The Casa Italiana club is a lifeline for Italians but now faces closure if it can’t attract younger members There are few signs left of London’s lost Little Italy, but one is hard to miss. On a smart road in Clerkenwell is a humble shop with a huge Italian flag running across its signage. In chunky capitals on top of the green, white and red, it reads “Casa Italiana S. Vincenzo Pallotti” this place on Clerkenwell Road has been a hub for the Italian community living in the capital many of whom arrived after the war and congregated in the then-affordable part of the city “All of these buildings round here were home to Italians,” a club committee member gesturing to the nearby apartment blocks as we sip espresso in the club’s deli Casa Italiana is London’s oldest Italian social club and one of the last remaining tethers to the historic area but it is now under threat of closure due to lack of funds Over time, locals have been priced out of the area and had to move farther afield, making it more difficult to attend the club and the next-door Italian Catholic church, St Peter’s which will host thousands of people for its annual Madonna del Carmine procession on Sunday Zeppetelli moved to London from Sicily with his parents when he was three he has been coming to the club and the church his whole life come here to buy the coffee and mortadella It was a place I could go that my parents knew was safe It was where I grew up and where I later met my wife.” Casa Italiana holds weekly cappuccino mornings and a lunch club every Tuesday the music starts up and brave waiters carrying emptied plates have to battle their way through the packed dancefloor of waltzing couples Some of the members of Casa Italiana San Vincenzo Pallotti social club in Clerkenwell Photograph: Sophia Evans/The Observer“It’s full of life here,” says Maria Fitzgerald it was easier to try to blend in – to not say you were a foreigner – so I mainly stayed with English people but when I retired I met an Italian person who told me about this place and that’s how I started coming here about 12 years ago It’s lovely to hear your own language again.” has also been coming to the club since he was a child “Lockdown impacted us quite heavily,” he says “People’s habits changed slightly so not everyone returned once we reopened We were also doubly hit because congestion charging was extended to Sundays after lockdown so everyone who would habitually drive down suddenly found they couldn’t we need to encourage more and better use of the facilities.” The club membership faces an unavoidable problem “our elderly community are gradually leaving us and there isn’t an obvious replacement.” It’s not that Italians aren’t coming to live in the UK there are different ways for the younger generation to find each other so if you wanted to find other Italians you’d have to go to a place where they were and a social club was the obvious answer.” Other members suspect it’s more than just the introduction of instant messaging “The kids don’t like this kind of music,” says Irene Bragoli of the old-fashioned Italian tunes playing through the speaker but we need them because we’re getting old and we can’t manage everything.” The committee has some ideas of how they might attract a younger crowd They want to start showing football and other sporting events and lure in Italians in their 20s and 30s with the promise of reasonably priced beers “Where else can you get a Peroni for £3 in central London?” says Zeppetelli The walls are dotted with small flags of different Italian regions, which remind me of one belonging to my own grandfather. “You’ll hear so many Italian dialects in this room,” says Pini. “It’s like a mini Italy So many people I speak to are from this sunny seaside region who’s been cooking at the club for 15 years alongside his full-time job as head chef in a restaurant Members get a three-course meal for £10 at the social club’s Tuesday lunch Photograph: Sophia Evans/The ObserverI interrupt him as he stirs a huge pot of tomato pasta with green beans “It’s such an important place for the Italian community and if it had to close down it would be an enormous blow to everyone.” “Quite a few people who come to the Tuesday lunch would be alone all week otherwise,” says Pietro Molle “Their children have moved out and they only see them on the weekends So this is so nice for them – they can get together “Most of us here are widows – I lost my husband 30 years ago – and coming here is wonderful,” says Bruna Marioni an 87-year-old member who moved to Ealing from Pisa when she was 17 It’s unbelievable to have this kind of company Though most members are in their 80s and 90s having intense discussions – one man is playing the harmonica and another is miming playing the guitar for a grinning audience He’s been coming to the club for 55 years and would be heartbroken to see it close “I lived just over the road and my daughter went to the school under the church I live further away now but I still come every week describes the club as “the foundation of Italian life in London” – the beating heart of former Little Italy “This is where it all started,” says Zeppetelli whose staff came across the club while looking for Italians to review a Tuscany-inspired fragrance became so enamoured by the place that they are running fundraisers to try to keep it going I felt like I’d gone to Italy and stepped back in time There were men sitting in the corner playing cards and drinking coffee a man came over to offer us some broad beans he’d grown in his garden and another was telling us about how he was off to Sicily to buy some cheese “You can just tell there’s something magical about the place and you can see in everyone’s faces how much they love it there “It would be absolutely devastating for them if it had to close I have no doubt it directly contributes to their longevity and brings so much joy to their lives.” with both my Italian grandparents now passed away People take hold of my hand like I’m their own granddaughter and at least four people kiss me on the cheek in gratitude for a nice conversation Pini sums up the feeling I’m left with after my (delicious) lunch This is the archive of The Observer up until 21/04/2025 The Observer is now owned and operated by Tortoise Media What happened in San Vincenzo during a mini-basketball tournament is absurd a fight broke out in the stands between parents A brawl that forced the referees to suspend the match and the coaches of both teams to take the children away to prevent them from witnessing that shameful spectacle. Children who left the field in tears. As reported LivornoToday: “Some parents of the young basketball players of the Rosignano and Follonica teams came to blows clubs that immediately dissociated themselves from what happened FIP also released an official statement to stigmatize the incident: let us remember that Minibasket is the sport game of the Italian Basketball Federation for boys and girls aged between 5 and 11 years. tournaments and games of the Minibasket trophy has the responsibility to allow the children who are the protagonists and subjects of the game to confront and have fun in a playful and educational context in order to allow them a correct development and a correct growth integration and socialization and respect for others We therefore hope for the future that these pillars on which Minibasket is based remain well impressed in the memory of adults; adults who have the task and duty to accompany the children themselves in their growth so that in the future And if these adults are also spectators - they concluded - they must behave in a way that is appropriate to the context thus avoiding unacceptable and embarrassing situations otherwise it is better that they do not show up in the gyms Minibasket certainly does not need them ... email and website in this browser for the next time I comment The Crucifixion by the so-called Master of San Vincenzo Martire is finally on public display in the new Renaissance section of the Ducal Palace in Mantua is a small work (94x73 cm) and depicts Christ crucified the Virgin fainting on the left and Saints John the Evangelist Benedict and Jerome arranged to the right of the Redeemer.The painting has been identified in the antiques market and recognized by Stefano L’Occaso and Vincent Martyr.” The title “Master of assigned by convention to an artist whose name is unknown refers to a large Mantuan altarpiece depicting the Madonna and Child between Saints Vincent Ferrer located in the Ducal Palace and coming from the church of the Dominican nuns of San Vincenzo in Mantua: hence the name by which the still anonymous master was “baptized” by scholars it happens that some artistic figures are recognizable through a coherent body of work while remaining unknown in name and biographical details Such is the case with the “Master of San Vincenzo Martire,” an appellation referring to the first work traceable to this anonymous hand a particularly significant work in the painting tradition of early 16th-century Mantua Stylistic characteristics and details of iconography have allowed art historians to link a large catalog of works to the Master of St Before critics recognized the stylistic unity of this group the paintings had been erroneously attributed to several artists none of these attributions were ever conclusively confirmed until the suspicion emerged that these works shared specific traits with the style of Pietro Perugino Vincent Martyr seems to have been strongly influenced by two masters of the Italian Renaissance: Andrea Mantegna and Pietro Perugino the latter of whom was described by his contemporaries as “the best master of Italy.” The