, with the added comfort and practicality of its cylindrical shape. Here, too, we have a combination of sculpture and accessory, art and fashion. It’s available in small and large versions, and has a metal plate on the front engraved with an image of a Koi carp in gold and silver. The side sections are in wood bearing incised images of typical Japanese countryside scenes, with Mount Fuji and the classic Shinto shrine. The wooden side sections are lacquered with colours matching the patterns of the fabric. The strap is a lovely galvanised metal chain.
The magnificent creatures by Paolo Perugini inspired by a love for the Orient
Precious details embellish these multi-coloured bags
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Overcoats&Co. Valeria Rastrelli
MAX MARA
ROSIE HUNTINGTON - MAX MARA
The winter wardrobe’s most important item that together with a good pair of shoes creates a calling card that presents us to the world
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he overcoats we wear today have an ancestor – the 18th century French marsina, a garment that was then transformed into the redingote (the English riding coat), paltò, duffle coat and loden. The contemporary woman’s version is a development of the
masculine model, so is a development of the marsina. The first of these dates back to the early 19th century, when the Corriere delle Dame magazine presented the Doglietta, a wrap coat in fine fabric, often with a padded or fur lining. This was followed by an explosion of variations – the dust coat, worn when riding in open cars to protect the wearer’s clothes, the Cossack coat inspired by Russian military uniforms and revisited by Yves Saint Laurent in his famous 1976 collection, the 1930s models with wide shoulders, inspired by Parisian haute couture and the Hollywood divas, the squarer styles of the 1940s made from makeshift materials during the Second World War, Christian Dior’s New look overcoats, André Courrèges’ 1960s minilength coats and the unisex or folk-inspired designs of the 1970s. Finally, Max Mara’s legendary Modell 101801 created by Anna Maria BLUMARINE
Beretta in 1981 has become a contemporary icon in camel-coloured cashmere, calf-length, with raglan sleeves and a cut that suits all figures. From the 1990s onwards overcoats have reflected minimalist, cutting-edge or retro versions of all the 20th-century shapes, leading
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Women use the overcoat to define their winter looks – more difficult and complex because they are formed by layering shapes and fabrics. The designs of the moment, from the camel coat to the cape and the maxi padded coats, are very special and have a strong personality, with their large size and colourful look. The leopardskin print is back for swish overcoats, oversize coats and eco-furs that are everywhere on the runways, long or short haired, as protagonist or simply as trim. But women also like the coats they can pilfer from their man’s wardrobe, in checks, grey window check or Prince of Wales. The classic overcoat’s great comeback is best reflected by the belted models that brush the calf, bathrobe style, perfect for women of a certain stature – that variant is strictly double-breasted – while those a few centimetres shorter will go for short coats with minimal lines. The sophisticated version is romantic with collar and small rouches, 1960s style with pointed collar or 50s style, rounded and with large buttons. The synthetic maxi-fur with crazy prints is only for those who dare – those not so courageous can choose less showy designs with a sartorial style. The same goes for the coat-length bombers in select materials and fabrics – not for everyone, though, they
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watches
PISA OROLOGERIA Paolo De Vecchi
Pisa Orologeria’s single brand sales point policy has developed to embrace diversification and expansion, and this family-run business has moved on from local renown in Milan to gain a worldwide reputation
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he historic boutique sells a huge range of timepieces and has been active in the city since the 1940s, first as a repair workshop then as a dealer for
famous Swiss brands. It recently extended its premises to multistore size, boasting the presence of around forty brands store, and opening boutiques at the same time, following the establishment of privileged links with some watchmaking houses. The first were dedicated to A Patek Philippe and e Rolex, and these are now well-established and physically located outside the central structure, as is Vacheron Constantin, in a format dating back to last June with a Concept Store designed by Filippo Gabbiani, who has created a refined showcase for the exciting, emotional world of a brand founded in 1755 that is the world’s oldest watch manufacturer. The philosophy underpinning this initiative aims to forge a special link with a clients and brand enthusiasts, a strategy it is also following with Hublot. The brand has its own space inside the Multistore, with a display that evokes the New York boutique designed by Peter Marino. The next opening is scheduled to take place by the end of the year and involves A. Lange & Söhne, the historic brand that is the pride of Germany’s watchmaking world.
Above, Chiara Pisa, AD Pisa Orologeria. Below, Vacheron Constantin Traditionelle Tourbillon. Opposite page, MultiStore, Boutique Hublot, Boutique Vacheron Constantin, Pisa Orologeria, Via Verri, Milan
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jewels The DOLCE&GABBANA collection is a kaleidoscope of autumnal greens, yellows, browns and orange
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nd of summer blues? Don’t worry, Anna Collection will banish them in an instant with a collection of brilliant, vividly-coloured stones that also display the warm, russet tones that only autumn can bring. Amethysts, citrines and smoky quartz for rings with
unusual settings framing the gems, bringing out the essential qualities of the stones – the sinuous gold double stem, rounded and delicate, counterbalances the severe geometry of the jewels. The necklace shimmers with a thousand colours, a chain wrought from twisted gold threads and set with twenty-nine jewels with different cuts and settings creates a baroque effect that is typical of the DOLCE&GABBANA style, crowned by a South Seas pearl hanging gracefully from the end of the chain, which can, of course, be adjusted. Quartzes, citrines, amethysts, peridots, aquamarines, rhodolites and morganites form a cascade of cuts and shapes in a harmonious series of colours that recalls the spectacular foliage of the most magical season of the year. And for lovers of single colours, Anna also includes necklaces, bracelets and earrings made only of smoked quartzes with a warm chestnut colour, honey-tinted citrines or amethysts with a unique lustre.
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1. The stone in the Nudo Pendand from the collection Nudo by POMELLATO is available in a wide variety of colours. 2. Natural stones with kaleidoscopic colours and many sizes in the yellow gold necklace from the Collezione Jaipur by MARCO BICEGO. 3. The Hope pendant earrings by AGAPANTHUS are in brushed rose gold with green sapphires. 4. The beauty and mystery of nature are the theme of MATTIOLI GIOIELLI’s Eden Collection, which includes this rose gold and rhodonite Nuvole ring.
