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oo much is equal to n oth in g. Th e media bulimia of t he l a s t few month s h as con fused us, leavin g us few cer tainties, a m ong w hich th at of n ot bein g able to travel. An d n ot on ly t hat, b ut al so th e displeasure of n ot bein g able to meet, if n ot s p a ce d, disin fec ted, sh ielded an d so on . I n sh or t, th is masked b a l l t hat we are exper ien cin g offer s us, amon g its var ious, eve n t ra gi c, imp lic ation s, an un expec ted oppor tun it y for discover y. A j our ne y into our selves to rediscover lost pleasures on th e road, s uc h a s readin g a book , gettin g up late, cook in g, spen din g more q ua l i t y t ime with th e family.

What we were told as c h ildren “n ot all evil comes to ha r m” i s, p er haps, tr ue as lon g as we c an avoid th e wor st. Vox po p ul i , vox dei. I n sh or t, let ’s tak e th is oppor tun it y to get to k n ow e a c h o t her better, wh atever th e color of our area. An d don’t wor r y, nex t summer will be th e begin n in g of th e recover y an d we G re at Traveler s will be at th e front of th e lin e.

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he DoubleTree by Hilton in Trieste, recently inaugurated

by HNH Hospitality, one of the main Italian independent hotel operators in the management of 4 and 5 star hotels, per fectly combines the historicity of architectural forms with the needs of contemporaneity. This is immediately confirmed upon entering the spacious lobby, inspired by the solemnity of classicism, which welcomes guests immediately attracted by the iconic marble fountain depicting Neptune with three lions drinking.

In the imposing building, conceived between 1911 and 1913 by architects Ruggero and Arduino Berlam, the motif of solemnity is recurrent starting from the monumental staircase that leads to the first floor where one can wander around the historic librar y.

Here, however, there is also the Berlam Coffee Tea & Cocktail which, overlooking Piazza della Repubblica, is an ideal meeting point before moving on to the Novecento restaurant with its menu attentive to local and international cuisine.

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The majestic lines of the building are enhanced and softened by a modern design that enhances the brightness of the common areas. A soft and classic tone then accompanies the guest along the extensive corridors that lead to the comfortable and functional rooms and suites.

At DoubleTree by Hilton in Trieste, the signs of solemn architecture have been respected thanks to a careful renovation that has well interpreted the needs of modern international hospitality.

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DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON Trieste, Italia www.hiltonhotels.it Rooms & Suites 125 Villas 0 - Restaurants 1 Spa yes Children yes Chain Hilton Affiliation none Activities sightseeing Score 75 Environment 60 Design & Art 85 Service 72 Cuisine 80 Health 70 Spa 74 Rooms 82

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The Mark a comfortable emotional refuge

A m odern exten si o n w h i c h e n sur e s brightness and fresh n e ss i s c r e a t e d b y The Mark Ho tel .

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eaching the Upper East Side, we find a more relaxed dimension which is certainly due to its proximity to Central Park. A modern extension which ensures brightness and freshness is created by The Mark Hotel. Today this pleasant building at the corner of Madison Avenue and 77th Street, dating from1927 and just steps from the famous park, is, in fact, a hotel where design and classic features come together with a surprising result.

For The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges, the famous JeanGeorges Vongerichten, French chef attentive to the simplicity and fresh market produce, composes a menu that dispenses subtle elaborations of classic European cuisine.

Entrusted to the executive chef Pierre Schutz, the gastronomic experience of the restaurant, designed by Jacques Grange, balancing different elements, speaks of seasonal touches and great attention to the elaboration of raw materials.

The Mark Restaurant, with its modern spirit, class, precise and dynamic service, gladly welcomes anyone looking both for a meeting point or a comfortable emotional refuge.

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Hotel Indigo Verona Grand Hotel des Arts

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Fre s h a n d mo der n it is t herefo re t he Hotel th at war mly we lcom e s t h e g u est, w ho se g aze is immediately drawn to th e nu m e rou s a ll u s io ns to ar t in t he co mmon areas an d in th e o a s i s of p e a ce and t ranquil it y o ffered – in side - by th e patio an d g a rd e n .

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An exce ll e nt so l u t io n fo r ap er it ifs, t han k s to its wide ran ge o f coc k t a i l s - a lso ser ved o n t he p at io o r in th e garden - is th e k a le i d os cop i c Ar ya Bar & M ixo l o g y, w hich offer s its var ied fare wi t h a good s el ec t io n o f dishes.

