Gastronomic treasures of Sorrento

One of the treasures of Sorrento and the reasons to choose it as vacation destination is securily its delicious cuisine, the products of his land and the secret recipe of pizza.
Sorrento and, more generally, all the Sorrento peninsula has indeed become an important step for wine tourism and conquer the palates of Italians tourists and of all the world. From Agerola mozzarella, to provolone del Monaco DOP, to pasta of Gragnano,to tomatoes of Sorrento, until to Extra Virgin Olive Oil Dop of Sorrento Peninsula.

Italian Wine merchant for passion

Italian Wine Selection is the result of the Terminiello’s family fine Italian wine commitment and the passion.
The wine shop Italian Wine Selection was founded in the 2006 as an evolution of the Restaurant O 'Canonico, an historical restaurant located in Piazza Tasso, the Sorrento's main square, considered all along a good taste bastion.

The Neapolitan pizza stg at risk of extinction!

The Neapolitan pizza stg at risk of extinction!
No, we are not kidding. The Neapolitan pizza, which only a year ago has received recognition the Italian Stg denomination (Traditional Specialty Guaranteed) may risk great!
A knock to the heart for all lovers of this healthy and tasty dish. The blow comes from the European Commission which has just approved a proposal seeking the suspension of all Stg that have not protected their name (in this case, pizza), but only the recipe.

Wedding soup

A typical recipe for Christmas and furthermore Neapolitan? But surely the wedding soup, one of the great classics of the Neapolitan culinary tradition.
At first sight it might seem a simple broth soup, but when you have tasted it, well, that's another story!
Rich in fat and sappy, the wedding soup requires a very long and laborious preparation, but the result is far worth it!

Conditioner with olive oil and honey

The hair, all women mixed blessing. Who has curly hair wants straight hair and gave them to them to be curly hair and vice versa. People are never happy!
And what about the muggy and humid summer and the cold winter... Not to mention the evil little drop of water which neutralizes the job done! And the hair products, do we want to talk about? The perfect hair-addict, or hair products collector, if you prefer, can be recognized from the abnormal amounts of bottles stacked up on each shelf of the bathroom.

Salad of reinforcement

Christmas lunch is coming and today we suggest a typically Christmas recipe: salad of reinforcement that can not fail on a table the day of the Neapolitan Christmas Eve.
Many traditions are linked to its name: according to a first version this salad is prepared for the dinner of Christmas Eve and reinforced every day until New Year's Eve, while the second version this salad serves to reinforce Eve dinner considered as lean because based on the fish.

The best of the best Italian Wines

Have you ever wondered what the best Italian wine is? There are many guides, many winners, but at the end what is the top of the top Italian wines?
The difficult question is resolved by the Milano Finanza’s "Guide of Guides" which has crossed the votes of the major guides: Gambero Rosso, Espresso, Veronelli and Maroni.
The Guide of the Guide has been compiled by the MF Milano Finanza’s wine editor Cesare Pillon.
Heading the list of Italian wines, one of the most popular Campania wine, the Taurasi Radici Riserva 2004 by Mastrobernardino.

Organic farming and extravirgin olive oil

Organic farming; today everybody is talking about, but what is it really?
First of all, organic farming is a school of thought, which has as main aim the protection and the preservation of the earth and its inhabitants.
In a land polluted by pesticides, pollution and global warming, has developed the organic farming, which doesn’t produce on the basis of mere economic interests, but it produces sustainable and healthy food.

Where to eat in Sorrento

Christmas is just around the corner. And the pastry shops of the Sorrento Peninsula are starting to take out of the oven the delicious sweets tradition.
On the dinner tables throughout Campania, Naples in the lead, are obligatory the inimitable "struffoli",the balls of fried dough dipped in the honey, decorated with colored sprinkles and candied fruit.

The wine: a good investment

It will be for the air of crisis or for the cold winds which come from the high finance world, it remains a fact that banks have decided to invest in agriculture.
Yeah, I'm not joking at all! The Monte dei Paschi di Siena, MPS, if you prefer, the oldest Italian bank, has launched an ambitious wine project.

Pizza and wine: a love wedding

Who has said that pizza rhymes only with beer?
Have you ever matched pizza and wine? If not, this is the right time to match the two great classics of Italian cuisine.
A wedding a little bit risky, but of love, of those thwarted, then at the end are those who are more successful.
And so that once seemed only a pub combination, has received its official recognition by sommeliers and wine experts elite.

Christmas recipe: the struffoli

Struffoli are typical Neapolitans desserts as pastiera and sfogliatelle, although their origins date back to the ancient Greeks, who left us this fragrant Christmas cake.
Every family has its own recipe and its variations, jealously guarded by the grandmothers and the official family cooks.
But this Christmas let’s attempt in the preparation of this delicious cake that will make sure your mouth water!