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A Michelin-starred restaurant and a borderland inn, interviews with Paolo Marchi and Claudio Ceroni, fathers of IndentitĂ Milano, and Marco Simonit, a Friulian agronomist who is the envy of the world. On the honey trails and in search of excellent wineries, to describe superlative Italian wines and food
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An inn and a castle Antonella Euli
In the northern Italian march lands, hard by the Slovenian border, in search of honest, authentic cooking by a top-quality chef. Then Tuscany, in a noble castle, enjoying the creations of a young Michelin-starred chef. Two very different cooking styles, but with a mutual passion – good food
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walk through the lovely Tuscan countryside reveals the splendour of the imposing 11th century Castello di Fighine. In the small village around the castle stand the luxurious villas, created for a refined
clientele, and the one Michelin-starred restaurant, situated on a spectacular scenic terrace with a view of the Tuscan hills. It offers a tasting menu in a magical setting, surrounded by roses and wisteria blossom. The care and creativity of chef Antonio Strammiello, who gained a Michelin star here in 2013, creates a reinterpretation of the Tuscan tradition, whose great strength is its emphasis on local products. As a result, the restaurant is the ideal choice for guests seeking a superlative plate of pasta or for those with a desire to try the tasting menu accompanied by wines from the huge range of Tuscan labels and other examples of Italian excellence provided by the restaurant’s cellar. The refined cuisine makes use of the finest local produce and contemporary techniques the chef has learnt during his career. His creativity is expressed through an explosion of colours, fragrances and flavours. Every dish reflects the place itself and the passion of its creator, an exciting adventure in an extraordinary setting. For an even more intense experience the chef invites his guests to spend a morning in his company, exploring Mediterranean cooking. Antonio will demonstrate how to make fresh pasta and perfect risottos, cook meat and fish dishes and prepare mouth-watering salads and tempting desserts using only the finest ingredients provided by selected local producers. And the ensure the best possible results, the recipes can vary according to the season and the availability of the ingredients. fighine.it
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Castello di Fighine, hosts a Michelinstarred restaurant, the domain of Antonio Strammiello, who gained a Michelin star here in 2013 and creates a reinterpretation of the Tuscan tradition, whose great strength is its emphasis on local products
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he harsh, bleak region of the Carso of Gorizia still bears the scars of the many tragic battles fought across its landscape during the First World War. It is also home to an inn with a restaurant that has become a haunt of lovers of fine
foods. The Devetak family has owned the place for five generations, and in 2001 they decided to renovate the old trattoria-gostilna, then in 2007 they completed the inn with eight bedrooms built by converting the old stable block. The location is San Michele del Carso and the restaurant – part of the Buon Ricordo circuit – is a typical rural affair, surrounded by green countryside and a deep tranquillity. Visitors come here to sample the dishes prepared by Augustin’s wife Gabriella, who has learnt the Carso region’s culinary traditions from her mother-in-law, with recipes involving a combination of the wild herbs growing in the surrounding hills and produce from the family farm. The result is an extraordinary melting pot of flavours and aromas evoking the traditions of Slovenia, Austria and Italia. All in all the menu is a synthesis of Central European cuisines, with a very striking effect. Cooking here is still a woman’s work, and now it’s the turn of Gabriella and her
daughter Tatjana with zero-mile vegetables, spices and fruit (for jams and syrups) and a menu that follows the seasons. The speciality is fusi pasta, sausage and Jamar cheese. The cheese, a typical product of the Carso, is stored in caves to age, and combines with the freshly-made fusi – a traditional Istrian dish – and the salsiccia to create a fusion of flavours spanning two cultures and two culinary heritages. devetak.com
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The cellar, carved out of the carsic rock, hosts a large collection of spirits and eight hundred varieties of wine from all over the world, with a special emphasis on local vintages
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5 questions to... Identità Milano Antonella Euli
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ilan, no stranger to challenge, was the only possible place to host Identità Golose, an international laboratory hub of fine food and the
culinary arts. Launched in 2005, it will celebrate its fifteenth anniversary in 2019. After the success gained at the Expo Paolo Marchi, the creator and curator of the congress, and his right-hand man entrepreneur Claudio Ceroni, who has been at his side since the very first Identità Golose, felt limited by the annual congress format and decided to create a permanent laboratory dedicated to international cuisine. Identità Milano – international Hub of Gastronomy to give it its full name, is a 19th century building that until 2016 was the headquarters of the Giangiacomo Feltrinelli foundation, located at via Romagnosi 3, close by the Scala theatre. We ask them for more details.
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Why Milan? It’s Italy’s most international city. It’s also the most open to innovations, and its people love trying out new gastronomic experiences. It has the largest fish market in Italy and launched, among other things, the fashion for sushi. Niko Romito is at the Bulgari and Heinz Beck has opened Citylife, proof that the city is a window onto the world. That’s why it was the most natural choice for an elaborate, ambitious project with a two million euro price tag for restoration work. We took this on with the help of our long-term partners, especially for the technical installations and furnishings. After the success of Expo we thought a space in the food fair was no longer enough, it was too restrictive and we wanted a permanent platform for fine food and cooking. Milan is the exactly the right place for this.
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Tell us about the space We asked the architect Egidio Tordera to handle the reconstruction, and he transformed the space into a showroom that’s also a permanent congress and a meeting point where people can enjoy and discuss food in three interrelated interiors – the oval room for events involving a hundred people, a physical and virtual area dedicated to wine and a restaurant with seating for seventy, plus an interior courtyard for open-air tastings for fifty covers. It’s a very similar format to the temporary space at the Expo, with lights by Groppi, furnishing by Cappellini and kitchens by Berto’s.
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So does that mean fine dining everyone can afford? The formula chosen reflects the positive experience of the Expo, starting with the prices - 75 euro for 4 courses, including wine. The lunch menu and the Monday and Tuesday dinners, though, will be prepared by resident chef Alessandro Rinaldi, while general supervision and general coordination of the kitchen team and menu will be handled by Michelin-starred Andrea Ribaldone, just as he did during the Expo. This will enable us to achieve our aim of making signature cuisine available to the general public.
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Will Identità Milano also be the new venue for the Congress? No, there’s no way the space is big enough. What used to be the Feltrinelli Foundation reading room can host 100 people, it’s oval and has glass bricks, and above us we’ll have the sky. You can’t compare the two. We’re not giving up our cookery school, offices and editorial staff. We’ve added a new element to all that involves a commitment to the future.
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Identità Milano – international Hub of Gastronomy to give it its full name, is a 19th century building that until 2016 was the headquarters of the Giangiacomo Feltrinelli foundation, located at via Romagnosi 3, close by the Scala theatre
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The Honey Trails Valeria Rastrelli
Kilometres of sweetness among Italy’s most beautiful locations, created to highlight the quality of Italian honey
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hat do the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, tennis
Montalcino’s “Honey Week”. This long-established competition
player Novak Djokovic, actor Scarlett Johansson and former
is one of Italy’s biggest apiculture festivals, where an expert jury
French president Nicolas Sarkozy have in common? They
tastes all the honeys entered and awards the prize to the best.
are all great fans and consumers of honey, an ancient foodstuff
This year the sought-after accolade went to the strawberry tree
with countless beneficial properties. Everyone likes honey, but
honey by the Antica apicoltura Gallurese, a company operating
we take it for granted – few of us know much about it! Despite
in Berchideddu, in the lovely countryside between Olbia and
the problems it has experienced in recent years, Italian honey
San Teodoro. The runner-up was a Friulian acacia honey, “Miele
forms part of the country’s heritage of excellent products, with
di Rones” by Mirko Muzzati and Silvia Tortora, with third place
three protected origin varieties recognised by the EU - Lunigiana
going to a honey from Abruzzo called “Miele di coriandolo” by
DOP honey, Dolomiti Bellunesi DOP honey and Varesino DOP
Luca Finocchio.