celebrated Perugino was particularly appreciated in the city of Mantua: Isabella d’Este a patron of the arts and one of the most important cultural figures of the time attempted on several occasions to obtain his works for her collection Two artists from Mantua had direct contact with Perugino in Florence where the latter maintained a workshop in the early 16th century in addition to the celebrated Lorenzo Leonbruno an artist about whom little information is available but who appears to have been increasingly linked to the work of the Master of San Vincenzo Martire Bartolomeo Fancelli worked at Perugino’s workshop in Florence in the first decade of the 16th century signed and dated 1507 and kept in a private collection belonged to a family of Settignano origin that moved to Mantua as early as the mid-15th century Among the most distinguished members of the family was Luca Fancelli an architect in the service of the Gonzagas thus underscoring the Fancelli family’s deep ties to Mantua and Renaissance culture The work now on display on the ground floor of the Castello di San Giorgio reveals a peculiar influence of Perugino observable in the delicacy of the faces and the harmonious rendering of the figures immersed in an atmosphere of calm suffering but also of the perspective and symbolic sobriety typical of Mantegna a rare medium for early 16th-century production in the city of the Gonzagas which was predominantly oriented toward painting on canvas or fresco This unusual use of the panel highlights the artist’s Florentine and Umbrian training suggesting that his activity took place mainly in the Mantuan area also testifies to a possible attribution to Bartolomeo Fancelli: the presence of direct derivations from Perugino’s style and the painter’s return to Mantua suggest that this is one of the few remaining examples of his work a Mantuan born at the court of Mantegna and trained with Perugino could have proposed the curious cocktail that the Crucifixion offers us?“ This is the question posed by Stefano L’Occaso with the Mantegnaesque Noli me tangere from the National Gallery in London The work was purchased by Perugino antiquarian Fabio Mearini who had the panel restored and whom I thank." The acquisition and display of the “Crucifixion” mark an important step for the Ducal Palace and the Castle of San Giorgio not only as a testimony to the Mantuan Renaissance but also as evidence of the spread of Florentine and Umbrian artistic influences in northern Italy The new exhibition dedicated to the Renaissance collection represents a unique opportunity to deepen our knowledge of the artistic currents that passed through Mantua in the early 16th century a period of great artistic development under the protection of the Gonzaga family The exhibition also makes it possible to enhance the figure of the Master of San Vincenzo Martire represents a valuable record of Mantuan painting and its ability to absorb outside influences will appeal not only to art history scholars but also to visitors who will be able to explore one of the lesser-known aspects of Italian Renaissance painting production Scholars and curators at the Ducal Palace will continue to investigate the Master of St hoping to identify additional works and details that may confirm the hypothesis of attribution to Bartolomeo Fancelli The new Renaissance display at the Castello di San Giorgio could thus become the starting point for new research on early 16th-century painting in Mantua helping to unravel further pieces of the complex artistic network that linked Mantua to Florence and Perugia the Crucifixion stands out as a rare testimony to the artistic continuity of the period and Perugino’s particular influence on the Mantuan school and represents tangible evidence of the Gonzaga city’s artistic past Named one of the best new hotels of the year in Travel + Leisure’s 2023 It List this restored 18th-century borgo is the embodiment of ‘approachable luxury’ American owners and seasoned hoteliers Scott and Shannon Kircher also own a hotel in the Caribbean where they pride themselves on offering a ‘barefoot luxury’ experience relaxed and informal vibe here – the size (21 rooms and suites) gives it an intimate feel and Shannon and Scott enjoy stopping to chat with guests and is named after the patron saint of winemaking to rival the most upmarket hotels in the region and given the smaller scale you won’t find a spa or a choice of restaurants and aimed very much at the discerning wine lover The accommodation and communal areas have been styled in a rustic fashion with beams and exposed brickwork featuring heavily off the well-trodden Tuscan tourist trail but not too far removed who feel the region is sidelined even in wine courses specialising in Italy They’re passionate about introducing guests to local growers and educating them in the wines of the area and have linked up with the Wine Scholar Guild to provide a twice-yearly five-day ‘Tuscan Wine Week’ an opportunity for guests to learn about the wines of Montepulciano and the wider Tuscan region The programme includes private tours and tastings and a special session just on the wines of Montepulciano Outside of the set Wine Weeks, winemaker dinners take place monthly, and the excellent concierge service can arrange visits to local growers as well as estates around Tuscany Or guests can explore under their own steam using the complimentary e-bikes for the closest wine estates has a working wine farm feel and a respected range of wines – don’t miss the straight Vino Nobile Riserva Other estates open to tourists range from Avignonesi which has an established hospitality programme a one-man operation where the owner speaks no English but does receive visitors guests can use the concierge service to book organic olive oil and pecorino cheese tastings at local farms and just steps away from the glass-walled restaurant overlooking the gardens You can always explore the wines of the area from your restaurant table – don’t miss the moreish white wine made from the rare Pulcinculo grape or enjoy a wide choice of Tuscan reds with traditional dishes such as peposo a hearty beef stew made with red wine and black pepper the talented and enthusiastic food and beverage director has started working with the Coravin wine preservation system to provide a good line-up of by-the-glass options including verticals and themed groupings such as Sangiovese and the list on offer at the bar includes classic serves alongside creative The goal is to make it the best bar between Rome and Florence It’s an attitude that permeates the whole hotel Borgo San Vincenzo is already making a name for itself and on the evidence of recognition already won it will only help bring more attention to the wines and estates of this lesser-known part of Tuscany See the Borgo San Vincenzo website for more details ShareSaveCommentLifestyle SpiritsAn Italian Wine Known For Its Style Brings Focus To Single Vineyard Sense Of PlaceByCathrine Todd Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Cathrine Todd is a New York City-based writer who focuses on wine.Follow AuthorNov 11 06:29pm ESTShareSaveCommentThis article is more than 3 years old.Grape bunches going through drying process (appassimento) The finest red wine grape bunches of the season were carefully harvested by hand by an elderly couple and their adult children as their small grandchildren watched the work that one day would be at the core of their existence they took pride in hanging the grape bunches on ropes that hung from the rafters of their barn as they believed that this was a much higher quality practice than laying the grapes out on straw mats which was the other way to induce the drying process (appassimento) to take place for the grapes that were destined for their much beloved Amarone della Valpolicella wine; at first it was a great way to achieve ripeness in the North East area of Italy in the Valpolicella winemaking area outside of Verona as full ripeness of grapes eluded many winemakers in that area in the past the process of drying the grapes has become more practical and efficient by using short plastic crates where the grape bunches are positioned in a single layer and placed into a room that has fans that create a constant circulation of air Yet it is still extremely time consuming and demands devoted growers as the grapes need to be constantly turned and checked upon as some will have faster evaporation of water than others – some producers will actually move the crates around the rooms periodically to even out the evaporation process as some areas of the room are closer to the fans Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine Spa) has taken on the mission to bring to consumers a sense of place from their beloved Valpantena section of Valpolicella where they founded their winery almost a century ago with a release of single vineyards in the style of Amarone as well as its sibling style Ripasso family member and CEO of Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine Spa announced that his family had not only decided to release a single vineyard in the Amarone and Ripasso style of wine but to source from a vineyard that has been organically farmed for the whole lifespan of the vines The Amarone style is made by the crushing and fermenting of dried grapes and its sibling Ripasso (meaning “repassed”) is produced by using the lighter red Valpolicella wine made from the same native grapes but it is made from fresh grapes as a base to then add to the Amarone marc (the skins left over from the pressing of the Amarone dried grapes) and that Valpolicella base wine which is of “Superiore” quality continues to ferment with