The ItaliaSweetItalia Team
Welcome to Italia Sweet Italia, where your journey begins with me, Fabrizio! I founded Italia Sweet Italia to share the real essence of this beautiful country. But I couldn’t do it alone. It’s thanks to my passionate friends, professional experts, and even my family here in Italy that we’re able to offer these unique, immersive experiences. These dedicated collaborators are the passionate custodians of ancient traditions, and you might just meet and learn from them during your tours. They are truly the heart and soul that allows Italia Sweet Italia to help you experience Italy’s rich cultural heritage firsthand, turning every trip into an unforgettable story.
FABRIZIO, TOUR GUIDE AND ITALIA SWEET ITALIA FOUNDER
My story, and the story of Italia Sweet Italia, is deeply rooted in Abruzzo. It all started in my teenage years, bustling through summer shifts as a barman and waiter in my beloved hometown of Vasto. That early connection with visitors and my region ignited a lifelong passion, propelling me to study Tourism Economics, including an enriching period as an Erasmus student in the UK. My professional path then led me to exciting roles as a consultant, researcher, and teacher in tourism, working in dynamic cities like Bologna, Milan, and Barcelona.
Despite the broader horizons, the pull of Abruzzo remained irresistible. I chose to return, driven by a desire to live and work in the place that truly has my heart. My aim was, and still is, to develop sustainable, authentic experiences that showcase every facet of this remarkable region: its diverse landscapes, its welcoming spirit, its deep-seated culture, timeless traditions, and, of course, its unforgettable cuisine.
You’ll quickly learn I have a soft spot for arrosticini, the comforting pallotte cac’ e ov’, and the rich brodetto alla vastese. And when I’m not working, there’s nothing I love more than cycling through the breathtaking Punta Aderci Nature Reserve. Want to know more about how this passion project became Italia Sweet Italia? Click here for the full story!
BERARDINO – FARMER
Berardino is a 51 year old farmer whose family has been managing this 13-acre farm for over four generations. They produce vegetables, grain, oil, wine, cheese, cold cuts and raise cattle, sheep and donkeys.
ADELE – HOUSEWIFE
Adele is a housewife who follows the teachings of her mother, dedicating her precious time to the kitchen to get those unique flavors. Now that she has also become a mother, she searches that time and those flavors with which she grew up to serve her daughter.
NICOLA and EMANUELE – WINEMAKERS
Nicola and Emanuele are two brothers with a common passion: wine. Every year, they interpret the signs of nature and use technique and intuition to create unique wines with character.
RINALDO – FISHERMAN
Rinaldo is a fisherman owner of a “trabocco”. The “trabocco” is a large spider-like fishing machine, made of wood, ropes and nets, typical to this section of the Adriatic Sea.
ETTORE – ARTIST
Ettore is an artist who lives and works in a magical place. His farm is rich in elements that stimulate the imagination and creativity. In the surrounding woods, he grow truffles he harvests and eats with friends.
GIOVANNI and ELIO – OLIVE OIL MAKERS
Giovanni and Elio are two brothers who take care of a field of ancient olive trees and produce tasty extra virgin olive oil.
