Welcome fellow Italophiles. If you have a passion for visiting and learning about ITALY, a county rich in history, culture, natural splendor and gastronomic delights, In Love With Italy™ is for you! It’s an additional service we hope our friends and visitors will enjoy. List of all In Love With Italy™ editions and credits appear at the bottom of this page.
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One of France’s most famous generals and kings had Italian roots. Originally named Napoleone Buonaparte, son of Carlo Buonaparte and Maria Letizia Ramolino, the man later to become Napoleon I, Emperor of France, was descended of Francesco Buonaparte of Florence. He was born on 15 August 1769 in Ajaccio on the Island of Corsica. His brother Giuseppe, one of Napoleon’s seven siblings, was born in 1768, when Corsica was still part of Italy and his other brothers and sisters were also given typical Italian names: Luciano, Maria Anna, Luigi, Maria Paola, Maria Annunziata and Girolamo. Napoleone reigned as King of Italy from 18 May 1804 to 6 April 1814.
 Famous Italian
Mother Cabrini. Born Maria Francesca Cabrini on 15 July 1850 in the village of Sant'Angelo Lodigiano in Lombardy, she was the 13th child of Agostino Cabrini and Stella Oldini who were farmers. At thirteen Francesca started to attend a school run by Daughters of the Sacred Heart where she earned a teaching certificate and eventually followed her childhood dream to become a nun. Monsignor Serrati placed her in charge of the House of Providence Orphanage in the nearby town of Cadogno. After years of dedicated service, she was named Mother Superior of the institution which led to her founding the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart. Pope Leo XIII, known as the “workingman’s pope”, met with Mother Cabrini , blessed her work and became a personal supporter of her ministry. Although she wanted to serve as a missionary in China, Leo XIII presented the young nun with a pressing challenge. There was a desperate plight of Italians in foreign countries. Millions of her countrymen and women emigrated to the United States and to South America in hopes of a better life. Many faced discrimination, joblessness and in some cases poverty. Assimilation was not always easy. Serving this cause was now her priority. "Little Italies” sprang up all over America. In 1889 Mother Cabrini traveled to New York City with seven other nuns. A wealthy Italian woman donated funds to start their first orphanage and their work began in a city where children without parents were forced to beg and sleep on the streets. Mother Cabrini set about to raise needed support. Eventually she generated enough funds and volunteers to start 67 orphanages, schools and hospitals in New York City, other U.S. cities and in Europe and South America. Her avid desire to serve God by helping people in need, especially children, was a steady inspiration to others. The founding of each institution was touched by blessings and even miracles. In 1909 Mother Cabrini became a United States citizen. After decades of tireless service, during which time she was a foster mother to thousands of children, founder of a flourishing order, provider of shelter and food to thousands around the world, she passed away on 22 December 1917 in Chicago. Cabrini became America’s first servant of God to earn the designation of saint on 7 July 1946. She’s the patron saint of immigrants. Mother Cabrini-- St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, is buried under the Mother Cabrini High School’s chapel altar in New York City.
 New phrase
Fede, Speranza e Carità. Faith, Hope and Charity (or Love). St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians 13, 13. Paul says, “ And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” These are called the three virtues—movements of the soul. This inspiring and powerful phrase is inscribed in the crest of Sette Angeli as “ Fede, Speranza, Carità, Amore, Pax Et Bonum”: Faith, Hope Charity, Love, Peace and all good. Equally powerful are these words from Paul: The First Epistle of Saint Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians 13, 4-8 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. In Italiano: Dalla Prima Lettera di San Paolo Apostolo ai Corinzi 13, 4-8 Chi ama è paziente e generoso. Chi ama non è invidioso, non si vanta, ne si gonfia di orgoglio. Chi ama è rispettoso non cerca il proprio interesse non cede alla collera dimentica i torti. Chi ama non gode dell’ingiustizia, la verita è la sua gioia. Chi ama tutto scusa di tutti ha fiducia tutto sopporta mai perde la speranza. L’amore non tramonta mai.