Vip and wine

Vip and wine: a winning combination!
Besides the classic perfumes of the stars, which are classic, the new must-have for celebrities is a vine in which produce good wine, better if in the Maremma Toscana.
So stop with the usual lines of clothing and gadgets, the status symbol is the wine!

Meatball with mushrooms

What can I cook today? The rainy winter days certainly does not bring happiness, how about that a soup or a dish with legumes as a base, which although rich in vitamins and proteins do not stimulate the appetite, especially for children.

The big question is: what can I cook today to brighten the day, aside from the usual broths? I, considered the season, should eat meatballs with mushrooms, a cheerful and tasty dish, as meatballs with mushrooms!

But here's the recipe!

New wine: autumn excellence

Only since the 5th of November, you can uncork the bottles of one of the most renowned wines: the new wine.
This year, the sweet Italian red wine production has been two weeks in advance compared with the arrival on the market of the French competitors Beaujolais nouveau, which will be enjoyed only after the third Thursday of November, the 18th of the month to be more precise.

Olive oil around Italy thanks to Girolio

Olive oil around Italy?
A nice idea becomes reality on the 6th of November in Foggia with Girolio: eleven stages in the sign of the olive oil and typical Italian products.
A road trip n the most important olive oil producers regions, a route in the taste and flavors of the finest Italian tradition.
There are many initiatives among meetings, tastings, exhibitions and visits to mills.

Cod Salad

The salads are considered a typical summer dish, classically seasoned with lemon oil or vinegar but the nature offers a variety of products typically autumnal that can be ingredients of tasty and full of flavour salads of autumn.
Here's an original and easy to do recipe:

The Wine of Campania wins

On October 31 at the City of Taste of Naples was held the Gala Wine of Campania with Gambero Rosso, an event that has been a great success and has been a meeting point between institutions and producers to take stock of the situation on the Italian wine sector of five provinces of Campania.

The participating companies, 34 with 43 labels, are those selected by the Gambero Rosso that , on the Italian Wines Guide 2011, have received two or three colored glasses. Debates, round tables, seminars and tasting tables have marked the event with the aim of highlight the excellence of the wines from Campania.

Fridays at the Canonico 1898

If you love wine and good food you cannot miss the Friday at the Canonico 1898. The restaurant is located in Piazza Tasso, in the heart of the city of Sorrento and receives its guests in a sober and elegant environment.

The olive oil wardship

Today, almost everything can be forged. Although at first sight, the fake product could be mistaken for the original, but at a more deep and accurate exam differences are noticed. Since it is the quality the distinctive character of a good product.
Also the same may be said of the made in Italy food, since many years it has been object of a copying act, accomplished especially by China and America.

Risotto with pumpkins and sparkling wine

Halloween is approaching and although it is a traditional American holiday it combines very well with the typical Italian cuisine.
So why do not content children and why not, even great, with easy recipes?
For example the risotto with pumpkin and sparkling. Risotto is a typical Venetian dish, while the pumpkin is the quintessential symbol of Halloween.

Secrets for a perfect frying

Which oil can we use for frying?
And here are unleashed different schools of thought. Who takes the part of seed oil, who have flaunts his deep love for the olive oil.
From a purely scientific point of view, the main quality that must to have a frying oil, is the stability, that is to say that the frying oil should not exceed the "smoke point" or "pyrolysis", in other words the frying oil doesn’t have to reach a temperature that can generate toxic substances for our body.

Risotto flavored with white truffle oil

An original gift, a delicious and tasty condiment for your recipes and a genuine product to keep in your pantry. What is this?
Aromatic olive oil italy or fruity olive oil, a product that you are also becoming popular in Italian market and in the foreign market is even preferred pure oil to flavor dishes. Initially it was made almost exclusively oil flavored with chili and it is now possible choose the flavor you prefer, from the parsley to rosemary, from basil to rocket, etc. ..

Gambero Rosso's Three Glasses

Also this year is ended the assignment of the prestigious "Gambero Rosso’s three glasses", reached to its twenty-fourth edition with more than twenty thousand reviewed wines and more than two thousand producers.
But let's take a look at the categories, which include the Three Green Glasses and Three Glass Plus.

Scialatielli with clams and zucchini

The best way to win a man? Obvious: tempt him with delicacies!
If, once won him, you want to awake the dormant passion, you can also try an aphrodisiac recipe. To play or to joke why do not try?
Today I propose you the scialatielli with zucchini and clams, simple but sensational. Clams are rich in zinc, a love mineral for him and her!