honey. There are more than fifty varieties of honey in Italy, varying
Awards are also presented to the winners of the individual honies
according to the type of countryside where the bees collect
produced throughout Italy, which has the largest number of
their pollen, from acacia honey to millefiori (made from many
varieties in the world. Fans can learn more about the object of
types of blossom), orange tree, chestnut (darker and with a hint
their affections by following the many Honey Trails promoted by
of bitterness), lime tree, honeydew and honey from aromatic
the Cities of Honey association. These trails wind through some
plants like lavender, thyme and rosemary. All across Italy towns
of Italy’s most beautiful locations, and have been established
and villages hold “Honey Weeks”, there are many Honey Trails
in many regions to promote the quality of the country’s honey
for tourists to follow and even a contest – the “Roberto Franci”
production. Sommariva del Bosco in Lombardy is one of the
prize (the Oscar of the honey world) is held every year during
stops on the Honey Trail of Roero, a region that is home to
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many exceptional varieties (its acacia honey is regarded as Italy’s finest), and every year the town holds the Amél’Amèl honey festival. Here, the wide range of blossoms, vast chestnut groves and wild, rocky landscape colonised by the invasive acacia have inspired and provided resources for a thriving beekeeping industry. The jewels of the Roero are the blonde, delicate acacia honey and the amber chestnut honey with its strong aroma and bitter flavour. There are around fifteen producers in Roero, including Abrate, Cauda, Pozzolo and Brezzo. These honey producers host visits and tastings, describe how honey is made (honey sommelier Dario Pozzolo, moves his hives from valley to valley, as farmers do with sheep or cattle) and show off their hives. In Montà, for example, visitors can discover those small, unique rural landmarks called “bee houses”, the 19th-century “ciabots” (small buildings originally typical of vineyards) farmers used for their bees. It’s here that Italy’s first mieloteca was founded by Tonino Strumia, a passionate lover of the region and its honey. This great connoisseur has collected forty varieties of this precious nectar of the gods from all over the world.
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mise en place Victoria teaset by Bethan Gray for Editions Milano. Hand-worked Arabescato marble and hand-brushed brass details. A special lining protects the marble from staining
The sleek, dynamic lines of the stainless steel Sphera milk jug by Sambonet, winner of the Good Design Award 2015
The afternoon ritual Maria Clara Caglioti
The enemy of haste, a good afternoon tea provides a pleasant break in the bustle of everyday life, and design is reinventing its accessories
The old-style pocket watch makes a return as a tea infuser function for the T-Timepiece by Alessi, created by young Dutch designer Titus Wybenga of Delft’s TU University. Stainless steel
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Porcelain teacup from the Cirque des Merveilles Rose collection by Richard Ginori
The Jacqueline kettle from Bugatti, designed by Innocenzo Rifino and Lorenzo Ruggieri in the shape of a handbag, enables the temperature to be regulated and kept constant for a short time
Zuk sugar bowl in copper or brass with borosilicate glass beaker inside. Designed by Shiina + Nardi Design, produced by Japanese manufacturer Kaikado for Hands on Design
Cake stand from the Hybrid collection in bone china, designed by Ctrlzak for Seletti. The pieces in the collection are graphically divided in half, creating contrasts between Western and Oriental ceramics traditions in an ironic dialogue between the two cultures
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5 questions to... Simonit&Sirch Vine tenders Marina Tagliaferri
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aster pruner Marco Simonit travels the world to tend vines for the great international labels. Together with his friend and partner Pierpaolo Sirch he devised the Simonit&Sirch
pruning method that helps vines grow more healthily and gives them a longer life. As a result the partnership is in great demand from the world’s most important wineries. Winner of the wine-making Oscar in 2012 as the Best Wine Agronomist, Marco is the CEO of Simonit&Sirch, the only company in the world involved in training workers to hand-prune vines. It also provides consultancy services for over 130 prestigious wineries in Italy, the rest of Europe, the USA, South Africa, Australia, Chile and Argentina, numbering the legendary Château d’Yquem, Château La Tour, Moët&Chandon, Roederer and Domaines Leroy among its clients. Simonit&Sirch recently developed a dendrosurgery technique that treats vines afflicted with Esca without digging them out, and worked with Bordeaux University’s ISVV (Institute of Vine & Wine Science) to create the DUTE-Diplôme Universitaire de Taille ed d’Epamprage, the only university diploma in pruning and desuckering in the world. There’s nobody better than Marco to discuss Italian wines with.
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What do you think are currently the most important Italian wines? I’d rather talk about terroirs than labels, which means Piedmont and Tuscany, especially the Montalcino area. As for wineries, there’s Angelo Gaja, Roberto Voerzio, Sandrone and Giuseppe Rinaldi in Piedmont, and Biondi Santi in Montalcino and Sassicaia and Masseto in the Bolgheri area in Tuscany. Then there are Franciacorta wines (with estates like Bellavista and Ca’ del Bosco) for the Metodo Classico and Trentino, with Ferrari. Finally, cellars like Romano dal Forno and Quintarelli for Amarone. From your privileged point of view, what are the most soughtafter Italian wines abroad? At the top end it has to be the Piedmontese and Tuscan wines I mentioned before. Of course, Prosecco is well-known abroad, but that’s in the more popular section of the market. But we’re talking about a number of different levels.
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What wines do foreign visitor to Italy look for? The ones already available in their country, the kind they drink in swish restaurants or find in well-stocked wine shops. Unless someone in Italy offers them an alternative and has the authoritative knowledge to do so. There’s a great deal to be done in this field, creating stronger links between oenology and tourism.
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Which cellars, including niche wineries, do you think they really should make an effort to discover? Here too I’d rather talk about terroirs above all, because it’s the combination of the terroir and the human skills involved in making a fine wine – so that means the Friuli wines of Borgo del Tiglio, Miani, and Ronco del Gnemiz. The altoatesini Cantina Terlano and Manicor. Plus some wines from Etna (Marco De Grazia, for example) or the Valtellina (like Dirupi), the fruits of a truly heroic cultivation initiative. And the Basilicata, with its Aglianico del Vulture, is a region to keep an eye on. How does your work help the wines produced by the cellars you support become fine wines? Vines that are tended correctly grow stronger and live for a long time, and their wines develop a distinctive personality because the plant expresses the character and unique nature of the land from which it draws life. Caring for the plant is a crucial factor in the production of unique wines. The style of the wine is the basis for all the work carried out by the great wineries, which have to offer peerless products. That’s what gives value to a bottle of wine, transforming it into a prized collectable object.