Place to visit
Montefalco.“Mountain of the Falcon”. The enchanting city is built high atop a hill which overlooks the valleys of Clitunno, Topino and Tiber rivers. Often called the “Balcony of Umbria”. The town’s basilica dates back to the early 5th Century. The “Strada del Sagrantino” is a trail with road signs marked which allows visitors to journey through some of the most beautiful terrain in all of Italy, passing vineyards and endless olive groves to 23 local wineries such as Madonna Alta, Cantina Napolini Montefalco and Arnaldo Caprai. The San Francesco Museum displays history, culture and art of Montefalco dating back 1,500 years. Official CittaSlow – Slow City, designated by the Italian government and Slow Food for its hospitality, conviviality, urban excellence and commitment to Slow Food and its ideals. Be sure to visit the marvelous enoteca (wine store) L’Alchimista di Moretti Patrizia located in the main square Piazza del Comune 14, Montefalco, PG Perugia 06036 Tel.0742.378558. Owners Patrizia Moretti and her daughter Cristina treat you like family. Excellent wine selections and they serve homemade bread and regional cheeses and meats with wine tastings. You may contact them at Tel. 0742.378558 or email: info@montefalcowines.com | http://www.montefalcowines.com/index.php Ristorante Federico II serves outstanding lunches and dinners at Piazza del Comune, Vicolo Valenti, Montefalco. Tel. 0742.378902.
Restaurant
Le Cerquelle. Only 3 miles Southwest of Deruta in the town of Papiano, this celebrated ristorante serves cutting edge cuisine. The Massimo and Maria Martellini Family, with daughter Lorena serving as manager as well as charming hostess and Luca as a talented pastry chef, makes this as close as possible to Mamma’s home cooking. Head chef Fosca Moretti and her “La Tavola dei Colori” prepare fine food that is also fine art. Specialties: antipasti misti (assorted appetizers) which include pastries filled with spinach quiche, handmade cappellaci (tortellini filled with ground meat and topped with cream sauce), sublime homemade soups with leek and other vegetables, grilled filet, couscous with balsamic vinegar, ravioli and marvelous pizzas. A favorite for dessert are the profiterol--mini-Napoleons filled with fresh crème! Fosca creates chocolates in the shape of angels. Excellent wine list including Donnafugata Milleunanotte and Arnaldo Caprai wines. Popular al fresco dining under canopies by the pool and lavender bushes from May through September. Three sleeping rooms on the second level that are basic accommodations. Voc. Cerquelle, Papiano, Marsciano, PG Perugia Tel. 075.87850000 FAX 075.8785776 http://www.latavoladeicolori.it | info@latavoladeicolori.it
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Hotel
Melody*** La Famiglia Falzetti: Gaetano and Rosanna and their children Marco Aurelio Alfredo, Walter, Daniele and Marta all work hard to make this a bona fide three star hotel. Comfortable rooms, many with balconies and views of the ancient town of Deruta. Their outstanding restaurant is popular with locals and tourists alike. Chefs Daniele, Athos, Giulio and Elvira prepare ambrosial Umbrian favorites including Filet al Tartufo (truffles), tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms and pasta strozzapreti al tartufo exquisitely accented with a delicate cheese crust that cradles the pasta. The words “comfort food” come to mind while savouring these specialties. Now for the “trionfo finale”—final triumph: absolutely the finest pizza in Deruta and perhaps in Umbria prepared by expert pizza chef Rosario Conte. Try something unique and not often served: the pizza with fresh Bufala Mozzarella from near Napoli. Marvelous seafood on selected days. Desserts are also scrumptious: panna cotta (cream, sugar, vanilla, gelatin) with berries, chocolate or caramel, tartufo ice cream with coffee are delicious. Good wine list. Giuseppe Bianconi has been a star waiter here since 1988 and Irma Pretta provides outstanding service as well. The hotel’s bar serves excellent coffee, pastries, sandwiches and other snacks. Via Tiberina Sud (Exit E45 Deruta Sud (South) at highway marker S.S. E45 highway Km. 55,800 and it’s near the exit) Deruta, PG Perugia 06053. Tel. 075.9711022 Fax 075.9711018 info@hotelmelody.it | http://www.hotelmelody.it/index_e.htm
Winery
Arnaldo Caprai. Val Di Maggio. Montefalco, PG Perugia. In 1971 Arnaldo Caprai, a successful textile businessman, bought the Val di Maggio estate to fulfill his dream of producing his own wine. He started with only five hectares but as time went by he believed more and more in the great potential of the local variety Sagrantino and bought more of the surrounding land. Since 1988 his son Marco Caprai has managed the winery and with his passion and determination gives the necessary impetus for the production of top quality wines. Important recognitions include the Super Three stars of Veronelli and the Oscar of Wine as Best Producer of the Year awarded by the Italian Association of Sommelier. Marco Caprai’s estate has been one of the classiest representatives of high quality Umbrian wine in the past decade. Marco is universally acknowledged to be the leading force in Montefalco and the man behind the relaunch of Sagrantino. His work on this difficult variety is one of the factors leading to the ninth Three Glass award.