I n t h e rooms and suites t he references to Veron a are i m m e d i ate ly e vident, deno t ing t he great attention paid to th e c u lt u ra l co ntex t. The headb o ards o f th e bed are, in fac t, i n s p i re d by t h e fresco es o f t he Vero nese countr yside.

G re at p rot a g o nist o f t he histo r y and identit y of th e c it y of R o m e o a n d J u l iet, H o tel I ndig o Vero na today offer s exquisite hos p i t a l i t y.

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Westin Monache Resort Mammoth Lakes

The Westin is the best hotel for those who choose the attractions of Mammoth Lakes. Whether summer or winter, the services offered make it a must.

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odern, very central, good design. In the common areas and suites local stone and wood dominate.

The result is a palette of colors ranging from beige to light brown. They confer a feeling of warmth to its spaces.

The ski slopes are nearby, as is the station of the Gondola, used to reach the nearby peaks. Hence, despite its central location - due to the small size of the center - guests are, nevertheless, in a perfect position to devote themselves to nature.

The hotel’s restaurant, Whitebark, is fully lined in wood and this gives a very mountainous atmosphere. Executive chef Jeremy Graham, with a very American menu ranging from land and sea does not, nonetheless, neglect Scottish salmon or Spanish gazpacho.

A pleasant experience in which we were also protagonists of the life enjoyed at the edge of the spacious pool.

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WESTIN MONACHE RESORT Mammoth Lakes www.westinmammoth.com Rooms & Suites 95 Villas 0 - Restaurants 1 Spa yes Children yes Chain Westin Affiliation none Activities sightseeing, skiing Score 71 Environment 77 Design 78 Service 60 Cuisine 65 Health 78 Spa 63 Rooms 78

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A return of the Swiss Alps: from the Valais to Engadine. It starts with the discovery of a new tailored destination nestled between fascinating peaks: Saas Fee. We then move on to modern design deployed in a sophisticated St. Moritz somewhat out of the spotlight. Different situations. Interesting hotels and attentive service as a common trait.

A reference always capable of satisfying even the most demanding traveler-skiers.

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Saas Fee Lost deep in the Saas valley in the Swiss canton of Valais, Saas Fee is a dream that has taken its present forms of tourism thanks to a somewhat special pioneer: pastor Johann-Joseph Imseng.

A native of Saas Fee, the place where he was born in 1806, the young Johann-Joseph, a priest since 1829, soon began to keep company with

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the aristocratic travelers busy discovering the mountains of Valais. Having become pastor of Saas Fee in 1836, Imseng was characterized by entrepreneurship and activism united to his love for the mountains and the desire to advance his homeland. The pastor, in August of 1847, led a group from Zurich in an exciting climb up Allalin. It was only the first in a series of ascents to the

summits of the Valais which soon became events capable of making the priest-guide known even abroad. Before Imseng’s death in 1869, he still had the time to assist directly in opening several hotels to improve the conditions for the reception of those who went to the Valley.

Not just help for his parishioners but a transformation of the culture and economy of the place was undertaken by Johann-Joseph Imseng. Thanks to his determination, and his optimism, the Saas valley began to show its full tourism potential.

In the village of Saas Fee, at 1800 meters above sea level, attractions and scenic areas establish today, as at the time of the pastor Imseng, a permanent

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dialogue between the beauty of the Valais, the culture of the mountain and the elaboration required for a modern tourist destination, all in an ensemble on a human scale.

The winter for citizens in the Free Republic of holidays Saas Fee combines, in fact, the largely sunny blue sky with white snow covering100

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kilometers of slopes.

Cadenced as the rhyming of a poem dedicated to the magic of winter white, Saas Fee boasts among its records, the Dom (4,545 m), the highest peak in Switzerland and the ice grotto (Eispavillon), the world’s largest (5,500 square meters) without forgetting the Mittelallalin, where you can have lunch in the world’s highest revolving restaurant (3,500 m), and enjoy sustainable quality tourism.

Not to be overlooked is the Metro Alpin, which opened December 19, 1984, and is still the highest underground funicular railway in the world.

To the charm of the past - as evidenced by surviving the alpine architecture - one weds the attention for the present and the future. Saas Fee has been closed to automobiles since 1951.