Agronomists at work among excellent vines
The international jury of the OIV, the authoritative and prestigious International Organisation of Wine and Vine, awarded the OIV prize 2018 to Marco Simonit for his “Vine Pruning Guide: Guyot�, a practical guide to vine pruning to prevent diseases in the wood
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The transparency of taste Goblets, glasses and flutes are inspired by the creativity of designers and a research into forms able to enhance fragrances and flavours Maria Clara Caglioti
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Divine Wines Antonella Euli
Autumn, and Italy is immersed in the aromas of the grape harvest. A virtual tour from north to south of niche wineries producing superlative wines
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CASTELLO DI SPESSA, COLLIO THE TRE PINOT Where is it possible to taste wines that Casanova himself described as being “Of excellent quality”? On the gently sloping hillsides of the DOC region of Collio, home to the thirty hectares of the Castello di Spessa di Capriva estate and the fifty-five hectares of DOC Friuli Isonzo, an ancient, noble vine. Here the oldest and and illustrious local and international varieties are cultivated - Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Sauvignon, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. These skilfully-nurtured grapes are then transformed into vintages that rest and mature in the Collio’s most picturesque ancient cellars. They are on two levels – the upper cellar, the older of the two, dates back to mediaeval times, while the second, eighteen metres below the ground, is a military bunker constructed in 1939. It now provides the ideal temperature and humidity for storing the barrels. Guided visits begin at the video room and continue along a tunnel to the rough stone of the barrel room. Seventy steps lead down to the second level, the former bunker. The three Pinot wines – white, grey and black - are the real jewels in the Castle’s collection. castellodispessa.it 68
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RUSSIZ SUPERIORE, COLLIO COL DISÔRE Among the vineyards of the Collio Goriziano stands a country house hotel created by renovating period buildings used as guest quarters by the Felluga winery. It lies in the heart of the Russiz Superiore estate, on the summit of the hill where many years ago Marco Felluga’s family restored a group of old buildings that provide direct access to the picturesque cellar where the red wines age. It is surrounded by the 100-hectare estate, with 50 hectares of vineyards producing white wines, including the excellent Collio Bianco Col Disôre, Sauvignon and Friulano. Guided visits to the cellar include tastings of the most prestigious Russiz Superiore and Marco Felluga wines. The estate’s rare pearl is the Col Disôre produced using Pinot bianco, Friulano, Sauvignon and Ribolla Gialla. In the Friulian dialect the name refers to a hill in the Russiz region, which in 1648 was divided into “Russiz Disôre” (Upper Russiz) and “Russiz di Sott” (Lower Russiz). It has an intense straw-yellow colour with gold-green tints, and an elegant bouquet of acacia blossom and yellow-fleshed fruit with intimately blended sweet notes. In the mouth it echoes the aromas perceived in on the nose, with hints of exotic fruit. This full-bodied wine releases sensations of great equilibrium, softness, freshness and complexity with a long finale that develops in warm notes. marcofelluga.it
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excellent wine cellars CANTINE AVANZI, LAKE GARDA CHIARETTO A lake, or rather a region, and a great wine-producing tradition that creates nectars that are celebrated throughout the world. From Garda, the Chardonnay, Nosiola, Pinot Bianco and Müller Thurgau, Bardolino, Garda Classici and Lugana. The laurels, though, must go to the Chiaretto, and we recommend a visit to the Cantina Avanzi in Manerba, where they produce stupendous Lugana and Chiaretto! This quality is inevitable given the eighty-year winemaking tradition behind it. Before making your purchases in the wine store, join a guided tour of the cellar – this lasts about an hour and includes the ancient and modern cellars, the underground “profumati” where the wine ages, the barrique tunnel, private cellar for illustrious vintages and the room where the grapes are dried. This inebriating experience concludes with guided tasting of the best wines in an evocative lounge where lunch and dinner are also served, accompanied, of course, by a fine wine. Don’t forget to leave space in your basket for a few bottles of the sparkling Brut and Satèn from the estate’s vineyards in Franciacorta, some classic Frantoio Avanzi Garda DOP EVO oil, and their craft beer, produced at the winery and enjoyed with delicious dishes in the adjoining Birreria. avanzi.net
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LA MONTINA, FRANCIACORTA EXTRABRUT, BRUT, SATÈN The Monticelli Brusati estates are historic Franciacorta vineyards covering an area of about 72 hectares based around seven communes in the region. The corporate claim states that it is the paradise of young, glamorous green wine, and this always attracts interest. The owners, the Bozza brothers, produce around 400,000 bottles a year. Their open, welcoming cellars are entirely located beneath the hill, with a floor space of over 8,000 square metres. They are not only home to the wines but also the artworks of the Remo Bianchi museum, Franciacorta’s first museum of contemporary art. Visitors can get to know the wines by joining a guided visit among the barrels and the heady aroma of the vintages stored there. This is where they produce the great sparkling wines, from “Riserve Speciali” Satèn to Millesimato Brut and Franciacorta Vintage Riserva Extrabrut, all with a distinctive character shaped by the vintage and the temperature, and all capable of inspiring intense emotions. This year’s successful wines at international competitions? Silver and Bronze Medals respectively for the Franciacorta Extra Brut and Rosè Millesimato Extra Brut 2010 at Decanter 2018, Silver at the IWSC competition for Franciacorta Extra Brut and Satèn, silver for Franciacorta Brut and gold for Franciacorta Satèn at CSWWC. lamontina.it
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excellent wine cellars FATTORIA CABANON, OLTREPÒ PAVESE CUORE DI VINO Making good wine demands lots of heart. Passion alone isn’t enough. It’s heart that makes the difference and as well as delighting palates and winning prizes, Cabanon wines are made with heart, and are loved and pampered from birth. We’re in the lower Staffora valley, where the Lombardy hills of the Oltrepò cross into Piedmont. Elena Mercandelli’s farm is a piece of Provence in Lombardy where everything, from the manicured Bulgaria roses caressed by the brine-scented wind to the fields of lavender, creates a world to itself, far from the hustle and bustle. At a time when most people had never heard the word “organic”, for the Mercandellis it was already the basis of their cultivation practices. Elena grew up in the cellars, pampering grapes, breathing fragrant aromas and learning secrets and techniques like how to match aromas to tastes. She honed her olfactory skills even further at Bordeaux University’s Oenology Institute, and now, together with her Canadian-Italian husband Giovanni – also a winemaker born and bred – she creates little jewels of winemaking prowess. Around twenty labels, each deliberately produced in limited numbers – with unlimited quality. The jewel is the illustrious Cuore di Vino Botte nr. 18, a red for connoisseurs only. cabanon.it
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CERETTO VINI, LANGHE BAROLO AND BARBARESCO CRU Riccardo Ceretto, originally from Valdivilla, Santo Stefano Belbo, founded the Casa Vinicola Ceretto in Alba during the 1930s. In the 60s his sons Bruno and Marcello gradually purchased vineyards in the Langhe and Roero, including some of finest Barolo and Barbaresco crus for the vinification and commercialisation of their wines. It took them forty years to acquire their vineyards, but now the winery business can be broken down into an impressive set of figures - 160 hectares of vines, four cellars, seventeen wines produced, a workforce of 150 in the vineyards, cellar and office, 5,000 clients among Italy’s wine merchants and restaurants, and an export market comprising sixty countries. The land and people are the Ceretto’s guiding values, and expressing the typical characteristics of the Langhe and its wines and the involvement of the human resources working on the estate and in the winery form a basis for the company’s philosophy. These are some of the few cellars producing the two jewels of the Langhe, Barolo and Barbaresco, an exception granted only to long-established wineries. In 1986 the Wine Spectator, the most influential American wine magazine, featured brothers Bruno and Marcello on its cover, calling them the Barolo brothers. The Langa has grown with them and with those who also place the name of the region where they were born and brought up before their own. The third generation of the Ceretto family now follows this proud tradition. ceretto.com