the marc to a richer more complex wine called Ripasso yet not as rich or complex as the original Amarone The single vineyard that the Pasqua has chosen is called Cascina San Vincenzo which is located high up on a hill in the Valpantena section of the Valpolicella wine region and it is run by friends of the family that have kept it organic for 20 years – the whole lifespan of the vines For the past 12 years the Pasqua family has worked with this plot observing over time if it was expressing a favorable distinctive sense of place that would be worth single vineyards status and Carlo Olivari oenologist for Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine Spa noted that there was a consistent “elegance” and “lightness” as well as “not too much muscle” that characterized this plot Carlo compared the 2017 Cascina San Vincenzo single vineyard Amarone with the 2017 ‘Famiglia Pasqua’ Amarone that includes a blend of a handful of vineyards from the Valpantena area as well as comparing the two 2019 Ripasso equivalents The Cascina San Vincenzo single vineyard Amarone and Ripasso wines had brighter aromatics with red fruit and minerality opposed to the ‘Famiglia Pasqua’ darker and earthier flavors that had a broader shoulder structure Cascina San Vincenzo is higher in altitude than any of the vineyards used in the ‘Famiglia Pasqua’ blend as well as having a dominant component of limestone in the soil It is a comparison of the “soloist” versus “the orchestra” as Riccardo Pasqua explained as the multi-vineyard blend of ‘Famiglia Pasqua’ certainly benefits from the Pasqua family getting to choose the best from each plot depending on the vintage but that an excellent “soloist” such as the Cascina San Vincenzo vineyard needs to be given its own spotlight as well as bringing a stronger attention to the idea of terroir from Valpolicella vineyards As gaining a decent amount of ripeness is no longer the biggest issue in Valpolicella although they will still be challenged by cooler vintages here and there there has been more of a focus to shorten the drying period for the grapes of Amarone to make sure the wines are not too heavy as well as using more native grapes that bring acidity and freshness to the blend And there has even been discussions whether the traditional practices for Amarone a research center that studies vineyards and winemaking as well as other agro-food chain products has discovered evidence that suggest drying the Amarone grapes enhances a stronger sense of place It was discovered by various tests that the main native red grape variety used in the wine goes through various genetic alterations during the drying process and when comparing different vineyards to each other it was the wines that came from dried grapes that had more distinct qualities linked to the sites when single vineyard wines were tasted side by side as opposed to fresh Corvina grapes that weren’t dried The Amarone wines in this research suggests that the drying process brings a complexity that is associated with the site that cannot be achieved without such a process and so this wine is the ultimate expression of sense of place for Valpolicella producers When Amarone was first gaining popularity it was during the time when wine producers were told that to find success in export markets one had to develop a brand as brands were immediately recognizable and assured wine consumers that they were buying a trusted product and in a way just the word Amarone became a brand Yet as information has become more accessible there is a movement to know more about the people the place and the culture behind the wines and to have that wine express all those elements were told that the outside world didn’t care so much about the terroir of their vineyards it was the branding of the style that mattered but today Pasqua understands that there is an opportunity to talk about their special vineyards in Valpolicella and how their styles of wine If only those grandparents who passed on their vineyards in the 1980s and 1990s could see how things have drastically changed as gaining international fans is no longer solely based on a corporate idea of a brand that was disconnected from their multi-generational vineyards as well as the stories of their sweat blood and fierce tenacity that went into creating such wines Today Valpolicella producers can finally talk with pride to a willing international crowd of the people place and yes the styles of wines too; but the styles no longer take center stage but instead they are there to highlight the extraordinary vineyards and people that make these wines 'Famiglia Pasqua' Amarone della Valpolicella wines The below wines were tasted during a master class at the 2021 Milano Wine Week in New York City 30% Corvinone and 10% Rondinella from the organic vineyard Cascina San Vincenzo in the Valpantena area of Valpolicella This wine was singing with lifted bright red cherry aromas that were laced with minerality that had beautiful red fruit and baking spices on the palate combined with fresh acidity along the expressive finish Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Superiore ‘Famiglia Pasqua’ 10% Corvinone and 10% Negrara from the Valpantena area of Valpolicella Dark fruit immediately on the nose that was more reserved with added notes of wet clay and dried herbs that had a lot more structure Fresh sage note with blackberry and ripe red strawberry on the expressive nose that had zingy cranberry notes on the palate with complex notes of forest floor and river stones that had a fine texture with a long aromatic finish Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG ‘Famiglia Pasqua’ 5% Corvinone and 5% Negrara from the Valpantena area of Valpolicella Brooding nose with black plum and blueberry preserves with dusty earth and muscular tannins with tobacco and cigar box ShareSaveCommentBETAThis is a BETA experience. opt-out hereLifestyle TravelInside Tuscany’s Newest Luxury HotelByNicole Trilivas Nicole Trilivas is a luxury travel writer and hotel expert ShareSaveCommentThis article is more than 2 years old.A blend of eighteenth-century stone architecture and rustic-chic style, the luxury boutique hotel Borgo San Vincenzo has just opened in the vineyards of Montepulciano Oenophiles have a new reason to visit the famed hills of Tuscany this year with the new Named for the patron saint of winemakers and dating back to 1780 this reimagined hideaway is set among the vineyards surrounding the town of Montepulciano and pays tribute to classic Tuscan reds at every turn Smartly accented with stone walls and ceramic tile floors rooms in the main building and four outbuildings are christened after wine bottle sizes starting with Methusaleh deluxe studios; Imperial and Balthazar suites; and the Borgo’s two-bedroom suite Views of the UNESCO-recognized Val d’Orcia hills can be found at every turn Throughout, the design is rustic but upmarket; comfortable but creative with old and new pieces and luxurious touches like Italian linens and Acqua dell’Elba toiletries handmade and inspired by the nearby Tuscan coast An on-site restaurant serves all the Tuscan classics offering everything from a classic cocktail aperitivo to wine tastings There’s also a wine cellar and outdoor bar for tasting experiences and wine and cocktail classes Other communal spaces include a cozy library Other highlights include a visiting-winemakers' series; complimentary e-bikes; and custom Borgo San Vincenzo is located 90 minutes from Florence and two hours from Rome Little Italy social club is perfect Gunners welcome Friday, 9th August 2024 — By Daisy Clague A TRADITIONAL Italian social club in Clerkenwell is having a sudden renaissance after being featured in both a social media welcome message to Arsenal’s newest footballer and a video promoting perfume Casa Italiana San Vincenzo Pallotti opened on Clerkenwell Road in 1960 as a meeting place for Italian families at a time when the surrounding neighbourhoods were known as London’s Little Italy the club’s pebble-dash walls and £3 Peronis feel more like rural Italy than Clerkenwell Road which is perhaps what appealed to the PR team at Arsenal Football Club as it searched for an ‘authentic’ venue to film a welcome video for their new signing from Bologna a man sits in Casa Italiana speaking in English about his lifelong support for Arsenal and ending with the line: “Riccardo [Calafiori] Casa Italiana committee member Mario Zeppetelli who grew up in Highbury and worked behind the bar at the club when he was a teenager in the 1970s we didn’t know what it was for until after the video came out “They ended up using the father of a guy who works in PR at Arsenal When the Arsenal production team needed an extra to sip coffee in the background at the last minute Casa Italiana regular John Fulgoni agreed to step in Mario Zeppetelli behind the bar at the club used for Arsenal’s publicity film filmed at the club by perfume company Ffern earlier this year has also contributed to an unexpected publicity boom it’s just been mayhem,” Mr Zeppetelli said “We’ve been getting so many email enquiries from people wanting to become members it’s become a full time job for us to manage them.” Mr Zeppetelli moved from Sicily to London with his parents in 1961 at the age of three and has been coming to Casa Italiana for most of his life it would be 11 o’clock mass next door [at St Peter’s Italian Church] buy mortadella and pasta in the shop downstairs come up here for a coffee and then go home to eat Casa Italiana still supports Italians in London and the surrounding community through craft classes for kids and an affordable two-course meal for pensioners on Tuesday lunchtimes