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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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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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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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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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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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.

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