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excellent wine cellars METINELLA, MONTEPULCIANO NOBILE BUBEROSSO Metinella, a winery in the Montepulciano region, lies in the heart of one of Italy’s most important wine-producing regions, in a land where history, art and nature form a harmonious whole. The estate produces quality wines, starting with the famous Nobile di Montepulciano, which accounts for the largest share of production. The estate’s own noble, traditional grapes are used, cultivated on the flanks of the gently rolling hills. Owned by entrepreneur Stefamo Sorlini from Brescia, Metinella was launched in late 2015 by merging two estates that though only a few kilometres apart possessed very different soil, exposure, height and microclimates, giving the Metinella wines their complexity and unique character. The estate now stretches over an area of twenty-two hectares, eighteen of which are devoted to vines, at a height of 350 to 550 metres above sea level. Metinella’s standard bearer is Burberosso, a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG. This elegant wine is aged in 25-50 hl oak barrels for a minimum of eighteen months, then left in the bottle for a further period to develop an even more refined character. metinella.it
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VILLA MATILDE, CASERTA FALERNO DEL MASSICO This winery in Campania lends it name to the Falerno del Massico, because its founder Francesco Paolo Avallone was responsible for the rediscovery of this ancient, highly-prized wine that has endured over the centuries and whose warmth and colours reflect a land rich in contrasts – the Ager Falernum, to give it its ancient Roman name. Giving new life to this ancient Falerno wine, which has won prizes and international accolades, and the care and attention paid to the land and the native vines, place the wines of Villa Matilde squarely within a robust tradition nurtured by constant research and cutting-edge technology. The estate in the Massico, in the province of Caserta, is run by Salvatore and Maria Ida Avallone, the children of Francesco Paolo, who passed away in 2006. Over the past twenty years Villa Matilde has expanded its operations, investing in other areas in the region, in Sannio Beneventano and Irpinia, all joining the initiative to enhance the status of the ancient wines of Campania. Its vineyards cover a total of 130 hectares in the provinces of Caserta, Benevento and Avellino, producing sixteen varieties of wine exported to twenty-eight countries around the world. villamatilde.it
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excellent wine cellars CANTINE SAN MARZANO, TARANTO PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA In 1962 nineteen winemakers from the commune of San Marzano di San Giuseppe in Puglia came together in a collaborative enterprise. The Cantine San Marzano is now the leading wine producer in the region, a cooperative with around 1,200 growers. Side by side with modern, technologically-advanced equipment the production unit houses a barrel cellar with 3,000 French, American and Caucasian oak barriques. The re-establishment of the main native Puglian vine stock involved long, painstaking work in the vineyard and then in the cellar, and has produced excellent results for the most important varieties like Primitivo and Negroamaro. The most representative label is the Sessantanni, Primitivo di Manduria DOP. First produced in 2000, it has become an emblem for Puglia’s wine-making industry in general. We are in the heart of Primitivo di Manduria DOC, on the border between San Marzano and Sava, now called “Valle del Sessantanni”. The red soil here is low in organic substances and experiences little rainfall, but is rich in the iron oxides that give wine its famous red colour. This single vineyard marks a change of direction for the entire region, becoming the standard bearer for the Renaissance in the wines of Salento. Its unique style is an international benchmark for Primitivo wines. cantinesanmarzano.com
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TRAVEL
A journey through Italy in the most magical season. Autumn brings spectacular colours to cities of art and the countryside. We depict it through residences that have become country house hotels and a centuries-old hermitage that is now an exclusive retreat
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CASTELLO DI MONTERADO, URBINO
residence, a wood with pine trees, centuries-old oak and bay trees
An antique residence in the rolling hills of the Marche region, a
and viburnum planted by Conte Cerasi in 1846. Seventeen hectares
few kilometres from such jewels of art as Urbino and Corinaldo,
criss-crossed by shady paths invite guests to enjoy the tranquillity
surrounded by mediaeval villages and lovely countryside. Passing
of their surroundings and walks in a lovely natural setting. Here,
through the entrance gate, visitors will already be falling under the
hospitality is a family tradition that hosts Orlando and Kira embrace
spell of the past cast by the intimate, relaxed atmosphere that seems
with a passion. There are only twelve suites and superior rooms
to banish the haste and bustle of modern life to the world outside the
in the castle, and one is especially regal – the 100 square metre
walls. The castle has an eventful past – founded in the year 1,000, it
Grand Suite, whose wonderful frescoes and period furniture help
has welcomed such illustrious guests as Maximilian de Beauharnais,
create a fairytale atmosphere. Six apartments are situated around
grandson of the Empress Josephine, who spent his honeymoon
the walls. After hundreds of years and a skilful restoration that has
here with his wife, the daughter of Tsar Alexander of Russia. It’s
enabled the charm of a bygone age to remain intact and provided all
now possible to rediscover a pleasure in beauty and a feeling of
modern comforts, the castle’s beauty has been returned to its original
history in the elegant suites, large rooms with antique furniture and
magnificence. Guests will feel like royalty, even if it’s only for a day.
precious objects, an Italianate gardens and the park surrounding the
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fall time VILLA DEL QUAR, VERONA A discreet, luxurious refuge in Valpolicella, only a short distance from Verona. The region has been famous since Roman times as a wine-producing area. Originally a Roman residence on the via Claudia Augusta, providing accommodation for dignitaries and officials, the building includes traces of the old walls and a cellar dating from Roman times that served as setting for tastings and dinners with dishes created from recipes by the ancient Roman gourmet Marcus Gavius Apicius. It became a castle when the region was under the control of the Scaliger family and then a Veneto-region villa, as evidenced by the date 1539 found on a frieze. The residence is constantly evolving, because its owner, the architect Leopoldo Montresor, is a passionate collector of 17th and 18th century fabrics and objects from the Veneto region, which he buys for the hotel. Twelve double rooms, thirteen lifestyle suites and Italy’s largest “suite di campagna” (550 sqm), plus the Villa Tresor, a complex of four suites and a lounge with independent access in a single block on two floors, with breakfast, exclusive catering and bar and inroom check-in. Outside is a carefully-tended garden, a clover-leaf shaped swimming pool, lounges, reading room and a heliport for receiving illustrious guests. The varied menu offered by its famous Arquade restaurant offers gourmet dishes by executive chef Alessio Cera, who specialises in a refined, abstract, contemporary style with vividly-coloured dishes based on molecular cuisine. Guests enjoy these delicacies on the verdant, light-filled veranda or in the elegant spaces of the indoor restaurant. The complex is surrounded by a huge vineyard whose grapes are used to produce Avsia, Satyrus and Sublitis wines. The Villa del Quar is in the LVX division of the prestigious Preferred Hotels & Resorts chain. hotelvilladelquar.it
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HOTEL PLAZA OPERA, PALERMO
banks and professional studios. The lobby features antiques,
To celebrate Palermo as Capital of Culture and for the pleasure of
modern designer pieces and examples of the most intense avant
a journey around a very special island - two good reasons to pack
garde, in a play of light and forms showcasing refined, eclectic
our cases and go. We arrive at the Plaza Opéra
details. Guests can relax in the lounge bar, leafing through the art
on via Nicolò Gallo, behind the Politeama theatre and the viale della
books while sipping a glass of fine wine, and in the morning they
Libertà. Cosmopolitan without losing its taste for tradition, it has
wake to a sumptuous breakfast buffet. The superior and deluxe
a unique atmosphere where the deeply Sicilian character blends
rooms are furnished with design pieces, while the attic-floor Agata
with the mood of a cutting-edge lifestyle hotel. Part of the The
and Corallo suites feature maple furniture, artistic lamps, examples
HotelSphere group, it is the jewel of a bustling, effervescent city
of European design, two-person hydromassage pool and scenic
quarter where exclusive boutiques and fine restaurants flank offices,
terrace with private solarium. plazaoperahotelpalermo
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nrico Costa and Sabina Galdiolo, both professionals in the field of high-quality tourism, were first friends and then business partners. In
2010 they decided to set up Synergy International Italy, a “laboratory” specialising in commercial and marketing consultancy targeting the markets that provide clients for the Italian hospitality industry – North America, Latin America, Australia and the main European and Eastern European markets. The enterprise was inspired by a desire to bring Italian excellence and some less well-known destinations to the rest of the world, involving not only luxury establishments but also fresh new tourism ideas.