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Ferienart

In this delightful alpine environment, the hospitality legacy left by the Imseng does not fail to provide high-level hospitality. Hotel Ferienart offers today to those who follows in the footsteps of the pioneers of tourism in the Alps a universe of authenticity with a chic touch.

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A judicious marriage of alpine style and attentive service, the hotel highlights its difference, and a part of its interest, with the great Paradia Spa. The spa is on two floors, offering moments of complete relaxation, which, thanks to sophisticated treatments, are transformed into sheer joy.

The hotel is designed in a cheerful way. The quality of the rooms and the restaurant make their contribution to making the Ferienart an address to recommend to those who become citizens of the free republic of holidays Saas Fee. On the winter evenings the warmth of wood and the environments can’t but entice you to enjoy the hospitality of the Ferienart.

Swiss Pass City, mountains, lakes and valleys in Switzerland can be explored with comfortable trains, romantic mountain railways, post buses and boats. The Swiss Travel System, a combination of different transport companies and range of tickets in a single solution, offers travelers from around the world the opportunity to enjoy the entire Swiss public transport network with a single ticket.

Among the Swiss Travel System tickets proposed, the Swiss Pass allows you to travel for 4, 8, 15, 22 days or 1 month and take advantage of a 50 percent discount on most mountain railways and ski lifts, as well as free admission to over 470 museums. Included in the price are also the famous scenic routes such as the Glacier Express, Bernina Express and GoldenPass Line, as well as public transport in 75 Swiss cities.

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hree t ho u sand squ are meter s of sails, h oisted de li b e rate l y s l ow l y to add emo t io nal inten sit y, gradually o f fe r t h e m s e lves to t he w ind, enhanced by colored lights an d th e e voc at i ve music o f Vang el is fro m t h e film Con quest of Pa ra d i s e.

Th u s b e gi n s t he exp er ient ial advent ure on th e magn ificent St a r Cli p p e r s s a il ing ship, w hich seems to h ave emerged from a f a i r y t a le or a dream. And t he sl ow cruise in th e An daman S e a a n d Th a i la nd - w it h a sto p over in M a laysia - prolon gs th e pl e a s u re of t h at dream. M aho g any, teak a n d sh in in g brass fill th e St a r Cli p p ers w it h a war m at mo sp here, a disc reet luxur y, f rom t h e c a b i ns equ ip p ed w it h ever y co m for t, to th e Tropical B a r, t h e re f i n ed dining ro o m o ffer ing Fren c h / Th ai fusion c u i s i n e, to t h e l ib rar y in p er fec t Br it ish st y le.

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S om e g ood i e s t hen make navig at io n even more emotion ally d e n s e. Ta k e, for examp l e, t he grand p iano, almost suspen ded at th e i nte r s e c t i o n o f t wo st air ways l eading to th e sittin g rooms.

N avi g at i on i s al ways at nig ht and ever y mor n in g different an d s p e c t a c u l a r s ce ner y await s.

Th e Ph u k e t i tinerar y- Phu ket to u ches 5 n aturalistic areas of th e An d a m a n S ea and t he rel ated isl an ds, un in h abited an d wi t h b re at ht a k ing nat ure.

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For ex a m p l e, we find nat ural p ar ks - k in gdom of lobster f i s h e r m e n a n d sea g yp sies – such as Tar utao N ation al Par k wi t h i t s gra n i te Ko h Bu t ang. There is t h e scen ic Ph an g N ga, f a m ou s l oc at i o n o f Ag ent 007. Then The man with th e golden gu n , or t h e S imil an archip el ag o are, accordin g to N ation al G e ogra p h i c, a mo ng t he ten mo st evo cative places in th e wor l d for d i vi n g and t he hab it at o f t he t ur tles th at n est in th e wh i te s a n d. This is a p aradise t hat t he o cean ograph er Jacques Cou s te a u i m m o r t al ized w hen he l anded h ere in th e 1 9 5 0 s.

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EXPLORA ATACAMA San Pedro de Atacama at the foot of the Licancabur volcano

An oasis of luxury, the ideal place for those who love comfort combined with nature and sport, in the company of an incredible team.

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lose your eyes, breathe deep, let yourself be pampered by these warm rays of the sun. Enjoy the space and silence. This would be the perfect synthesis of Explora Hotel de Larache. What is interesting to Mr. Pedro Ibáñez, President and Founder of Explora, is to allow guests to travel in the deep south of Latin America, discovering what surrounds his three hotels, combining all this with the luxury of the essential. And it is precisely this which got his project under way and that has become the concept and philosophy of Explora: a company of local luxury, really Chilean.

