Italy is the best. Art, Fashion, Food, Design, Innovation, Heritage, you name it, the Bel Paese is built on millennia of creativity and is teaming with innovators. Ciao Bella and host Erica Firpo talks with the creative forces behind Italy today - artists, designers, chefs, experts and aficionados. Cocktail conversations and behind-the-scenes visits that will make you want to pack your bags and go!
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From Italy to America and back again, for Cristina Mariani May, co-CEO of Banfi, the wine business is 100% Italian and American. With a 100 year-old grasp on importing Italian goods to America, Banfi has also been producing one of the top Brunellos for nearlly five decades. In this episode, Erica heads to Castello Banfi near Montalcino to talk fami…
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Talk Como to Me at Bellagio's Villa Serbelloni
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Growing up in a historic five-star hotel on the shores of Lake Como, Jan Bucher is no stranger to the complexities and curiosities of luxury hospitality. As general manager of Bellagio’s Villa Serbelloni, Jan has accepted the four-generations-old torch that is running one of Como’s, and accordingly, the world’s, grandest hotels. Join Erica and Jan …
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The Lady in the Palazzo at Venice's Violino d'Oro
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Sara Maestrelli shares the journey from creation to design of Violino d'Oro, her family's new hotel in Venice. Hosts Erica Firpo talks with Sara Maestrelli about the intricate process of transforming historical buildings into modern hospitality spaces while preserving their heritage.Tune in to discover the secrets behind the lady in the palazzo and…
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So You Want To Be A Digital Nomad in Italy?
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News Flash: Italy has finally greenlit the Digital Nomad Visa! Your dreams of living in Italy are about to become reality. In this short episode, Thea Duncan, Italy relocation expert, joins Erica to break down what the new digital nomad visa is and what it means to you. For show notes and more visit Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER @moscer…
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Murder, mayhem and Sicily, that's author Jo Piazza's stranger than fiction reality which inspired her to write her latest book "The Sicilian Inheritance". In this episode, Jo joins Erica to talk hill towns a 100-year-old family tale, and the best things in being Italian American. JoPiazza.com #TheSiclianInheritance For show notes and more visit Cia…
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In an industry where the brightest stars fall the fastest, Campari has been a constant. A landmark of culture and pioneer of innovation, the brand’s trademark location in Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II embodies its legacy of quality, family, and, above all, italianità. Erica sits down with Tommaso Cecca, head mixologist of Camparino in Galle…
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Panettone passion, it's a thing. And chef Roy Shvartzapel elevates this passion into a mission to liberate panettone from its Christmas confinement. From his Southern California panettone production ThisisfromRoy, chef Roy is transforming panettone into a perennial pleasure. Grab a slice as Erica joins Roy to hear his panettone story and how he is …
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Building Art Futures at Florence's Palazzo Strozzi
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Palazzo Strozzi is an amazing Renaissance monument, and since the 2006 opening as Fondazione Palazzo Strozzi, it's an destination for blockbuster exhibits with a lean towards contemporary art. In this episode, Erica talks with General Director Arturo Galansino about Palazzo Strozzi, the importance of today's art in Florence, and the mesmerising Fal…
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Davines' Davide Bollati Talks Sustainability and Beauty
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Davide Bollati, the visionary behind Davines, shares the inspiring journey of transforming haircare to a sustainabiliity pioneer. With a passion for both beauty and environmental consciousness, Davide has redefined industry standards, pioneering eco-friendly practices and natural ingredients. Through his leadership, Davines has become synonymous wi…
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Alpine Aperitivi with Meredith Erickson of DolaDira
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On the heels of her celebrated cookbook, Alpine Cooking, author Meredith Erickson spent six years researching and conjuring a Dolomites-inspired aperitivo. The result is DolaDira, rhubarb and all natural Alpine ingredients inlcuding gentian and elderflower, plus a gorgeous visual campaign that captivated Erica from its corrugated bottle and vintage…
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For five centuries, the Planeta family has been growing Sicily, Italy's largest island and a land of incredible wine, creativity and legend. Today, the 17-generation dynasty of Planeta is cultural hub of wine, food, contemporary art and hospitality. Travel to Menfi with Erica and meet Francesca Planeta for a conversation on family, winemaking and 3…
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Slow Food, Fast Cars, and an incredible, nourishing culture. Erica welcomes back the fabulous Lara Gilmore to talk Modena. From the day Lara arrived in the Emilia Romagna city , it has been the source of inspiration for her. Lara and Erica catch up on her latest book Slow Food, Fast Cars, stories and recipes from Casa Maria Luigia (the luxury bed-a…
