Wine Atlas

SIAL Paris 2008, the world summit for food and beverage decision-makers scheduled October 19-23, 2008, will feature a new Hall 7 for the expanded Wine and Fine Food sectors. Launched in 2006, the Wine sector draws more than 16,000 visitors and 154 exhibitors from 23 countries.

For the second time, the Best Buy selection in the Wine sector will allow visitors to discover wines that offer an outstanding value. These wines have been chosen by a panel of independent judges made up of leading figures from the wine world. There will be four categories based on the ex-cellar price: wines under €2, wines at €2-€4, at €4-€6 and at €6-€10. There will be a tasting area in the center of the wine section where visitors will be able to try more than 200 showcased wines from 14 countries.

Continue reading

In northern Italy, you don't need to visit a big city to see spectacular art. Harriet O'Brien presents a cultural itinerary of frescos, paintings and sculptures – all off the beaten track

Why not 'art cities'?

From Roman ruins to Renaissance masterpieces and Baroque glories, Italy is so packed with sensational sights and art collections that it is difficult to know quite how to start choosing what to see. So we have stepped away from the big cities and centres such as Rome, Naples, Milan, Florence and Venice and have opted to take in several of the most atmospheric smaller art-venues of northern Italy, which is liberally endowed with amazing masterpieces. Finding a major work of art in a minor town is a fabulous and intrinsically Italian experience.

Continue reading