Wine
Montefalco Sagrantino 25 Anni 2001. Tre bichiere or three glasses. “The wine honoured is Montefalco Sagrantino 25 Anni 2001. Its great character is apparent right from its deep purple-ruby appearance. The nose has complexity, power, breadth and elegance with ripe cherry…The palate is full-flavoured and long” , says Gambero Rosso, the world’s leading guide of Italian wines for over 18 years.
  
“Italian Wines 2005”, Gambero Rosso and Slow Food Editore, page 691
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In Love With Italy™ - List of All Editions:
- Vol VII, No. 1
- Vol VII, No. 2
- Vol VII, No. 3
- Vol VII, No. 4
- Vol VII, No. 5
- Vol VII, No. 6
- Vol VII, No. 7
- Vol VII, No. 8
- Vol VII, No. 9
- Vol VII, No. 10
- Vol VII, No. 11
- Vol VII, No. 12
- Vol VII, No. 13
- Vol VII, No. 14
- Vol VII, No. 15
- Vol VII, No. 16
- Vol VII, No. 17
- Vol VII, No. 18
- Vol VII, No. 19
- Vol VII, No. 20: In Heaven with SEVEN and Seven Angels
- Vol VII, No. 21: The Heavenly Angels - Sette Angeli - Seven Angels
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Vol. VII № 12 Source Notes and Credits
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Napoleone Buonaparte – King of France and Italy – His Italian Roots
- Mother Cabrini – St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
- Fede, Speranza e Carità – Faith, Hope and Charity - Love
- Montefalco
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Le Cerquelle
- Melody
- Arnaldo Caprai - Montefalco Sagratino 25 Anni 2001
Napoleone Buonaparte – King of France and Italy – His Italian Roots
Mother Cabrini – St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Fede, Speranza e Carità – Faith, Hope and Charity – Love
- Fede, Speranza e Carità – Faith, Hope and Charity – Love: International Bible Society: NIV – New International Version Bible – I Corinthians 13:
- http://www.ibs.org/niv/passagesearch.php?passage_request=1%20Corinthians%2013#en-NIV-28651
- Fede, Speranza e Carità – Faith, Hope and Charity – Love: International Bible Society: NIV – New International Version Bible – Books of the Bible list: http://www.ibs.org/niv/booklist.php
- Fede, Speranza e Carità – Faith, Hope and Charity – Love: International Bible Society: Home Page http://www.ibs.org/index.php
- Fede, Speranza e Carità – Faith, Hope and Charity – Love: New American Bible – I Corinthians 13: Catholic.org
- http://www.catholic.org/phpframedirect/out.php?url=http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/index.htm
- Fede, Speranza e Carità – Faith, Hope and Charity – Love: New American Bible – Bible chapters and verse index::
- http://www.catholic.org/phpframedirect/out.php?url=http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/index.htm
Montefalco
Le Cerquelle
Hotel Melody
Arnaldo Caprai - Montefalco Sagratino 25 Anni 2001
- “Italian Wines 2005”, Gambero Rosso & Slow Food Editore. Editors Daniele Cernilli & Gigi Piumatti. Roma, 2005. page 691
- Arnaldo Caprai: Official Arnaldo Caprai Site: http://www.arnaldocaprai.com
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