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At VinAway, we believe that discovering Italy means understanding its people, its land, and the traditions that bring them together.

In preparation for the upcoming journeys, we’ve gathered a selection of trusted guides, stories, and regional resources that celebrate Italy’s wines, olive oils, cuisine, and the remarkable regions we love most.

These curated links offer a glimpse into the authentic Italy that inspires everything we do — from our itineraries to the partnerships we build across the country.

🍇 Italian Wine & Winemakers

Explore Italy’s world of vineyards and native grapes — from Montepulciano to Nero d’Avola.

• Gambero Rosso — Italy’s most respected food and wine guide.

• Slow Wine — Sustainable wineries and authentic producers.

• Decanter Italy — International insight into Italian regions and vintages.

• Italian Wine Central — Educational resource with regional maps and grape guides.

• Vinitaly International — A leading event and hub for Italian wine culture.

🫒 Olive Oil & Artisan Mills

Italy’s extra virgin olive oils tell stories of family, soil, and centuries-old traditions.

• Olio Officina — A beautiful journal dedicated to olive oil culture.

• Flos Olei — Global guide to the world’s best extra virgin oils.

• Slow Food Olive Oil Guide — Highlighting Italy’s finest small mills.

• Italia Olivicola — Consortium promoting Italian olive growers.

🍝 Italian Cuisine & Culinary Heritage

Italian cuisine is a journey through simplicity, seasonality, and passion.

• La Cucina Italiana — Classic recipes and regional stories.

• Eataly Magazine — A celebration of Italian producers and ingredients.

• Great Italian Chefs — Inspirational chefs and authentic recipes.

• Slow Food Italia — The movement preserving Italy’s food biodiversity.

🏞️ Regions We Love

Abruzzo

• Abruzzo Turismo — Official tourism guide with itineraries and events.

• Life in Abruzzo — Travel, culture, and local life through an expat’s lens.

• Escape to Abruzzo — Modern blog featuring regional wines and towns.

• Stanley Tucci in Abruzzo

• Top 10 of Abruzzo

Sicily

• Visit Sicily — Official portal of Sicilian tourism.

• Best 20 Wines of Sicily — Native grapes and regional DOCs.

• The Thinking Traveller Blog — Essays on Sicilian food, culture, and landscapes.

Puglia

• Italia Sweet Italia - What to See in Puglia.

• Puglia Paradise Blog — Elegant travel insights and hidden gems.

• Roam and Thrive — Unmissable Puglia Vineyards.

Umbria

• Umbriatourism.it — Official regional site for events and itineraries.

• The Discoveries of… Umbria — 13 cool things to do in Umbria.

• Strada del Sagrantino — The wine route through Montefalco and Bevagna.