followed by dancing courtesy of an 80-year-old DJ who plays Italian music from his laptop But Mr Zeppetelli is motivated to keep Casa Italiana going for the next generation A crowdfunder set up by Ffern has raised nearly £15,000 to help the club replace its kitchen and its committee plans to extend opening hours over the weekend to encourage young people to meet their friends here “we don’t want it to close at any stage.” Metrics details Petrology and timing of magmatic-hydrothermal systems and the linkage between plutonic and volcanic domains are central topics in geosciences because of broad implications for natural hazards and exploitation of natural resources We investigated by the 40Ar–39Ar method the timescale of a well-characterized natural example the Mio-Pliocene Campiglia Marittima magmatic-hydrothermal system (Tuscany 40Ar–39Ar data from pristine and homogeneous trioctahedral micas and sanidine from the plutonic-hydrothermal-subvolcanic-volcanic sequence (from the Botro ai Marmi Granite to the San Vincenzo Rhyolite) record crystallization ages and define a temporal sequence lasting 973 ± 43 ka K-feldspar from mafic and felsic porphyries alteration domains consisting of secondary K-feldspar and albite Results document that the San Vincenzo Rhyolite consists of two diachronous batches closely following emplacement of mafic porphyries consisting of skarns and associated Zn–Pb(-Ag) mineralization predating Fe–Cu ore formed within the first ~ 400-ka lifetime of the whole sequence and was closely followed by the first eruption which should have run out most of the ore-forming potential of the system whose resolution requires high-precision geochronological data thus highlighting the primary role in the transport of Ar isotopes of mineral reactivity and in turn of fluid circulation and the importance of integrating 40Ar–39Ar data with mineral-textural and chemical analysis at the microscale and we explore the link of Ar isotope record with microstructural and microchemical variations in datable potassic minerals of plutonic Results allow to reconstruct in detail the temporal evolution of the magmatic-hydrothermal system investigated with important implications for the petrogenesis of the associated ores Biotite separates from mafic porphyries were phenocrysts from the groundmass in sample MGC or grains included in a K-feldspar phenocryst in sample PV-31 Compositional variations of trioctahedral micas [AlIV vs Fe/(Fe + Mg) plot] from the Campiglia Marittima magmatic-hydrothermal system Age and Cl/K (derived from neutron-produced 38ArCl/39ArK ratio) spectra from step-heating experiments of trioctahedral mica separates Box heights indicate the 2σ analytical uncertainty (A) Biotite from Botro ai Marmi Granite and phlogopite from the exoskarn (B) Biotite from mafic and felsic porphyries (C) Multi-grain and single-grain step-heating experiments on biotite from Group-A of the San Vincenzo Rhyolite (D) Multi-grain and single-grain step-heating experiments on biotite from Group-B of the San Vincenzo Rhyolite Biotite analyses from Botro ai Marmi Granite exoskarn and mafic and felsic porphyries were obtained on ~ 10 mg of mineral separate through a single-collector noble gas mass spectrometer Data on biotite separates from San Vincenzo Rhyolite were obtained using a multi-collector noble gas mass spectrometer on single grains or on ≤ 3 mg of mineral separate Cumulative probability and ranked distribution of 40Ar–39Ar apparent ages of sanidine and biotite from Group-A (A) and Group-B (B) of the San Vincenzo Rhyolite Data are total fusion ages obtained from total fusion analyses of individual grains or calculated as total gas ages from step-heating experiments on single grains of both sanidine and biotite (TG SH) or on multigrain aliquots of biotite (TG SH bulk) Three-isotope correlation diagram converted to age and elemental Ca/K ratio (derived from neutron-produced 37ArCa and 39ArK) for data from step-heating of mafic (A) and felsic (B) porphyry Ca/K (EMP data) of K-feldspar from mafic (B) and felsic (D) porphyries The model lines in (B) and (D) show the effect of mixing secondary K-feldspar (Kfs2) and albite (Ab) with pristine K-feldspar (Kfs1) Model lines in (B): (A1) mixing between secondary K-feldspar and albite; (A2) mixing between pristine K-feldspar (Kfs1) with a mixture of secondary K-feldspar and albite in the proportion 3:1; (A3) mixing between pristine K-feldspar (Kfs1) with a mixture of secondary K-feldspar and albite in the proportion 1:1 Model line (D): (A1) mixing between secondary K-feldspar and albite; (B2) mixing between pristine K-feldspar (Kfs1) with a mixture of secondary K-feldspar and albite in the proportion 2:1; (B3): mixing between pristine K-feldspar (Kfs1) with a mixture of secondary K-feldspar and albite in the proportion 1:1 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Acta 70, 4507–4512. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gca.2006.06.1563 (2006) Download references Constructive comments by two anonymous Reviewers and the editorial handling by Takeshi Kuritani are very much appreciated Stefano Poli and Andrea Risplendente are acknowledged for the acquisition of the EMP data The research was realized with the financial support of Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) performed and interpreted Ar–Ar data and wrote the paper performed and interpreted petrographic and microchemical data The authors declare no competing interests Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-10867-9 Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: a shareable link is not currently available for this article Sign up for the Nature Briefing newsletter — what matters in science It’s Sunday lunchtime at this decades-old restaurant and families in weekend best — head-to-toe black with slashes of red lipstick for the women; pressed shirts and chinos for the men — are gathering for the weekly particularly gregarious group of twentysomethings has arrived It appears to be someone’s birthday and the party’s number continues to swell precariously After 15 or so minutes of anxious back and forth If one were to take a few minutes in a museum or church to observe the typical behavior of the public in front of a polyptych one would find that there is a large number of visitors who pay little attention to the predella sometimes not even linger on it: it is usually the most neglected part of a polyptych most of the time it is also the easiest to observe since it is often at the eye level of the viewer for there are often predella that are more interesting than the panels that surmount them Vasari was convinced that the case was also made for the predella of the Griffoni Polyptych: speaking in the Lives of its unparalleled author the Aretine wrote that “he painted [...] in San Petronio so well and with such beautiful and good manner that it is hardly possible to see better nor to imagine the toil and diligence that Hercules put into it there where the predella is much better work than the panel.”The predella of the Griffoni Polyptych today lives on by itself: the historical vicissitudes that the complex altar machine painted by him and Francesco del Cossa had to face over the years caused the predella to be detached from the rest of the work and today it is preserved and exhibited in the rooms of the Vatican Pinacoteca The polyptych had been dismembered around 1725 the new owner of the chapel where the work was kept had the painting removed and dismantled in order to obtain room paintings to be placed in the family residence in Mirabello not only because the unity of the whole was being irreparably destroyed but also because the operation was a prelude to what was to come later: the individual portions were placed on the market and took the most varied destinations until the exhibition organized in Bologna between 2019 and 2020 at Palazzo Fava which reunited the polyptych after almost three hundred years even at the exhibition the various portions were displayed separately: it was the facsimiles that were responsible for the reconstruction of a hypothetical arrangement that the various panels might have had originally The advantage lay in the fact that each individual element of the polyptych could be admired with due care and precision Including the predella by Ercole de’ Roberti The great Ferrara painter had here painted the miracles of Saint Vincent Ferrer the saint whose figure stands out in the central compartment painted by Francesco del Cossa: the Spanish preacher had been canonized in 1455 the commission for the work had matured in Dominican circles and the Order was at the time engaged in a complex operation to spread the cult of the new saint as he performs one of the five miracles described by Ercole de’ Roberti in a single as he pops out of a kind of interspatial gap opened in the sky to perform another perhaps in the entire history of ancient art: the sequence he places before our eyes has strong cinematic accents it is a fascinating story told with supreme narrative wisdom it is the birth of a mind that knows how to organize with the flair of the engineer but also knows how to escape with a visionary imaginative flair Because those that Ercole de’ Roberti fixes on the predella are not facts seen and recorded “the image that lightning flashes to the mind and is immediately overwhelmed by another that succeeds it and almost overlaps it,” Giulio Carlo Argan would have said the rescue of the child from the burning house and the resurrection of the child killed by the maddened mother flow through a landscape somewhere between the real and the fantastic but almost with the same consistency that dreams have: we seem