Autumn in Abruzzo begins in earnest in mid-October, down on its wine-growing hills, valleys and Adriatic beaches it

For many, imagining that a Trebbiano d’Abruzzo could be the table wine of choice at a G8 Summit would be inconceivable. However, this summer’s Tokyo G8 saw bottles of Trebbiano d’Abruzzo from the vineyard of Emidio Pepe, Abruzzo’s quirkiest but finest organic producer of Trebbiano & Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

A short drive from one of our favourite places, Santo Stefano di Sessanio, is one of the oldest standing forts in Italy, the spectacular Rocca Calascio. This is the highest mountaintop fort in Italy (1460m above sea level).Rocca Calascio was initially built as a watchtower in the 10th century or earlier, the fortress

On the way up to the ski resort of Prati di Tivo is another of those wonderful hill-side medieval towns Abruzzo does so well - Pietracamela. This town is well-known as a starting point for hikers

For those looking to hit the ski-slopes at Prati di Tivo but without the snow and concentrate instead on walking amongst its Apennine meadow flowers, the best time to visit is from the end of April through to

Our June Abruzzo roadtrip from Bascianella to Aragno was one of those experiences when the journey is better than the destination. We had looked up this little medieval Abruzzo town located 1067masl, just 12km outside L’Aquila in the midst of the Gran Sasso National Park and been promised 6 fountains

An experience not to be missed by anyone visiting Abruzzo has to be the amazing 16th century village Santo Stefano di Sessanio, 1250masl, on the edge of the Campo Imperatore plain in the Gran Sasso National Park. This remarkable location is an architectural delight

Approximately 15km north of Teramo is the hill-town of Civitella del Tronto, a 16th century town that grew up at the time of the Spanish domination of the area, around the magnificent Bourbon ‘Fortezza’ (fortress)

Overlooking our cottage in Bascianella and part of the Gran Sasso Mountain range is Italy’s highest mountain, ‘The Corno Grande’ (nicknamed Italy’s Rocky Heart). Our magnificent neighbour stretches its Dolomite & Lias Limestone form up 2,912 metres above sea level and is approximately 200 million years old -

Oh where to holiday in Italy? Although each of the regions share the common theme of beautiful landscapes and food to die for, their diversity can often complicate the decision-making process when thinking about having a short break in Italy. The Pleasures of a holiday in Abruzzo