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What’s the current situation for foreign tourism in Italy? Over the years we’ve seen foreign tourism evolving in Italy. We regularly attract visitors from the USA, Eastern Europe - especially Russia - and some Latin American countries, plus, of course, the flow of visitors from other European countries and those from new countries like Australia – that’s been a real discovery, and we’ve sent one of the people to Melbourne to encourage the ever-growing number of visitors from the country.
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Give us a thumbnail sketch of the tourists who visit Italy Tourists no longer restrict themselves to visiting cities of art, they also want to explore new destinations, even if it’s their first time in Italy. They want top-end hotel services, and are eager for experiences ranging from fine food and wine to beautiful landscapes, but they also demand practical facilities like Wi-Fi connectivity and free internet. Above all, their chosen destination must be easy to reach by air, although visitors from Central Europe usually come in their own transport.
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Is the luxury sector driving the industry, and if so, why? The luxury sector is still a niche market, and perception
of it has changed over the years. A few years ago luxury meant an emphasis on the materials used by the hotel, whereas nowadays the trend involves the type of experience we can offer tourists on holiday who see their hotel as a second home.
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What are the favourite destinations? Rome, Venice, Florence and Milan, but in recent years there’s also been growing interest in other cities like Naples, and for Sicily, too, mainly Taormina, Syracuse, Val di Noto and Palermo. As far as destinations go, tourists still head for the lakes, the Amalfi coast, the Tuscan countryside and Puglia.
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What about special requests? The type of accommodation and the chosen destination vary according to the individual traveller. All our hotels follow strict standards of quality and service, and are extremely flexible in their response to all types of personal request. However, it’s true that you have to be ready to satisfy all these, and it’s the hotel and especially the staff that make the difference – they must be able to fulfil guests’ desires and needs. The real luxury is the human touch.
Above, left: a detail of the Grand Hotel Plaza in Rome. Right, Sabina Galdiolo
An evocative image of the Mezzatorre Resort & Spa in Ischia
A breathtaking sunset over the hotel Villa Athena in Agrigento
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A country house hotel in one of the six areas making up the 50th UNESCO World Heritage Site – the vine growing and wine producing countryside of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato, awarded World Heritage status in 2014
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Palás is a Piedmontese dialect term meaning “luxury palace”, and this is the first Relais hotel dedicated to Barolo vintages
Palás Cerequio experience the finest crus in Piedmont Antonella Euli
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alás Cerequio stands in La Morra, near the ancient village of
Rionda, Bussia, Rocche dell’Annunziata, Ginestra and Brunate. The
the same name, in the heart of a region largely dedicated to
experience is completed by images of the region played on a loop,
the production of Barolo. From the architectural design to the
specially-composed music, a selection of books about the Piedmont
furnishings, the hotel’s works of art, the selection of fine food
and decorative vine stakes. Barolo is the dominant theme at the Palás
and wines in the hotel restaurant, the spectacular views of
Cerequio and the walls tell the story of the most iconic Barolo crus
the vineyards and the smallest details in its construction, everything
through paintings by Giancarlo Ferraris, an artist with close links
at the Palás Cerequio reflects a passion for quality wines. Palás
to Michele Chiarlo, creator of the most famous labels. Beside the
Cerequio expresses its essential personality, rich with the flavours
paintings, the cabinets depict the land that nurtures these miracles,
and aromas of Barolo wine, through two languages - Passato and
showing guests the differences and distinctive features of the local
Futuro. There are four “Passato” suites dedicated to the past in the
soils. The 18th century cellar is also the location for the cool, silent
18th century manor house itself. All are inspired by the elegance and
Caveau di Cerequio, celebrating the Barolo grands crus and providing
baroque charm of the Piedmont region, and each bears the name of
a cultural resource for future generations. It’s a setting for the story of
a famous Barolo vintage. A selection of bottles from the respective
Michele Chiarlo, over fifty years of Barolo vintages from 1958 to the
areas are held in a showcase set into the walls - Cerequio, Cannubi,
present day, with a collection of more than 6,000 bottles in a variety of
Rocche di Castiglione and Villero. Futuro, though, reflects a minimal
formats. This fine wine heritage can be experienced by tasting bottles
style with naturally-finished materials (Luserna stone and oak trunks),
over half a century old. Precious documents are also stored in the
complemented by breathtaking views and a private spa. The Palás
cellar – the famous monograph on grape-growing and winemaking
Cerequio’s “Future” area provides a total immersion in the world of
in the Cuneo province by Lorenzo Fantini in 1879 – as is the village
Barolo through a multi-sensory experience. Every suite is dedicated
bell portrayed on the labels of the vintage of the same name by artist
to a famous vintage, once again displayed in special cabinets - Vigna
Giancarlo Ferraris. palascerequio.it
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The Palås Cerequio offer includes Vertigo, a service that makes it possible to create vertical and horizontal tastings of over 400 labels from the nine major Barolo crus that the suites are named after - Brunate, Bussia, Cannubi, Cerequio, Ginestra, Rocche dell’Annunziata, Rocche di Castiglione, Vigna Rionda and Villero
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A hermitage hideaway in the Umbrian valleys Antonella Euli
The real luxuries of the third millennium are peace, silence and tranquillity. A place for meditation and rediscovery in a 14th century hermitage
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f anyone told you about it you wouldn’t believe it, you have to see this wonderful place with your own eyes. The name of this hideaway is the Eremito, a 14th century hermitage that has rediscovered its origins to become a retreat where guests can recharge their spiritual batteries and get back in touch with what is really matters in life, re-establishing
priorities lost amid the chaos of everyday life. The majesty of the Umbrian villages that surround it enhance the sense of spirituality, casting a spell over eyes and soul. The original idea came from Marcello Murzilli – after creating the El Charro brand, he decided to travel the world with the Cheone, a vintage 1930s sail yacht. Arriving on Mexico’s isolated Pacific coast he built the Hotelito Desconocido and managed it for fourteen years. The eco-resort was named in London as “One of the top five EcoResorts in the World”. He returned to Italy in 2013 and opened the Eremito, introducing the new luxury tourism format for solo travellers. Now, just as in centuries past, the Eremito retains the austere essentiality of the ancient hermitage where time seems to have stood still. Guests sleep in the Celluzze, rooms with a small double bed and modest bathroom with shower, evoking the ancient cells used by the hermit priests, with bed linen woven and embroidered by hand using antique hemp yarn. No telephone, TV or Wi-Fi connection in the rooms, just a stone writing table and a comfortable chair. To enjoy the view simply stand at the window and lose yourself in the verdant landscape of the valleys. The same style and sobriety can be found at meal times, too, with a basic menu and simple dishes whose flavours recall the culinary traditions of the Umbrian region and the villages around the monastery.
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The majesty of the Umbrian villages that surround it enhance the sense of spirituality, casting a spell over eyes and soul
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No telephone, TV or Wi-Fi connection in the rooms, just a stone writing table and a comfortable chair. To enjoy the view simply stand at the window and lose yourself in the verdant landscape of the valleys
The cooking is vegetarian and vegan, with a fixed menu – seasonal fruit and vegetables, home-made pasta, bread, preserves and confectionery. In winter all the meals are served in front of a huge stone fireplace in the large Refectory, while in summer and warm spring days guests eat in the shade of the pergola in the garden. Naturally, meals are taken in silence. Body and spirit are refreshed in the Relaxation Area carved out of the rock next to the Yoga Room. Equilibrium is achieved against a background of ancient Gregorian chants and wellbeing is nurtured in the steam baths with seating. Sipping natural tisanes and tasting the retreat’s sweet, warm infusion called “Melemito”, guests will appreciate every moment, freely abandoning themselves to the pleasures of relaxation. eremito.com
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A SPECIAL FEATURE ON ART EVENTS IN ITALY
Veronica De Andreis
Elliot Erwitt, Usa Las Vegas, Nevada ’57. Showgirls ©Elliott Erwitt / Magnum Photos
ITALY
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TURIN ELLIOTT ERWITT. PERSONAE Italy’s first retrospective of Elliott Erwitt, one of the most celebrated contemporary photographers, with an exhibition of black and white and colour photos never before shown together. The exhibition features about 170 photos and is a unique opportunity to gain a special insight into the work of a man who is regarded as the photographer of the human comedy. He creates powerful images with an extraordinary elegant composition, and expresses his sense of irony through his pictures.