to be living it Ercole de’ Roberti’s imaginative frenzy is substantiated spoke of “capricci d’inventore di giunti architettonici,” seeing in these gimmicks an echo of what Ercole had already proposed at Palazzo Schifanoia: “crammed and tied wicker bundle arches; cartouche modillions with deep double volutes as he had used for the chariot of Lust at Schifanoia and at the top of the arches within the San Lazzaro altarpiece; and just as in the imaginary Rome within the coat of arms of the Schifanoia fresco box-shaped edicolets surmounted by half-buried arches in the poses and attitudes: “a repertoire so rich in motions of stops as to overflow genius for every verse.” In the more than two meters along which the predella unfolds Ercole de’ Roberti has poured a multifaceted and nuanced sampler of all human emotions: the heartfelt devotion of the healed paralytic the concentration of the two women in front of her attending to household chores the relaxed tranquility of the two men in Renaissance garb conversing with each other the agitated amazement of those witnessing the resurrection of the woman in the red robes the despair of the mother who sees the child on the roof of the house threatened by thefire the seraphic confidence of the little one who sees the saint appear and understands that perhaps things will turn out for the best Look then at the extraordinary variety of poses in the colorful world of Hercules: the man collecting water from the well with quotation from the Capitoline Spinarius in his predella: men and women of all colors whom the Dominican saint protects by peeking out of the sky and extending his saving gesture over that forest of open architecture in which the artist pours all his antiquarian culture It almost seems to us that the miracles become a pretext for giving free rein to the imagination: Hercules may not be a heretical artist but he is certainly a totally unconventional painter his predella is a pure mechanism of imagination while not renouncing the linear dynamism that was typical of Cosmè Tura and the entire Ferrarese school skips the religious motivations that animated Tura’s works “Poetics of excitement,” said Argan A LANARKSHIRE restaurant boss whose posh Italian eatery was firebombed has claimed a hitman was hired to kill him Vincent Marini has claimed that a London-based hitman was hired to kill him after an alleged dispute at his San Vincenzo restaurant in Bothwell a fellow restaurant owner who runs a premises nearby to San Vincenzo was accused alongside Brian Redfern and Daryl Anderson of stealing signs and canopies at San Vincenzo As reported by the Daily Record Mr Marini told Hamilton Sheriff Court that Wilson was "bringing up a man from London to 'put me in a suit'" The term 'put in a suit' is slang for an execution The court heard that Wilson’s sister-in law lived in the flat above Mr Marini's restaurant and the pair had a dispute Wilson said that Mr Marini had warned her that a known Lanarkshire gangland figure was “coming through your door” Wilson then told the court Mr Marini “has a lot of enemies” Wilson got a court order stopping Mr Marini from doing any work on common walls Wilson said there was damage to her flat during building work and San Vincenzo signs were put up without permission CCTV footage was shown from the day the signs and canopies vanished but Mr Marini couldn't identify a pair of men in hi-vis jackets who loaded them into vehicles However he said Wilson was in the footage “holding ladders Mr Marini reported the stolen items to the police but they were never found said she was at the building with her solicitor to check out damage to the roof of her flat Wilson also said she had been suing Mr Marini for building damage and accused the businessman of "deliberately going bankrupt" to avoid paying his debts Prosecutor Alice Carey told the sheriff she was no longer seeking convictions against Wilson Redfern and Anderson were found not guilty of the theft charge We previously told how the popular San Vincenzo restaurant was left badly fire damaged after a Vauxhall Corsa crashed through a set of main doors and torched in the early hours of October 3, 2019. No arrests have been made in connection with the incident We pay for your stories and videos! Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? Email us at scoop@thesun.co.uk or call 0141 420 5300 Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker 3 Oct 2019A CAR was set on fire after smashing into a Lanarkshire restaurant in a horror fireball ram-raid in the early hours of this morning was destroyed after being targeted in the attack just before 1am Shocking images show a burnt-out car inside the torched premises after it was rammed through its front doors The restaurant's interior has also been ripped apart by the flames It's the third time the restaurant has been targeted in recent months police were called in after vandals sprayed graffiti on the walls of the restaurant Just weeks later, the premises was targeted again as the restaurant was rammed by a pick-up truck. CCTV from the incident in June showed the white truck reversing into the building before speeding off. Owner Vincent Marini, who opened the eatery last year, said he believed he was being targeted by an organised crime gang. But the defiant restaurant boss vowed he wouldn't be driven out of business. A post on the an Vincenzo Facebook said: "Sadly they won San Vincenzo has been destroyed to all our customers you supported us throughout it all. A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: “We were alerted to a fire within premises on Main Street “Operations Control mobilised two appliances and a height appliance to extinguish the fire "Crews left after making the area safe.” Cops have now launched an investigation into the latest incident in a spate of recent attacks Detective Sergeant Martin McKendrick said: "Our inquiries are ongoing We would urge anyone who has any information about this incident to please contact Lanarkshire CID through 101 quoting incident number 0112 of 3 October 2019 Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111 anonymously." We pay for your stories and videos! Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? Email us at scoop@thesun.co.uk or call 0141 420 5300 The current elevation profile of local residential areas resulted on one hand from the monastic colonization by the Abbey of San Vincenzo and on the other hand from people's habit of settling on elevated grounds such as hills and borders of terraces or karst hollows in the last two centuries a new settlement model overlapped with the traditional one and scattered rural dwellings and hamlets appeared as a consequence of several factors: better safety conditions the splitting up of former large feudal estates and the concession of rights on plots of land by feudal lords to peasants This new model spread itself actively until the1950s especially in municipalities encompassing vast expanses of cultivable land Large numbers of people thus abandoned traditional settlements which had arisen and grown thanks to the feudal model even when topographical conditions were very bad At that time such towns looked therefore neglected and run-down with numerous empty or ruined houses.In the following years in the upper Volturno Valley the generalized crisis of Italian mountains added itself to the crisis of southern Italy leading to massive migratory flows and desertion of many isolated settlements scattered settlements are an important territorial feature still today in the municipalities of Filignano and Scapoli.The following and very recent phase is remigration: the number of inhabitants and houses in residential areas has partially recovered unfortunately in questionable ways; but this phase is also marked by the immediate and long-term consequences of the 1984 earthquake Many houses were seriously damaged and never repaired in contrast with what happened in the other Park municipalities both in Latium and Abruzzo suffice it to say that the emergency wooden huts in San Vincenzo al Volturno are still inhabited.As far as exposure is concerned most towns are oriented to the south (typical examples are Pizzone Castelnuovo and Rocchetta) or at least protected from northern winds by the mountains surrounding the Volturno Valley to the northwest and northeast Scapoli and Castel San Vincenzo are prime examples in this respect A BUSINESSWOMAN’S motors were firebombed just weeks after she bought a restaurant repeatedly targeted by blaze thugs Maniacs torched a van and car belonging to Margo Wilson But the terrifying infernos in Uddingston, Lanarkshire, came on the same day she registered her £458,000 purchase of the troubled San Vincenzo eatery in nearby Bothwell The Italian-style diner was destroyed in a series of fires claimed he was a victim of an effort to drive him out of business But Mrs Wilson snapped up the charred site at auction through a new firm she’d set up as sole director on September 30 Land registry papers show the venue’s proprietor is now Aron Bothwell, with a date of entry listed as October 17. But the registration date of November 15 is the same day that fiends turned the two vehicles into burnt-out shells at the Wilsons’ home. Sellers Auction House Scotland said the restaurant was a “fantastic commercial development” but warned of extensive internal fire damage. then told her mum: “I want £100,000 or I’m slitting her throat.” He was later jailed for six-and-a-half years Police said inquiries into the car fires are “ongoing” We pay for your stories and videos! Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? Email us at scoop@thesun.co.uk or call 0141 420 5200 The TimesThe owner of an Italian restaurant that was gutted in a late-night fire attack has said his family is being “terrorised” because he defied a major crime gang Vincent Marini, 52, said his wife, daughter and home had been targeted for three years after he established San Vincenzo in Bothwell The restaurant was destroyed in the early hours of Thursday morning after a car smashed through the rear of the building and was set alight It was the third attack there in four months Mr Marini said he started receiving threats because he stood up to gang members by running the business I’ve had to move house and basically hide,” he said Comparing Vincenzo Nibali's Strava stats to riders in the chase group shows how close he was to being caught before the finish line and it shows how close he was to being caught just before the finish line Nibali had attacked on the key flashpoint of the Poggio climb within six kilometres of the finish – putting in a daring move to distance all of his rivals Nibali's attack on the Poggio is shown in Strava's Poggio di Sanremo Strava segment The 33-year-old may have been the quickest rider on the ascent of the Poggio this year but his time of 6-05 on the 3.62km segment is well short of Michal Kwiatkowski's mark of 5-47 it wasn't even Nibali's quickest time up the iconic climb – he posted 6-02 in 2016 Perhaps what is more interesting are the stats for the segments on the way down the Poggio and into the finish so it is surprising to see that he tackled the Poggio downhill slightly slower than key riders in the chase group Nibali's time of 3-43 on the 3km Poggio (Descent) Strava segment puts him in 13th place of the riders tackling the race in 2018 Davide Cimolai (Groupama-FDJ) was quickest on the day with 3-19 and with Alexander Kristoff (UAE Team Emirates) Arnaud Démare (Groupama-FDJ) and Kwiatkowski (Team Sky) all among those quicker than Nibali Nibali was evidently fatigued after his huge attack on the Poggio ascent with his rivals catching him up on the descent By the time Nibali hit the final segment of the race – the Via Roma MSR Sprint – he was significantly slower than the rapidly accelerating chase group behind him dragged in by Australian sprinter Caleb Ewan Démare finished in third pot just behind Ewan and his time of 17 seconds (equating to 60.8kmh) is significantly quicker than Nibali's time of 22 seconds (or 47kmh) to the line Nibali had given himself just enough time to ease up before the line slightly and raise his hands in the air as a worthy champion of the 2018 edition of Milan-San Remo One last note: Despite Nibali's amazing effort over the seven hours and 18 minutes he took to complete the 191km race – average speed 39.9kmh – he did not claim a single Strava KOM Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1 following a brave battle with a cancer-related illness an exceptional person to work with - his presence is sorely missed. besting the Australian team by 11 seconds to take the opening victory in Tirreno-Adriatico Mark Cavendish led the squad across the line in 20:13 for the 18.5km test from Donoratico to San Vincenzo and thereby becomes the first leader of Tirreno-Adriatico for the second consecutive year "You have to get everything perfect to win a team time trial and so it's always more rewarding when you pull it off and you get to stand on the podium together," Cavendish said It is the fifth time that Cavendish has led a major race after his team won an opening team time trial: before last year's Tirreno-Adriatico he pulled on leader's jerseys in the Giro d'Italia twice (2009 "It's good to start off with a win," Cavendish said we want to do well in the mountains stages and we want to do well in the GC too We'll cover all our bases and see what happens." The victory of Omega Pharma was not simply a matter of taking the blue jersey - which they stand to hold the next two largely flat stages - but also of putting distance between its GC leaders - Michal Kwiatkowski and Rigoberto Uran - and the rest of the overall contenders The first mountain test on stage 4 will be crucial for the pair and Kwiatkowski was happy to have a buffer they gave their all," Kwiatkowski said after the finish We gained some seconds before the mountain stages Movistar's Nairo Quintana is the closest to the Quickstep pair while Tinkoff-Saxo did well to limit Alberto Contador's losses to just 24 seconds Even Ivan Basso kept himself within shouting distance his Cannondale team slotting in fifth at 26 seconds behind OPQS while Team Sky was a hair's breadth further behind leaving Richie Porte with 27 seconds to make up André Greipel will have to pull off something special to contend for the blue jersey in the sprints over the next two stages as his Lotto Belisol finished off the pace in seventh Former Tirreno-Adriatico winner Cadel Evans was poorly supported by his BMC team leaving him with quite a bit of catching up to do Chris Horner (Lampre-Merida) fared even worse The First Hall of the Civil Court rejected a request made to prevent the cats in the San Vincenzo Residence from being removed from the Cat Café where they live The Animal Guardians Malta filed the action against the CEO of San Vincenzo de Paul Jorgen Souness the Animal Welfare Directorate and the Commissioner for the Protection of Animals Alison Bezzina The Association said that for 7 years it has been running the Cat Café next to the Residence where it takes care of a number of cats and claimed that all those against whom action had been filed wanted to remove the cats from the place it resulted that the cats are ‘strays’ and are used as part of the elderly’s therapy and he also mentioned that some of the cats were taken in by the elderly after they came in in the Residence those against whom the the action was filed – were alleging that the e cats were being left in a bad state The respondents also said that there were 325 cats and this was not only detrimental to the cats themselves but also to the health of the residents in San Vincenzo In his decision Judge Grixti said that he heard the Chief Executive of the Residence San Vincenzo state that it was not their intention to relocate the cats but that these are cared for and put to sleep only on the advice of a veterinarian which is why he did not accept Animal Guardians Malta’s request 4 Oct 2019A RESTAURANT boss has blamed gangsters for a blaze that destroyed the posh eatery — the third attack in four months San Vincenzo in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, was gutted when a Vauxhall Corsa was smashed into the back and erupted into flames at 1am yesterday morning. The sickened manager claimed staff have endured months of intimidation from hoods before the blaze horror and declared: “I can’t do this any more.” told of her distress after thugs rammed a red Vauxhall Corsa into the rear of the popular San Vincenzo before setting it on fire The blaze caused extensive damage to the Italian venue in Bothwell whose high-profile customers have included ex-Rangers ace Kenny Miller Sharon said workers have been left terrified following the third attack in just four months — including an alleged petrol bombing She said: “There’s been a lot of intimidation against us There’s been threats from gangsters — threats to put Vincent into a coma Stunned villagers told how they saw 50ft flames shooting from the building while the damaged motor could still be seen inside Forensics officers combed it for clues as cops confirmed they could not rule out a link between the blaze and previous attacks We told how the restaurant was rammed by a pick-up truck maniac in June. CCTV shows the driver reversing through the glass pane and zooming off, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Recalling the moment she found out about the latest horror, Sharon, boss of the restaurant’s deli, went on: “A kind neighbour called me at 4am. When I got here I burst into tears. "The whole place is black with smoke. The whole of the restaurant is destroyed. "The bar and deli area are smoke damaged. We don’t know exactly what’s happened. “We don’t know if it can be rescued yet. It’ll cost a lot to repair — it’s ruined everything in there.” The couple believe the sinister campaign has been prompted by a female businesswoman linked to organised crime. Sharon claims they have repeatedly been targeted since the mystery rival missed out on a deal to buy the property. She added: “The sellers approached Vincent and asked if he wanted to buy. He innocently said he would. "It stemmed from there. She’s been trying to buy this land for many, many years. “We thought once we opened she would go away. “The other night we had to do a one-hour detour because they were following us. “There were people on quad bikes outside the restaurant a couple of weeks ago passing us for a couple of hours. “Customers couldn’t leave the restaurant. We do think ‘why do we put ourselves through this?’ “But people in Bothwell back us all the way — but it’s not enough against this kind of person.” One witness told how he heard noise before seeing an inferno surround the building after the motor was driven into it. He said: “I woke up to quite a bit of noise at 2.30am and looked out the window and couldn’t believe what I was seeing. “The flames must have been going up about 50ft in the air and I knew straight away something very serious was going on.” Another local said: “They must have ruffled a few feathers for this to keep happening. Tory MSP Margaret Mitchell said: “This has been a relentless campaign and I would hope the police would have some leads to help them catch the culprits.” Detective Sergeant Martin McKendrick said inquiries were “ongoing” We pay for your stories and videos! Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? Email us at scoop@thesun.co.uk or call 0141 420 5300 4 Oct 2019THE firm behind a restaurant allegedly torched by gangsters has gone bust after being chased over unpaid tax debts A liquidator was appointed to take control of the San Vincenzo eatery’s trading company on Tuesday, files lodged at Companies House revealed. Owner Vincent Marini, 52, had been pursued by HMRC officials since August. A petition was lodged at Hamilton Sheriff Court for the company to be wound up. Vincent admitted his gutted restaurant in nearby Bothwell had cash problems but insisted it had been unaffected by the liquidation, which he insisted took place weeks ago. He said: “It’s not linked to the actual restaurant. We’ve got a new limited company. “The business was struggling but it’s a different ball game now. Money issues are gone. “All staff payments are up to date.” We told how thugs smashed a red Vauxhall Corsa into the eatery before lighting it at 1am on Thursday. Vincent’s fiancée Sharon, 55, said it was the third attack by hoods in four months. Sharon claims they have repeatedly been targeted since the mystery rival missed out on a deal to buy the property A Police Scotland spokesman said: “All lines of inquiry are being carried out.” ben.archibald@the-sun.co.uk We pay for your stories and videos! Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? Email us at scoop@thesun.co.uk or call 0141 420 5300 Bahrain-Merida’s Vincenzo Nibali won the 2018 edition of Milan-San Remo after attacking on the Poggio with 6km to go. He created a gap of around eight seconds over the top of the Poggio and he then managed to hold on to cross the line on the Via Roma just ahead of the charging pack Nibali’s victory gives Italy its first winner of the Monument in over a decade.Related questions you can explore with Ask Cyclist, our AI search engine.If you would like to ask your own question you just need to , Register or subscribe The 109th edition of ‘The Primavera’ got off to a damp start in Milan with the peloton wrapped up against the cold and rain. After several attempts at establishing a break eventually a group of nine riders went up the road with only one representative from the WorldTour teams: Matteo Bono of UAE Emirates As the main bunch huddled against the wet conditions the breakaway forged a gap of around 5min30 with 115km to go which was reduced to 3min45 by the 100-to-go mark. At the front of the peloton, the pace was controlled by Team Sky, working for last year’s winner Michal Kwiatkowski, and Quick-Step Floors The Belgian squad were relying on Italian sprinter Elia Viviani after the withdrawal of Fernando Gaviria with a broken hand sustained at Tirreno-Adriatico looked comfortable in the middle of the pack As the race made its way southwards along the Ligurian Coast and the 180-odd riders stripped away rain capes and overshoes The peloton maintained a relatively sedate pace slowly reeling in the breakaway riders. British sprinter Dan McLay of EF-Education First dropped out of the race after hitting the floor alongside teammate Simon Clarke The remains of the breakaway were swallowed up with 30km to go and the bunch arrived at the foot of the Cipressa It’s the 5.6km climb where it becomes clear which riders are in form and traditionally the potential race-winners are separated from the also-rans Most of the big name sprinters were still in the main bunch at the beginning of the climb quickly dropping out the back of the bunch the rest of the favourites managed to stay with the main pack over the summit of the Cipressa despite an attempt by Team Sky to blow the race apart with an injection of pace. French team FDJ lead the pack down the descent of the Cipressa The final obstacle of the race was the Poggio a short 3.7km climb with a maximum gradient of 9%. the Poggio is a last chance for teams without a pure sprinter to attack for the win When the peloton arrived at the base of the Poggio it was led by Quick-Step Floors and the Bahrain Merida team of Vincenzo Nibali Dimension Data rider Mark Cavendish hit a yellow bollard in the middle of the road and did a full somersault over the top of it starting with a dig by BMC Racing’s Jempy Drucker He was followed and passed by Vincenzo Nibali who went over the top on his own with a gap of around eight seconds to the bunch Nibali descended with his usual mixture of grace and daring extending the distance back to the chasers all the time Behind him Matteo Trentin of Mitchelton-Scott made chase Kwiatkowski and Michael Matthews of Team Sunweb continued the chase Nibali passed under the flamme rouge on his own but a regrouped peloton was approaching at speed However it couldn’t catch the Italian and he crossed the line to become the first Italian to win the race since Filippo Pozzato in 2006. You must be logged in to post a comment To manage an existing Cyclist magazine subscription, please visit Manage your account or visit our subscription FAQ page. To subscribe, or for other enquiries, please contact us Sign up to the Cyclist newsletter to receive curated emails direct to your inbox Sign up to our newsletter Log in to access Cyclist Rides using your email pertaining to your subscription Don't forget a subscription to Cyclist includes: Log in to post comments and use Ask Cyclist our AI platform that answers your questions based on our articles Register to comment on our latest articles Occasional emails from selected third-party sponsors and advertisers Please enter your username or email address to reset your password Emergency services were called to the San Vincenzo restaurant, in Bothwell Main Street, after the attack around 1am this morning. Shocking images show a burnt-out motor inside the torched Italian eatery. It’s latest in a series of targeted attacks on the premises in recent months. And one resident told how they were woken up by the drama unfolding outside. They said: “I woke up to quite a bit of noise at 2.30am and looked out the window and couldn’t believe what I was seeing. “The flames must’ve been going up about 50ft in the air and I knew straight away something very serious was going on. “Some neighbours were out and looked terrified so I think it is them who maybe phoned the police and the fire brigade. “The smoke was black and you could smell the burning in the air. “There were fire engines and police quickly here and they got it under control but it has been destroyed. “It isn’t the first time it has been targeted this year but this is the worst yet. A police cordon is currently in place as cops carry out their investigation into the attack Just weeks later, the premises was targeted again as the restaurant was rammed by a pick-up truck vowed he wouldn’t be driven out of business THE boss of a Bothwell restaurant that was destroyed in an alleged fire and car attack by "gangsters" has been forced to take £100,000 of the asking price as he bids to sell the venue was gutted when a Vauxhall Corsa was smashed into the back and erupted into flames last year Now owner Vincent Marini’s is hoping to offload the venue The Times reports that the building was advertised for £600,000 but seven months on the price has been lowered to offers over £500,000. Vincent has alleged that he started receiving threats because he stood up to gang members by running the business. He said: “These people have made my life a misery. We pay for your stories and videos! Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? Email us at scoop@thesun.co.uk or call 0141 420 5300 The popular San Vincenzo Italian eatery was badly damaged in the shocking attack. CCTV shows a white pick-up style vehicle being reversed through a rear window and into the Lanarkshire restaurant before speeding off. Workers were called in and the restaurant was able to open later the same day. Defiant bosses say they will continue trading and will not be driven out by thugs who launched their attack around 12.30am on June 21. Speaking to the Scottish Sun Online, Vincent Marini is convinced it was a deliberate hit on his business. He said: "It was 100 per cent targeted. This was not a break in. "They've driven in off the main road to the back of the restaurant and reversed into the window. "The plates on the truck were blacked out." It is not the first time Vincent's business has been attacked, and he believes it is connected to organised crime. He said: "The building has been spray painted before. "I've had a car petrol bombed outside my house - but they got the wrong car. "I've had people come up from down south and threaten to put me in a coma. "People have threatened my partner, saying they have photos of our daughter and are watching her. "All because I've opened a restaurant." Vincent doesn't yet know how much the repairs will cost, but he was grateful to his builder for getting the restaurant ready for business the same day. He said: "I bought the land about two and a half years ago and we built up the restaurant. "Even then, my builder was being threatened but he stuck by me." San Vincenzo - which opened last year - took to Facebook to assure customers it would be business as usual and urged anyone with information to come forward. They added: "Dear customers and friends of San Vincenzo. Once again targeted to drive us out of business. "We survived and due to the kindness and quick response of our builder we were back open by 10.30am that morning. "This white pick-up truck drove on purpose through our restaurant, can any one recognise the vehicle? "Please either contact San Vincenzo or Hamilton Police Office. Any help would be greatly appreciated." Customers of the restaurant pledged to continue