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Real stories, recipes and community life from Italy's Rocky Heart. Independent editorial coverage of Abruzzo since 2007 — culture, food, history, travel and the people who make this region extraordinary.
San Martino – Vino Novello, Sky-High Bonfires and Horns in Abruzzo
Discover the ancient rites behind San Martino, the winemakers & betrayed husbands' patron saint who embodies Vino Novello, horns & towering bonfires
Vino Cotto – A Small But Rich Indulgence in Abruzzo
Vino cotto, also known as "cooked wine," is a wonderful dessert-style wine that you sip in small glasses that dates back to Roman times, it remains ever popular in Abruzzo, and well worth tracking down or trying at the small festa of Contrada Terranuovo Roccamontepiano
Christmas Markets in Abruzzo
Christmas markets in Abruzzo (Mercatini di Natale) are beautiful, short and sweet experiences that celebrate the Immaculate Conception which is a national holiday in Italy. Here's our guide to to let you know which one is hosted in a castle, who has a beer festival, where can you buy chocolate & white truffles and more
Blood, Bread & Belief: The Superstitions of Abruzzo
Abruzzo’s Ognissanti wind carries chestnuts, olive oil, and old superstitions told by Giovanni Pansa in 1924
WhatsOnAbruzzo 3rd-9th November
Nevole di Ortona: Abruzzo’s Ancient Mosto Cotto Wafers
WhatsOnAbruzzo – Monday 27th Oct – Sunday 2nd November
Woodsmoke and Promise – Enzo’s Spaghetti all’Assassina
A New Portrait of Abruzzo’s Strength and Kindness
Abruzzo With Kids: Autumn Half Term in Abruzzo
September Public & Private Transport Strikes in Abruzzo
