The Agnelli dynasty will crown the new czar of the Fiat automotive empire on Tuesday when John Elkann, scion of the family known as "Italy's Kennedys," takes over at the tender age of 32.
Alto Adige (a k a South Tyrol), in northern Italy, loves lagrein, a local red grape. Muri-Gries, a Benedictine monastery there, makes a popular lagrein rosato (rosé).
"Italy sent conflicting signals Friday about whether it had reached an agreement with the Cleveland Museum of Art over returning ancient works of art the country believes were looted."
Italy's veteran director Ermanno Olmi is to be awarded a Golden Lion for his career at the Venice film festival, which runs from August 27 to September 6, festival organisers said on Saturday.