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FROM TIZIANO TO VAN DYCK. A PORTRAIT OF THE 16TH CENTURY Casa dei Carraresi - an important museum
Reggia di Venaria From September 27, 2018 to February 24, 2019 lavenaria.it
dedicated to European classical painting - hosts this sumptuous exhibition, displaying fifty exceptional paintings from one of the Veneto region’s major private collections, including works by great masters
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like Giorgione, Raffaello, Sebastiano del Piombo, Tiziano, Tintoretto and Van Dyck. The magnificent portraits are divided into six sections, creating a fascinating journey from the high Renaissance to Mannerism and the early stirrings of the Baroque. Curated by Ettore Merkel. Casa dei Carraresi From September 26, to February 3, 2019
Mario Merz Courtesy Fondazione Merz, Turin Photo: © Paolo Pellion
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MILAN MARIO MERZ. IGLOOS Realized in collaboration with Fondazione Merz the exhibition brings together Mario Merz’s most iconic group of works: more than 30 ‘igloos’ by the Arte Povera pioneer, dating from 1968 until the end of his life, will be displayed in the Pirelli HangarBicocca’s site. Merz was one of the
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GHIGLIA. CLASSIC & MODERN A great tribute to celebrate the highly distinctive artist Oscar Ghiglia, a talented self-taught painter in the figurative culture of the early 1900s and a close friend of Modigliani. Through fifty of his finest masterpieces, including twenty works never shown, the exhibition explores the Ghiglia’s art, a combination of tradition and modernity : a pictorial style unique for its pure invention,
first in Italy to use the installation medium,
influenced by Fattori, master of the Tuscan Macchiaioli,
and his Igloos, resembling primordial
and of Cézanne, master of French Impressionism.
habitations, become for the artist the
Curated by Vicente Todolì
Curated by Elisabetta Matteucci
archetype of inhabited places, a metaphor
Pirelli HangarBicocca
Centro Matteucci per l’Arte Moderna
for his reflection on the precariousness
From October 25, 2018 to February 24,2019
Until November 4, 2018
of contemporary living.
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Oscar Ghiglia Tavola imbandita1908 © Istituto Matteucci Fondazione Matteucci per l’Arte Moderna
Sebastiano-del-Piombo-Ritratto-di-Ippolito-de-Medici
Curated by Biba Giacchetti
ITALY
JAN FABRE. THE CASTLES IN THE HOUR BLUE BULDING presents the first solo exhibition ever held in Milan by one of the most important visual artists on the contemporary scene, Jan Fabre. The
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event even includes ad hoc installations inside the Sant’Eustorgio Cathedral and the Portinari Chapel. The castles and the Hour Blue,a sublime moment when the processes of metamorphosis take place, reflects Jan Fabre’s deepest beliefs - the fight for the authentic, tragic, mad and heroic spirit of hu mankind and the beauty and fragility of art. Curated by Melania Rossi Chapel building-gallery.com
Gerhard Richter Collezione privata © Gerhard Richter Archive
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Courbet. Petit Palais, Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris
TIZIANO/GERARD RICHTER. IL CIELO SULLA TERRA
COURBET AND NATURE
The Fondazione Palazzo Te invited the German artist
retrospective fifty years after the previous show
Gerhard Richter to express his intimate and lost lasting
in Italy. Father of realism, this great painter of the
relationship with the Italian Titian’s art, through a
19th century was a model for Manet, Monet and
series of 17 paintings in a dialogue with the subject
Impressionism. Consisting of fifty works coming from
of two masterpieces, The Annunciations.
major international museums, the exhibition helps
Richter describes his encounter with the mystery of
visitors discover the French master’s aesthetic, from
the Annunciation and the subject matter, the feminine,
his spectacular landscape paintings to the sensual
with works based on theory and practice of colour,
female nudes, and as well as his unique relationship
mutual transcendence and the connection between
with nature, his principal lyrical inspiration.
colours in their diversity.
Curated by Vincent Pomarède, Dominique de Font-
Curated by Helmut Friedel, Giovanni Iovane,
Réaulx, Isolde Pludermacher, Maria Luisa Pacelli
Marsel Grosso
and Barbara Guidi
Palazzo Te
Palazzo dei Diamanti
From October 7, 2018 to January 6, 2019
From September 22, 2018 to January 6, 2019
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VENICE OSVALDO LICINI. LET SHEER FOLLY SWEEP ME AWAY The Peggy Guggenheim Collection commemorates with a retrospective Osvaldo Licini, the great protagonist of Italian and international Modernism, who was awarded the Grand Prize for painting at the Venice Biennale in1958, a few months before his death. The exhibition explores Licini’s creative genesis, from figurative phase to geometric abstraction and fantasy creatures, and investigates the many facets of Licini’s personality, his lyrical, contemplative side and the more ironic and irreverent one aspect of his identity. Curated by Luca Massimo Barbero Palazzo Venier dei Leoni Dorsoduro - From September 22, 2018 to January 14,2019 guggenheim-venice.it
The Palazzo dei Diamanti devotes an important
Osvaldo Licini ph.Carlo Chiavacci, Pistoia © Osvaldo Licini, by SIAE 2018
From September 22, to December 22, 2018
Jan Fabre TIVOLI 1990
Building - Sant’Eustorgio Cathedral and Portinari
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Galleria Campari
ITALY
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FASHION STORIES CAMPARI IN STYLE Veronica De Andreis
The Galleria Campari - a corporate museum situated in the group’s headquarters designed by the architect Mario Botta - has mounted a new cultural and educational exhibition entitled “Fashion Stories. Campari in Style”, open from 5 October 2018 until 9 March 2019. It is devoted to the fascinating world of fashion, a world often featured in Campari’s communications. Curated by Renata Molho, renowned critic of customs and fashions, the exhibition is divided into four thematic sections, Elegance, Shape and Soul, Futurismi and Lettering, and develops through sketches, garments, accessories, photographs, graphics and magazines, examining the concept of timeless elegance, style and styles. Great works loaned by fashion houses, the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum, sketches and garments by Giorgio Armani, Roberto Capucci and Gianfranco Ferrè- are compared
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the Galleria Campari’s own archive, created and designed by major artists like Fortunato Depero and Bruno Munari, reflecting the brand’s sophisticated approach to art, custom and design.
