Ciao Bella

Ciao Bella

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Ciao Bella episodes

  • Francesco Illy and the Art of Brunello at Podere le Ripi

    Everyone loves a great glass of wine, especially if it comes with a story. Join Erica as she sits at the table with Francesco Illy, renegade, photographer and owner of Podere Le Ripi, talking wine making, the golden ratio and gardening in Montalcino (Val d'orcia, Tuscany) where he and his team are mixing Brunello with tradition and creativity.

    Francesco Illy and Podere le Ripi

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    49 min
  • Lorenzo Quinn Building Bridges in Venice

    Are you ready to shake hands with Venice? Erica meets up with artist Lorenzo Quinn under his sculpture Building Bridges, six larger-than-life hands coming together to create the newest site specific art destination in Venice's Arsenale neighborhood.

    Lorenzo Quinn

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    13 min
  • La Double J and JJ Martin, Milan's Patron Saint of Patterns

    Welcome to the colorful world of JJ Martin, Milan's Patron Saint of Patterns and the creative director of La Double J, an authentic Made-in-Italy fashion and lifestyle line that is bringing whimsical back to your life. Listen up as Erica and JJ talk about archival prints, fabulous fabrics and JJ's favorite Milan spots.

    La Double J on Ciao Bella

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    32 min
  • Collezione Maramotti and the Contemporary Art scene in Reggio Emilia

    Emilia Romagna may be Italy's cornucopia of food culture, but it's also a nexus of contemporary culture, in particular contemporary art. In this episode, we talk installations and exhibitions with Sara Piccinini from the Collezione Maramotti in Reggio Emilia.

    Collezione Maramotti on Ciao Bella

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    25 min
  • Luciano Monosilio, King of Carbonara of Rome's restaurant scene

    Carbonara, Parmigiano or Pecorino? You can't get enough of this iconic Roman dish which seems so easy to make. It's not. In this episode, Erica gets behind the stove with Chef Luciano Monosilio, aka Rome's reigning King of Carbonara.

    King of Carbonara on Ciao Bella

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    39 min
  • CIAO BELLA! Erica Firpo gives you Italy and more

    Let's get to know Ciao Bella and Erica Firpo. Every Monday, CiaoBella host and Italy-based journalist Erica Firpo brings conversations with Italy's 21st century creators, makers, artisans, artists, heritage brands, chefs, designers and more.

    Ciao Bella

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    4 min

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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…