Here every wish comes true. Travelling to the Explora Hotel de Larache, the Explora Patagonia or to the Explora Rapa Nui, means being pampered at any time of the day.

At Hotel de Larache guests do not even have to think. The fantastic group - referring to them as “équipe” would be too minimizing - takes care of every desire, be it horseback

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r idin g, h ik in g in th e An des, mountain bik in g, h avin g a t her mal bath at th e Pur itama S pa or simply a leisurely sw i m in on e of th e four pools available.

B et ween on e ac tivit y an d an oth er, it will be pleasant to t a ste th e excellent dish es of ch ef D en ise Gran d, in wh i c h t he combin ation of European flavor s an d th ose of t he S outh er n Hemisph ere is an oth er pleasant sur pr ise.

Guests feel th at th ey must take advantage of ever y thi ng t he h otel offer s so th at th e goal of th e E xplora ph ilosop hy ca n contin ue to be realized: h avin g guests live a n u n forgettable exper ien ce.

It is precisely for this reason that, after a holiday at Explora Hotel de Larache at Atacama, guests have only one thought: to visit the other properties in Patagonia or Rapa Nui.

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EXPLORA ATACAMA San Pedro de Atacama, Chile www.explora.com Rooms 50 - Suites 4 Villas 0 - Restaurants 1 Spa Termas de Puritama Children yes Chain Explora Affiliation none Activities Each day guests can choose from a wide range of explorations. On foot or horseback, or by bicycle; a couple of hours long or a full day; gentle or more physically demanding.

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S e ve n g e n e rat io ns have fo l l owed o ne anoth er at th e h elm of a re a l i t y t h at h a s co nso l idated over t he years, mak in g th e cellar s o f t h e Pe ll e gr ino a p o int o f reference for th e S icilian win e tra d i t i on . S i m i l ar l y, t he g enerat io nal t u r n over h as gradually f avore d a n i n c reasing l y co ntemp o rar y ap proach to produc tion ( w i t h orga n i c cro p s) b ut al so to w inemak in g an d pack agin g.

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The family has four estates in the suitable lands in the west of the island and it is right near Marsala that the grapes used for the famous Marsala Pellegrino which we tried for this article are grown. This fortified wine was the first to be produced by the Pellegrinos and the one that made it successful. It was immediately exported abroad.

Marsala Superiore Riserva 1985 DOC It is a semi-dry wine made from Grillo and Catarratto grapes aged at least 48 months in barrels and 6 months in barrique. Aging gives it an intense aroma with notes of honey, orange, vanilla and candied fruit. In addition to traditional combinations with dry desserts, we also recommend trying it with patĂŠ de foie gras and aged cheeses.

Marsala Vergine Riserva 2000 DOC A dry wine with a strong alcohol content. It is aged for at least 10 years in oak barrels which contributes to its spicy notes and hints of dried fruit. In addition to dry biscuits, it goes perfectly with parmesan and onion jam.

M ar sal a S o l e ra s Virgin D O C It is obtained with Grillo, Catarratto and Inzolia grapes and is aged “only�

5 years in oak barrels. The resulting color is deep gold and the aroma is always intense but with hints of toasted almonds. It also goes well with dark chocolate and, if you want to dare, with avocado and grilled shrimp.

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The family also has vineyards in Pantelleria, where they produce traditional wines. Among them we tried the Passito DOC. Passito di Pantelleria DOC Sweet dessert wine made in Pantelleria from Zibibbo grapes grown using the “Pantelleria tree�, a type of cultivation protected

by Unesco. The taste is honeyed with notes of apricot that are also distinguishable on the nose. Excellent with traditional Sicilian ricotta desserts.