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Deconstructing the Myths of Italy With Jenna Spray
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From the outside looking in, there is a lot to be said about Italy, all of which changes when you've had the time to truly immerse yourself in the contemporary Bel Paese. In this episdoe, Ciao Bella production manager Jenna Spray turns the tables and grabs the mic for an interview with Erica and more about deconstructing the myths of Italy. For sho…
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If you tell you me you don’t like panettone (aka the Italian Christmas cake), then I’ll tell you that you’ve never had a true, artisanal panettone. This episode is a crazy converstaion about what makes panettone the best, how to eat and why it is iconic. Join Erica with Italy's very best panettone bakers Giovanni Giberti of Pavè Milano, Nicola Oliv…
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Inside the National Archaeological Museum of Napoli with Director Paolo Giulierini
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Napoli's National Archaeological Museum (MANN) is one of the world’s most important archeological museums in the world and its collection of Ancient Roman artefacts is the very best. Join Erica as she talks with Director Paolo Giulierini about initiatives to bridge the gap between antiquity and modern-day accessibility and education, propelling MAN…
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Caroline Caporossi is a leading social entrepreneur–founder of Modena-based Association for the Integration of Women and Roots, two community projects she founded with chef Jessica Rosval. Molded by a social services career in that has spanned two continents, Caroline has made her Modena life all about empowering migrant women in Italy through culi…
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Building A Culinary Community with Chef Jessica Rosval
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After a chance encounter with Massimo Bottura in Modena, chef Jessica Rosval began Italian culinary journey that began at Osteria Francescana and has led to . recognition as one of the best chefs in Italy. Jessica commands the kitchen at Bottura's award-winning Casa Maria Luigia and is at the helm of CML's newest restaurant Al Gatto Verde. She shar…
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Pinacoteca Agnelli is Elevating Torino's Art Scene
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Atop the historic FIAT factory in Torino's Lingotto neighborhood and on the test track is Torino's latest contemporary art scene. The Agnelli Collection may have started out as 25 Baroque-to-modern masterpieces collected by tycoons Giovanni and Marella Agnelli, but two decades after its opening, Pinacoteca Agnelli has a new programmatic vision that…
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From the plains of the Midwest to the fashion houses of Milan, designer and creative director Edward Buchanan is a powerhouse whose Bottega Veneta capsule collection vaulted the brand into ready-to-wear luxury accessories success. He's been behind the scenes of Giorgio Armani, Calvin Klein, J.Crew, Bottega Veneta and MaxMara, and designer of his ve…
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Italy's Patron of Art Patriza Sandretto Re Rebaudengo
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Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudegno is Italy’s Patron Saint of Art, and everything she does is art inspired. From her multi-thousand piece collection to encouraging young talent, Patrizia is an art world tour de force. Join Erica in Torino for a chat with Patrizia on collecting, Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaundengo and Torino, Italy's art scene. Dive i…
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Massimo Bottura And His Modena Not-Barbecue
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To be or not to be…what if the pondering was instead, “Being without being”? Super star chef Massimo Bottura’s newest venture confronts that philosophy exactly. Join Erica on the ground at Bottura's latest restaurant Al Gatto Verde in Modena to hear how a painting inspired the chef's out-of-the-box concept–and what you should expect if you make a v…
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Contemporary art may be the last thing that comes to mind when you think of Rome, but gallerist Paulina Bebecka is out to change that. In this episode, gallerist and director-at-large of the famed Postmasters Gallery, Bebecka joins Erica to talk contemporary art, NFTs, Rome and Italy. For show notes and more visit https://ciaobella.co/podcast Ciao …
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Erica steps out of Italy and into BRACE, chef Nicola Fanetti's Copenhagen restaurant, where Fanetti shares the similarities between Lombardi country culture and the New Nordic vibes. For show notes and more visit https://ciaobella.co/podcast Ciao Bella INSTAGRAM: @ericafirpo TWITTER @moscerinaBy Erica Firpo
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Milan is magical everywhere you walk thanks to Joann Tan, installation artist who has been creating wondrous worlds in the city's most iconic windows for more than two decades. Meet the incredible artist capitvating the sidewalks and showrooms of Italy's fashion capital. For show notes and more visit https://ciaobella.co/podcast Ciao Bella INSTAGRA…
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Lorenzo Lisi dreams in cabernet and pinot noir. Known as the man behind PierLuigi, one of Rome's top restaurants, Lisi is also putting his guests to bed with bottles, vineyards and winemakers and an enviable wine list at his boutique Hotel dei Ricci. Open your favorite appellation with Erica and Lorenzo. For show notes and more visit https://ciaobe…
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