Sorrento Pizza

The main ingredients of a holiday in Sorrento are the sea, nature, culture, but also good food. The gastronomic tradition is one of the treasures of Naples and in particular the Sorrento peninsula and his delight tourists with typical products, such as

Franciacorta, the sparkling wine

Franciacorta is not a champagne, but the Franciacorta is the Italian sparkling for excellence. There is no party in Italy that is not celebrated sipping a glass of this Italian sparkling wine.
Everything starts in the area of Franciacorta, a small piece of land nestled between the Lake Isea and Brescia. It is here that is born the Franciacorta.

Merano Wine Festival and the Wine Resorts

In the enchanting frame of the building of the Kurhaus Meran from 5th to 8th of November 2010 will be held the nineteenth edition of the Merano Wine Festival.
The most exclusive and most elegant oenogastronomic events in Europe during which will be brought to light all wineries of excellence, all the best gastronomic products of our place and the perfect combination of charm hotellerie and star chefs.

Soup with mushrooms and chestnuts

Fall: If you are sad for the end of the summer, you can console with the typical seasonal products, such as mushrooms and chestnuts.
If you love soup, I can suggest you the soup with mushroom and chestnuts.
Simple and delicious, this soup will surprise you with its delicate and creamy taste.

The Winett

From the 2nd to the 4th of November comes back in Venice, in the Westin Europa & Regina in Venice, the tenth edition of the workshop Winett.
Forget the usual and the usual fair stands! The Winett is a new business to business workshops, organized on the basis of the revolutionary formula that "sells buyers to sellers!
Each day will be devoted to a specific geographic area: November 2 will be the turn of Europe, the Americas and the third of the Asie, and so not only Italian wines.

Italian wines: the world's best

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2004 Castello di Romitorio was declared as the best Italian wine in the world during the twenty-seventh edition of the International Wine Challenge. British competition in which some among the best international tasters have tasted "blind" as many as 10 thousand wines from around the world.

Health Allieds

The arrival of autumn brings with it sadness and apathy, a common uneasinessthat affects about 70% of the Italian population.
Often sufferers are unaware. But you cannot certainly ignore the headaches, digestive difficulties, and tiredness and heaviness, not to mention the loss of libido ...

A gourmet always with you

Are you planning a romantic dinner and do you want to make a strong impression? Or maybe do you have a working dinner and you want that everything will be perfect?
What to do? Who contact to take a counsel?
Simple! Now you can safely rely on your iphone!

Flavours of Sorrento: pizza, mozzarella cheese and limoncello

Sorrento always attracted tourists from around the world for its natural and cultural beauty and also boasts a rich and succulent gastronomic tradition. And then Sorrento is a perfect destination for enogastronomic tourism
What to eat?

A record wine

A bottle of Italian wine, the 'Andrea' (50% Sangiovese, Merlot 15%, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah 5%, 15% Other red grapes) of the Umbrian winery Monte Vibiano has been sold at auction for the record sum of 70,000 euros. A very high price for a good Italian red wine!

Spaghetti with lemon and shrimps

Are you tired of the usual dishes? Today we suggest you the spaghetti with lemon and shrimps.
Easy to make and with high impact, this recipe will surprise your guests with a delicate and vivacious taste, especially if you have few ideas and you do not want to try elaborate dishes.

Has been opened Italian Wine Museum

WiMu, the most innovative Italian Wine Museum, has been opened in Barolo the capital of what is considered the "king of italian wines". The Barolo is indeed a worthy representative of Made in Italy from 1751 and is the official wine of the Court of Savoy.
The WiMu has been inaugurated Sunday, September 12 2010 and for the first time has been realized a non-traditional museum, characterized not by a simple display of wines but by a real sensory and emotional path

The perfect gift: Italian wine

The perfect gift for any occasion?
Certainly a good Italian wine, whether red, white or rosé! The wine is indicated to celebrate an anniversary, is the right choice for a gift to employers work, the father and is always welcome in a family.
The problem is to choose the correct label depending on the tastes and occasions. In this regard counsel Italianwineselection (Italian wine merchants)

Ideas for Christmas gifts

Christmas is approaching. To not to make a desperate and spasmodic running to the last gift, play in advance!
In fact, last-minute gifts usually have never successful, since very often because of the haste, a bad counselor; we make useless gifts that maybe will be even recycled!

The Mediterranean diet as World Heritage Site

The Mediterranean diet is close to becoming a World intangible Heritage Site! The UNESCO has finally given the green light to the long-awaited recognition, which will now only be ratified by the Executive Committee of Heritage Convention, which will be held starting from the 14th to the 19th of November in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Great Wine Festival

At Villa Belvedere in Mirano Sunday, September 12 will be held the third edition of the Great Wine Festival sponsored by the Enoteca Cantine dei Dogi Mirano and wine service will be furnished by the delegation of Venice Italian Sommelier Association.
Protagonists of the event are excellent wines, winners of international wine competitions like the Decanter World Wine Awards 2010 and reviewed wines from Wine Spectator magazine.