Roberto Capucci, Abito Cerchio, 2007, Ph.Claudia Primangeli
museums and foundations - accessories by
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Eve Carcan FOR PLANET Antonella Euli
The Festival of Transformations inside the Castello Visconteo – Sforzesco in Vigevano throughout the last week of September is an opportunity to present the art of Eve Carcan, a pseudonym fusing the personalities of two Swiss artists, Patricia Carpani and Claudia Cantoni
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ve Carcan is a “virtual” artist, with a surname combining
the West. Her photographs enable Claudia Cantoni, a painter
the first three letters of Carpani and Cantoni. In French and
deeply connected with the spiritual nature of things and the
English, Eve denotes the ancestral woman, the supreme
social development of human rights, to initiate a dialogue -
mother, archetype of all who have succeeded her in the art
through colour and paintwork- with her counterpart, Patricia
of creating new life throughout the centuries. Eve Carcan is
Carpani. They produce collaborative events and communicative
a special genetic combination, conceived by two contrasting
actions, under the name Eve Carcan, but also individually,
feminine personalities. Patricia Carpani is a photographer who
presenting their personal artistic and poetic researches. Eve
ravenously absorbs images and visions that stand out from
Carcan has created seventeen canvases for the exhibitions, each
the break through the ordinary experiences that are part of
representing one of the seventeen Sustainable Development
our daily routine, presenting explorative observations of our
Goals included in the Global Agenda 2030, published by the
world that are far removed from the artificial urban routes of
United Nations on 25th September 2015.
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IDOLS The Power of Images Veronica De Andreis
Two thousand years of human effigies. In Venice, the world premiere of a major show on myths of the early civilisations
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he Giancarlo Ligabue Foundation crowned its first three years of activities with a fascinating exhibition held in the Palazzo Loredan in Venice, home of the Veneto Institute of
Science, Arts and Literature, from 15 September 2018 to 20 January 2019. Established in January 2016 by Inti Ligabue, as tribute to his father Giancarlo, the great palaeontologist and archaeologist, the Foundation is devoted to several areas of interest, principally archaeology, anthropology, palaeontology, natural, sciences and figurative arts. “Idols. The Power of Images “ is the first attempt to compare works of arts depicting the human body - over a very long period and across an immense space - from the Neolithic to the late Bronze Age, 4000 - 2000 BC, in the East and the West, from the Iberian Peninsula to the Indus Valley, from the shores of the Atlantic to the remote confines of the Far East. The period examined is the so-called era of transition, when humanity moved from agricultural villages into more organised centres, inspiring the dawn of civilisation, a time of expression
© Fondazione Giancarlo Ligabue Ph. Hughes Dubois
through works of art, idols and myths, a search for the divine
Bottom and right, female figure with crossed legs. Cyclades, possibly Amorgos Late Neolithic ((5th to 4th millennium BC).Marble, Musées Royaux d’Art et d’Histoire, Bruxelles. Above, Inti Ligabue, President of the Giancarlo Ligabue Foundation, Venice
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and a longing for faith. Along this journey through time and space it is surprising to see how similar traditions and images developed in very distant regions of the world, and despite the distance, their connections and trading produced anthropomorphic figurines that used the same rare and exotic materials - obsidian from Sardinia and Anatolia, lapis lazuli from Afghanistan, and ivory from Africa and India. Visitors to the exhibition will find a hundred extraordinary statuettes reproducing human features, some of exceptional historical and scientific value and rarity. Fourteen belong to the Ligabue Collection, and the others are loaned from major European
© Fondazione Giancarlo Ligabue Ph. Hughes Dubois
© Fondazione Giancarlo Ligabue Ph. Hughes Dubois
Bottom and below, The Ligabue Venus Afghanistan, Oxus Culture late 3rdearly 2nd millennium BC Limestone, chlorite. Ligabue Collection, Venice. Feminine Geometrical Figure Sardinia, Turriga (Senorbì) Late Neolithic Marble Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Cagliari
Cruciform figurine, Cipro, Chalcolithic Age( 3400-2800-2700 BC ) Picrolite, Ligabue Collection, Venice
museums and international private collections, and have never before been shown in a themed exhibition. The aesthetic images of idols were based on the human body and initially had feminine traits in the form of the so-called “mother goddess”. This did not reflect a matriarchal society, but the female figure sustaining, nourishing and giving birth to life, associated with the Earth and the power of the universe. Then with the emergence of increasingly well-structured societies the subjects became much more prevalently male, with gods, sovereigns and heroes. The exhibition enjoys a solid historical and archaeological basis, exhibitor curator, Annie Caubet - a renowned archaeologist and honorary curator at the Musée du Louvre, also the editor of the catalogue published by Skira.
Venice Palazzo Loredan fondazioneligabue.it - palazzoloredan.it
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thanks to contributions from international experts, especially the
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Sleeping in history Antonella Euli
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Villa Feltrinelli is a magnificent Art Deco building in Gargnano, on the western shore of Lake Garda
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a Villa, surrounded by a centuries old estate covering three hectares, was built in 1892 by the Milanese architect Alberico Barbiano di Belgiojoso for brothers Angelo and Giacomo Feltrinelli, the sons of the timber
magnate Faustino Feltrinelli, and became the family’s summer residence. The interiors boast magnificently decorated wood panels created as a tribute to what, in the early 20th century, was the family’s main area of business. After years of varying fortunes, in 1997 the villa was bought with the intention of restoring it to its original splendour, respecting its style and its historic importance, giving it new life.
The restoration was
carried out under the supervision of the Department of Fine Arts of the provinces of Brescia and Mantova. The aim of the restoration, which took a total of four years to complete, was to respect and conserve every single detail of the building in its original form, reconstructing the villa’s interiors on the basis of evidence provided by a large photographic archive. Often starting with just a few small fragments, the team from Brescia led by Guido Malzani has given new life to the splendid ceilings, plaster decorations and fine carpentry. The public areas of the Villa Feltrinelli also feature large frescoes by the Lieti brothers. The Grand Hotel now offers twenty rooms and suites, each with a distinctive character, its furnishings and décor reflecting a theme and atmosphere inspired by history or art. Every room is designed and decorated in its own special way, incorporating seventy original pieces and antique furniture. The BAMO studio of San Francisco chose the furniture and fabrics. The original fabrics were reproduced by Rubelli of Venice. The ceilings of the main villa’s first-floor rooms host 19th century frescoes by the Lieti brothers. A love of detail is made clear by the personal touch given to each room, with black and white photos, Murano glass lamps, marbled Venetian paper table sets and an eclectic selection of portraits and period prints on the walls. Of course, new furniture and new decorative elements were required, creating an imaginative, harmonious play with the existing elements. All the rooms feature a high-fidelity audio system with eight music channels playing jazz, classical music, opera and pop. The marble bathrooms have heated
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floors, and some measure up fifty square metres. Guests
or in the intimate setting of the dining room with an open
dine in the “Villa Feltrinelli” restaurant, awarded two Michelin
fireplace. The Regeneration Lounge offers multisensory
stars in 2013. It offers a refined, creative cuisine and a choice
experiences and highly-effective treatments that transport
of prestigious wines from the hotel’s private cellars. Every
guests into a world of total wellbeing. Finally, guests can stroll
creation by chef Stefano Baiocco is unique, as is the produce
around the park, renovated by Andreas Kipar, the illustrious
from the vegetable garden, picked fresh every day. The meal
Milanese architect and landscaper, who has restored the its
is served in the romantic pergola with a view of Lake Garda
exotic late 19th century charm. villafeltrinelli.com
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The Grand Hotel now offers twenty rooms and suites, each with a distinctive character, its furnishings and dĂŠcor reflecting a theme and atmosphere inspired by history or art
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