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Franciacorta

96/100

Franciacorta Origines Riserva DOCG MĂŠthode classique 75% Chardonnay 25% Pinot Nero $$$ www.lantierideparatico.it

84

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Lombardia

Franciacorta

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85

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Podere Casanova Montepulciano (SI)

Montepulciano

88/100

Caterina Rosè Des millions de bulles 80% Chardonnay 20% Pinot Nero $$ www.poderecasanovavini.it

86

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Toscana

Montepulciano

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87

RM

88

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Ovidio Guaita

excellent reds

renowned and lesser-known reds accompany important holiday dishes, we present a short selection with our evaluation

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89

RM

lifeStyle

Podere Casanova Montepulciano (SI)

Montepulciano

93/100

Irripetibile Super Tuscan Collection IGT Toscana Sangiovese, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon $$$ www.poderecasanovavini.com

90

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Toscana

Montepulciano

94/100

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Settecento DOCG 100% Sangiovese $$$ www.poderecasanovavini.com RESORTS MAGAZINE

91

RM

lifeStyle

Castello di Spessa Capriva del Friuli (GO)

Collio

93/100

Torriani Merlot Collio DOC 100% Merlot $$ www.castellodispessa.it

92

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Friuli

Collio

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93

RM

lifeStyle

Ronco dei Tassi Cormòns (GO)

Collio Bianco

88/100

Fosarin Collio Bianco DOP 30-40% Tocai Friulano 20% Malvasia 40-50% Pinot Bianco $ www.roncodeitassi.it

94

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Friuli

Collio

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95

RM

96

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Ovidio Guaita

Tuscan oli ve oil an emotional guide to the best Tuscan extra virgin olive oils, the best tasted and evaluated in one hundredths, the excellence of Tuscan production: organic, monocultivar, fruity, aromatic, spicy ... to each his own

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97

RM

lifeStyle

Fonte di Foiano Castagneto Carducci (LI)

olio extravergine di oliva

95/100

Grand Cru Olio Extravergine di Oliva Italiano Olive Frantoio, Moraiolo, Leccino $$ www.fontedifoiano.it

98

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Toscana

Azienda Agricola Bellandi Uzzano (PT)

94/100

Insieme Olio Extravergine di Oliva Biologico Italiano Frantoio, Moraiolo, Pendolino $$ www.aziendabellandi.it

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99

RM

lifeStyle

Villa Humbourg Certaldo (FI)

olio extravergine di oliva

94/100

Villa Humbourg Olio Extravergine di Oliva Italiano Frantoio, Moraiolo, Pendolino, Leccino $$ www.villahumbourg.it

100

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Toscana

Col d’Orcia Montalcino (SI)

97/100

Col d’Orcia Olio Extravergine di Oliva Biologico Italiano Frantoio, Moraiolo, Leccino, Olivastra $$ www.coldorcia.it

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101

RM

lifeStyle

Fattoria Ramerino Bagno a Ripoli (FI)

olio extravergine di oliva

96/100

Cultivar Frantoio Olio Extravergine di Oliva Biologico Italiano Monocultivar Frantoio $$$ www.fattoriaramerino.it

102

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Toscana

97/100

Cultivar Moraiolo Olio Extravergine di Oliva Biologico Italiano Monocultivar Moraiolo $$$ www.fattoriaramerino.it

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103

RM

lifeStyle

Azienda Agricola Mori Beccatelli San Casciano Val di Pesa (FI)

olio extravergine di oliva

97/100

Mariolo Olio Extravergine di Oliva Biologico IGP Toscano Colline di Firenze Correggiolo, Leccino, Moraiolo, Gremignolo, Piangente, Rossello, Pendolino, Leccino del Corno $$ www.moriconcetta.it

104

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Fattoia La Castellina Castellina in Chianti (FI)

94/100

Fattoria La Castellina Olio Extravergine di Oliva Italiano Frantoio, Moraiolo, Leccino $$ www.lacastellina.it

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105

RM

lifeStyle

Buccia Nera Campriano (AR)

olio extravergine di oliva

96/100

Buccia Nera Biologico Toscano Olio Extravergine di Oliva IGP Toscano Moraiolo, Frantoio, Leccino e Pendolino $$ www.buccianera.it

106

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Toscana

94/100

Buccia Nera Biologico Italiano Olio Extravergine di Oliva Biologico Italiano Moraiolo, Frantoio, Leccino, Pendolino $$ www.buccianera.it RESORTS MAGAZINE

107

RM

lifeStyle

Azienda Agricola Santo Stefano Greve in Chianti (FI)

olio extravergine di oliva

96/100

Santo Stefano Olio Extravergine di Oliva Italiano Moraiolo, Frantoio, Leccino $$ www.fattoriasantostefano.it

108

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Toscana

Tenuta S. Jacopo Cavriglia (AR)

97/100

Castiglioncelli Olio Extravergine di Oliva Biologico IGP Toscano Frantoio, Moraiolo, Leccino $$ www.tenutasanjacopo.it

