With its open land borders, agreeable climate and location in the Mediterranean, Italy is home to a rich variation of culture and people. It’s also no secret that it has played host to a large handful of history’s greats including the likes of Leonardo da Vinci, Machiavelli, Galileo, Raphael and Michelangelo, Italy’s culture is none other than a never-ending rich tapestry of colour, taste, aromas and sounds. It is a country that has seen war and economic crisis but also, ultimately, liberation.
The glorious land of pesto, pasta and pizza, Italy is not only famous for its food but also its wine. Being hailed as the world’s reigning wine producer, it reportedly makes up a quarter of the global wine production market. (Sauvignon blanc is a fabulous pairing with pesto, by the way!)