Wine and i-phone

Do you want to know a record sommelier, to bring with you, in any restaurant?
The solution is at the hand, pardon at the phone!
There are, in fact, many apps for the i-Phone that encourage good food and wine matchings.

Pasta with rocket sauce

Continue with the parade of summer recipes!
This time we suggest you the pasta with rocket sauce, a very simple but very tasty recipe!
An excellent replacement at the classic basil and garlic sauce!
The rocket is an herb with a strong flavor, which lends itself very well as a condiment!
But let pass to the recipe!

Where to eat in Sorrento

Have you booked your holiday in Sorrento and are looking for suggestions about restaurant and pizzerie?
Sorrento is a land rich in natural tastes and offers tourists the opportunity to take real gastronomic tours to conquer with its typical products: tomatoes, citrus, mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil which also are ingredients of the much-loved pizza Italy.

The Eggplants Parmigiana

The eggplant parmigiana needs no introduction. Its unique flavor and taste gourmet has admirers from all over the world.
The eggplant parmigiana is the main dish par excellence of the mother, grandmother or aunt.

And the delicious smell that is released as soon as when this culinary wonder is ready is irresistible!
But we can try to do it!

The Mediterranean diet for your wealth

The Mediterranean diet is a leading player on our table in the diseases prevention.
Health, in fact, begins on the table with the right foods, like wine, coffee and, after hearing after hearing, even chocolate!
Coffee reduces the risk of venous thrombosis, while coffee is a cure post-infarction.
Chocolate, instead increases the power of anti-aggregating of the aspirin.

The house of olive oil

Has born in Leverano, a small village in Salento which can boast a century-old oil tradition, the cultural center "House of olive - Oleoteca of Italy".
Located in an old mill, in an ancient building of 1600, the Olive House offers itself as a place where we can value the knowledge and traditions connected with olive oil.

Within a wide exposure of the finest extra virgin olive oil from all over Italy.
Rich is the book of seminars and conferences, but also numerous development projects of food and wine itineraries. The aim is to spread the culture of eating well.
Olive oil is in fact one of the basis foods of the Mediterranean diet, rich in nutrients and proteins useful for the welfare.

Its proper use in the daily can prevent and combat the onset of diseases and disorders.
Olive oil is good and it is also a tasty food: you can not ask otherwise! If you love trying new flavors, in addition to traditional olive oil dop, you can savor the taste delicious orange olive oil, lemons, truffles, rosemary ... and many others!

Italian Wine and World Cup 2010

"Up to 11 July during the afternoon meetings will provide detailed presentations of our excellent tasting only for private operators, to present new products that can meet their interest, by type, region, taste."
So Italian wine triumphs in Wine Bar House of “Casa Azzurri” where meet regional actors, journalists, restaurateurs and personalities from the world of football. In short, the Italian wine shop is the hero of World Cup of 2010, some 110 labels are available for fans to cheer for their team. Daily at 12:00 and at 19:00 organizes tastings Made in Italy, dishes and typical Italian food (sausage, Gorgonzola, Grana Padano, Parmigiano Reggiano) accompanied by the best wines of the Italian wine tradition.
Now selling Italian wines abroad is by 7% in the oenological products and wine shop online becomes the new window of Italian wine on the world.

Made in Sorrento Italy

"Analysis of the Economic Observatory of Unaprol data import-export with non-EU countries in relation to the first quarter of 2010 shows for the segment of valuable oil (extra virgin), an increase in exports of 19% in value and of 22% in quantity compared to the same quarter of 2009. "
In short the economic recovery emerges in the food and extra virgin olive oil is a symbol of Made in Italy more successful abroad. In today's society increasingly tied to the Internet world buy italian oil has broken down geographical barriers and now American, Australian, English may have on their tables Italian oil or better Sorrento Italian olive oil.

Flavored olive oil

The olive oil is the crowning touch of each dish!

The olive oil gives that extra touch to any recipe to give it taste and character. But not all the oils are the same: there are robust and delicate oils and since some years in Italy are affirming flavored oils.

Flavored oils gives flavor and vivacity to your to dishes, giving them special aromas. For example, flavored oil with rosemary can transform a simple chicken breast in to a tasty and diet plate.

If you do not want to make homemade flavored oil, the Mill Gargiulo produces an excellent olive oil, which, together with spices, Sorrento lemons and oranges, as well as mushrooms and truffles, creates an oil flavor unique!