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109

RM

lifeStyle

SocietĂ Agricola Lavacchio Pontassieve (FI)

olio extravergine di oliva

96/100

Fattoria Lavacchio Olio Extravergine di Oliva Biologico IGP Toscano Frantoio, Moraiolo, Leccino $$ www.fattorialavacchio.com

110

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Toscana

95/100

Laudemio Olio Extravergine di Oliva Biologico Italiano Frantoio, Pendolino $$ www.fattorialavacchio.com

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111

RM

lifeStyle

La Ranocchiaia San Casciano Val di Pesa (FI)

olio extravergine di oliva

98/100

La Ranocchiaia Olio Extravergine di Oliva Italiano Monocultivar Leccio del Corno $$ www.laranocchiaia.it

112

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Toscana

Fattoria Poggio Borgoni Mercatale Val di Pesa (FI)

97/100

Fattoria Poggio Borgoni Olio Extravergine di Oliva DOP Chianti Classico Correggiolo, Morellino, Pendolino $$ www.poggioborgoni.it

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Azienda Agricola Cristiana Ruschi Calci (PI)

olio extravergine di oliva

94/100

Cristiana Ruschi Olio Extravergine di Oliva Biologico Italiano Frantoio, Moraiolo, Leccino $$ www.alpalazzaccio.com

114

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Toscana

Azienda Agricola Ciacci Anna Seggiano (GR)

95/100

Abbraccio Olio Extravergine di Oliva Seggiano DOP Monocultivar Olivastra di Seggiano $$ www.olioabbraccio.it

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115

RM

116

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balsamic

vinegar

Lawrence Taylor

between Modena an d Reggio Emilia that of balsamic vinegar is a fashion that smells of history, that of a product once reserved for the Po courts and now available in different variations but strict ly only those of Modena and Reggio Emilia

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117

RM

lifeStyle

Acetaia Malpighi Modena

aceto balsamico di Modena

99/100

Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena D.O.P .

Extra Vecchio invecchiato oltre 25 anni $$$ www.acetaiamalpighi.it

118

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Emilia Romagna

96/100

Aceto Balsamico di Modena “Platino” I.G.P. $$ www.acetaiamalpighi.it

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119

RM

lifeStyle

Acetaia Malpighi Modena

aceto balsamico di Modena

93/100

120

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Saporoso Condimento all’ “Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP” $ www.acetaiamalpighi.it

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121

RM

lifeStyle

Acetaia del Duca Spilamberto (Modena)

aceto balsamico di Modena

98/100

Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena – 12 anni D.O.P. Luxury Edition invecchiato oltre 12 anni $$$ www.acetobalsamicodelduca.com

122

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Emilia Romagna

96/100

Aceto Balsamico di Modena “dal 1891” Invecchiato I.G.P. invecchiato oltre 3 anni $$ www.acetobalsamicodelduca.com

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123

RM

lifeStyle

Acetaia del Duca Spilamberto (Modena)

95/100

Aceto Balsamico di Modena I.G.P. “dal 1891” $$ www.acetobalsamicodelduca.com

124

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125

RM

lifeStyle

I Solai di San Giorgio Ganaceto (Modena)

aceto balsamico di Modena

98/100

Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena D.O.P. Extravecchio Invecchiato 25 anni $$$ www.isolai.it

126

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Emilia Romagna

97/100

Aceto Balsamico di Modena I.G.P. Biologico Alta densitĂ $$ www.isolai.it RESORTS MAGAZINE

127

RM

lifeStyle

I Solai di San Giorgio Ganaceto (Modena)

96/100

Aceto Balsamico di Modena Allambrusco I.G.P. solo uve Lambrusco $$ www.isolai.it

128

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129

RM

lifeStyle

Acetaia di Canossa

aceto balsamico di Reggio Emilia

Roncolo (Reggio Emilia)

97/100

Goccia Nera Condimento balsamico nero Invecchiato 8 anni $$ www.venturinibaldini.it

130

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Emilia Romagna

96/100

Goccia di Tartufo Condimento al tartufo bianco $$ www.venturinibaldini.it

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131

RM

lifeStyle

Acetaia di Canossa Roncolo (Reggio Emilia)

94/100

Goccia Rosé Condimento Balsamico Rosé uve Ancellotta invecchiato 5 anni $$ www.venturinibaldini.it

132

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133

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