Architecture
Free like Oscar
"Architecture consists of dream, imagination, curves and empty spaces."
Recipe
Casunziei’ dumplings
The culinary tradition of the Camelico is based on alpine farming. Each village in the valley has at least one restaurant with its own specialties and traditions.
Culture
A secret, tiny mountain village
In the very high Cadore, on the border between South Tyrol and Austria, lies the Val Comelico, a valley as small as it is enchanting.
Recipe
Pollo alla cacciatora (Hunter's chicken)
Today it is snowing in Pienza which calls for one of my favourite winter dishes. “This beautiful chicken cacciatore simply bubbles away in the oven, making it perfect for gatherings ”
Culture
In conversation with the hosts of Ceda M
A respectful approach to history, the challenges of rebuilding, and what it is like to be immersed in a world far away from the crowds
Art
Artists X Carma X Climate Change
Three important international artists have produce exclusive art pieces focused on Climate change
Architecture
Ospitalità Diffusa
Guests become part of daily life, by discovering the rhythm, the times of work and rest as well as the way of life in the mountains together with the inhabitants.
Wine
A vine romance
"Love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking forward together in the same direction" Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Recipe
A Winter Treat
One of the unique features of panforte is its rich history. It is said to have originated in the Middle Ages as a medicinal treat that was believed to have health benefits.
Wine
Paolo e Noemia d’Amico
A couple’s dream of wine, art and hospitality. A unique project, a wine-tasting here is a must!
Recipe
Chocolate and Orange Panettone Recipe
Panettone is an Italian Sweetbread, originally from Milan, and enjoyed at Christmas and New Year. The beginnings of this cake appear to date from the Roman Empire.
Art
Because I am worthless...
Villa Tirrena is a remarkable property to visit, made even more extraordinary by what you'll find in its gardens.
Tagliatelle with Gorgonzola, radicchio, figs and hazelnuts from Piedmont
Tagliatelle with Gorgonzola, radicchio, figs and hazelnuts from Piedmont
Culinary Highlights
A bit of an Italian celebrity
“La Dolce vita di David Rocco”, "Hells Kitchen - Italia" and growing up with grandmother Marisa.
Culinary Highlights
The best places for an authentic neapolitan pizza in Rome
The best spots for an authentic Neapolitan pizza in Rome
Recipe
The Italian art of the aperitivo
5 Classic Italian Cocktails: Laurini A'rbei, Negroni, Aperol Spritz, Bellini, Classic Martini
Recipe
Ottolenghi's Burrata With Grilled Grapes & Basil
Here, sweet red grapes are skewered and grilled—a method that is as simple as it is impressive.
Culture
Special Umbria
World traveller, Umbria expert and Spello local, Andrea Flalkner let's you into the secrets of Umbria
Recipe
Spaghetti alla puttanesca
What does the name refer to, and why? The secrets of a good Puttanesca
Culture
Village
Growing up with a famous sibling…
What is it like when you grown up with a famous sibling? This is what happened to Spello, the little sister of Assisi
Architecture
Horizontal metaphors amidst an archaic landscape
The Maremma, the unspoilt, wild south of Tuscany is a hidden gem. The Maremma house is state-of-the-art architecture on this magnificent spot.
Village
Culture
Tuscan Gems
A few of our favourite villages near Invidia that are definitely worth a visit. Take a bicycle, vintage scooter or Fiat500 and set off along the Tuscan country lanes
Activity
Truffel hunting
Nico the truffle hunter from Montisi, a skill he learned from his grand-father and hopes to pass on to his own children.
Culture
Abbey Monte Oliveto Maggiore
The abbey is still in use by the silent monks, dressed in white robes who live here
Tuscan Chef in a Little Kitchen
The best cooking classes with Alessandro Piccinini, in Montisi, a very pretty medieval hill top village near Podere Invidia
Activity
Bagni San Filippo
These hot springs are among the insider tips of Siena region, far away from mass tourism
Village
Bagno Vignoni
Mystical atmosphere in the cooler months when this gorgeous square is often bathed in mist as the hot air from the pools rises
Village
Culinary Highlights
Culture
Wine
The hidden secret of Montepulciano
The hilltop village is honeycombed with tunnels and cantine where the vino nobile is made and stored in barrels and bottles.
Recipe
Truffle Pasta
Autumn in Tuscany is magical! The vineyards turn thousands of different colors and truffle season is in full swing!
Other
Emma Children's Hospital
It's very special to be of significance to Emma Children's Hospital. Plinius is proud to contribute to the EmmaNext.gala next Friday by making available a luxurious stay in one of our Villa in Tuscany
Beach
The two sisters
A great day at the beach, the seaside town of Sirolo is beautiful.
Culture
It was never meant to be beautiful
A 16th-century horror show built in a lovely Italian garden; Parco dei Monstri - The Monsters of Bomarzo
Recipe
Le migliori polpette di tonno
A delicious Sicilian dish. Made with fresh fish, herbs and spices, these tuna meatballs are even better then the meaty version ”
Culture
Tapping into Green Gold
Autumn is one of the most exciting and unforgettable times of the year to visit Tuscany. Harvest season is in full swing which means new wine and olive oil tasting, and the hunt for winter white truffles begins.
Recipe
Fig Salad with marinated mozzarella
Salad of figs with marinated buffalo mozzarella, mint and fig. A delicious starter especially in Fig season in September Italy
Culinary Highlights
A traditional recipe from Piedmont
Recipe for Agnelotti del Plin from Eataly. Atypical Piedmontese dish
Culture
Sustainability
It's funny how life works out....
It was a life long dream of one woman, my mother, Francesca Bevilacque
Sports
L'Eroica
Unique cycling event in Tuscany; Vintage bicycles, Retro outfits & Strada Bianca.
Sustainability
6 Simple Ways to Go Green
How to set up a more Sustainable Holiday Rental business in an easy, practical and affordable way.
Culture
Culinary Highlights
The Pope and La Bandita...
Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini who later became Pope Pius II and his “utopian” town; Pienza
Culinary Highlights
"Il Conte Matto"
Excellent Slow-food restaurant in the castle’s 14C hunting lodge
Recipe
Orecchiette with roasted tomatoes and stracciatella cheese.
Super Simple & Delicious! One of our favorite recipes of Mimi Thorisson from her new cookbook
Culture
Italy Food Markets
15 Authentic Italy Food Markets You Absolutely Have to Visit!
Wine
Podere Alberese
The exceptional women of Podere Alberese: Award-wining wine, Art & Poetry in the heart of Tuscany.
Recipe
Classic recipe for Cacio e Pepe
The classic Italian recipe for Cacio e Pepe from Mimi Thorisson's old world Italian
Culture
Greatest Italian Movies
Captivating Italian movies to watch. The Plinius movie list: 50 Greatest Italian Movies of all time!
Activity
Vintage Fiat 500
Rent a vintage Fiat 500 or Vespa Scooter and enjoy the Tuscan Countryside. Combine it with a nice lunch in Monticchiello or bring a picnic and find the perfect spot
Culinary Highlights
Fattoria San Martino
A rural, tranquil and beautiful Italian guest house; The small and very charming Fattoria San Martino, just outside the city walls of Montepulciano
Art
Culinary Highlights
Wine
Castello di Ama
Wine, Art, Hospitality. Castello di Ama is located in a medieval hilltop town just north of Siena in Chianti, this winery feels like a fairytale. Art by by international artists: a.o Anish Kapoor, Miroslaw Balka, Kendell Geers, Chen Zhen, Daniel Buren.