to support it and hit out at the vandals. "Officers are treating this as an attempted housebreaking and inquiries are ongoing." Police Scotland declined to comment further on matters relating to any other incidents saying: "inquiries are ongoing." We pay for your stories and videos! Do you have a story or video for The Scottish Sun? Email us at scoop@thesun.co.uk or call 0141 420 5200 In 2020 among the 52 destinations to visit surprisingly the New York Times reported the Molise And so the region that wasn't there is now there and takes its revenge on him THE villages of Molise they hold hidden jewels that are worth going to discover no hurry Many countries they are not equipped with an equipped area But the mayors show great interest in the pleinair tourism and invite you to report your arrival in advance so that we can indicate the most suitable parking spaces camper parking Follow us on this itinerary among the villages of Molise Just for the break al campground Mainarde Oasis on the lakeshore it's worth pointing the nose of the camper at Castel San Vincenzo The village boasts a precious jewel like theAbbey of San Vincenzo al Volturno a Benedictine center from the 5th century with some of the last Lombard frescoes remained in Italy the village is dominated by the imposing rocky crags of the mountain chain Mainarde one of the wildest groups in the National Park of Abruzzo Lazio and Molise and softened by a placid turquoise lake From the viewpoint of Piazza Umberto you enter the oldest part of the town with the paved main road that climbs through the alleys offering panoramic views Camper stop: Mainarde Oasis Among these is the girl which takes its name from the unmarried women who used its pulp as a cosmetic Take this opportunity to stock up on your galley by dropping by brewery Reluctant. Hops and barley plants grow near the apple trees recovered from ancient crops that once sprouted on these lands the beehives of theCommunity apiary born with the aim of protecting the biodiversity of the territory through cultivation methods that abolish the use of pesticides and respect nature and bees Despite not having an equipped area, the mayor is always happy to welcome visitors tourists in campers. It is no coincidence that the leading municipality of the Morge Park often hosts i camper club gatherings. Among the villages of Molise Pietracupa it is one of the most beautiful It has the particularity of having the inhabited nucleus perched under a a huge rock called dies It is a sedimentary rock formed in a marine environment pushed to the surface by the tectonic movements of the earth's crust millions of years ago La his death è more developed compared to the nearby villages which have the same peculiarity Worth seeing there church of Sant'Antonio Abate of the 13th centurythe and the as youthful rock church (currently closed and not open to visitors) It holds a crucifix sixteenth centuryor and a altar made from the millstone of an old mill The other cavities house the Cliff Museum which gathers a large reproduction of torture instruments used in the Middle Ages Also worth seeing Museum of Memories (free entry by reservation) which houses furnishings kitchen utensils and clothing from the past Also drop by Museum of Pietracupesi in the World it tells the story of the town through a rich collection of photographs There are around one hundred families originally from Pietracupa who today live and work in New Jersey and nearby New York Camper stop: The Hunting Casino The village of Civitacampomarano is a open-air museum. To combat depopulation, street artist Alice Pasquini created Cvtà Street Fest a festival that stimulates sociality through art Artists paint murals on the facades of houses with a view to respecting the "spirit of places" and their identity With the community involvement they express themselves on current topics: from welcome to migration freshness and liveliness that only the language of street art can convey. The village risked disappearing due to a landslide It rises 500 meters above sea level and is surrounded by 600 hectares of forest Worth seeing Angevin castle, la Merchant's House , church of San Giorgio Martire. Do not miss Home Chef, the historic residence where the famous Italian Enlightenmentist Vincenzo Cuoco lived located a stone's throw from the Angioino Castle which hosts the artists during the days of the festival the artists who have arrived in Civitacampomarano from all over the world Camper stop: motorhome area in the Croce Strangola district It used to be called Saepinum the Roman city that rises where the course of the Tammaro meets the last offshoots of the Matese On Porta Bojano an epigraph reveals that it was Tiberius and Drusus who commissioned the construction of the reticulated city wall Along the paved road a scenography unfolds with the foundations of buildings tabernae and furrows left by the columns that formed the portico The modern town is a handful of kilometers away but whoever comes here goes to see thearcheological area which took the name of in the Middle Ages altilia The gates opened around the cardo and the decumanus forum termit's a basilica and slaughterhouse the well-preserved Roman Theatre surrounded by rural blocks of flats one of which houses the Museum of the city and territory of Sepino Camper stop: motorhome area The Peschio Stables in San Giuliano del Sannio In a strategic position to visit the main attractions of Molise, the Albergo Diffuso The Plain of Mills it is an eighteenth-century mill converted into a hydroelectric power station it is a mix of pre-industrial architecture innovation and tradition that finds expression in a high-level cuisine that elaborates local products and ancient flours It welcomes campers in the large space in front of the structure and has comfortable rooms for those who do not travel by camper ___________________________________ Discover all the our itineraries in Molise and in other Italian regions by consulting ours search engine. ________________________________________________________ weekends and travel diaries on the digital magazine from smartphone For the registered with the PLEINAIRCLUB Access to the digital magazine is included With thesubscription to PleinAir (11 print issues) receive the magazine and special inserts comfortably at home and save Search other results... 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By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Updated: 21:14 BST A pair of thirty-something lovers caught in a compromising position in a cathedral's confessional box during morning Mass have been forgiven by a bishop Reports from the north Italian town of Cesena claim the unnamed couple had met with the senior clergyman and apologised following their discovery and subsequent arrest earlier this month like the one mis-used by the amorous couple in the Italian town of Cesena told a local newspaper they met with the bishop yesterday to request his forgiveness The spokesman said they had been drinking all night and realised that they had taken things too far There was outrage in staunchly-Catholic Italy after the revelations and the man and woman were cautioned for obscenity and disturbing a religious ceremony Last week the cathedral's bishop said a 'Mass of reparation' to cleanse the building of sins committed by the lovers The events were reminiscent of similar distress five years ago when it was discovered a pornographic film had been shot in a picturesque church in central Italy Il Confessionale (The Confessional Box) was advertised as having been filmed in a real-life church to the horror of the congregation of San Vincenzo The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group A gym was inaugurated in San Vincenzo de Paul which will be used both by the hospital workers and by the nursery players of Luqa St Andrew’s football club There is a joint agreement in place between the management of the San Vincenzo hospital and the football club so that the gym facilities are used in collaboration between the two sides Talks will also begin to expand the current building and incorporate a gym with facilities that can be used by the elderly over 65 years old The gym can accommodate 20 people and following its expansion it will be able to accommodate people said that she encourages the workers to participate in sports and said that they can use this gym before or after work or during the break the Government was investing in sports facilities that are accessible to everyone and are as close as possible to the communities Joe Etienne Abela said that this is the start of a project that will see the integration of social activities involving St Vincent de Paul residents and others from community old peoples homes Il Molo San Vincenzo in Naples has finally reopened after a long renovation that has returned it to the city, as we have already explained in one of ours previous article At the beginning of the month there was the first walk on the sea with 50 visitors who were able to see the Gulf from a different perspective together with two tour guides who told the story of the pier because there will also be other walks until the end of September it will be sufficient to book your participation The free walk is possible book on site of the Municipality of Naples and indicate the day of your interest 25 people can participate in each shift for a total of two 50 people per day (there will be two shifts per day) With these walks guided we can know the history of this place so important for Naples to admire the Faro designed by Domenico Fontana The Pier was also there seat of the Royal Navy of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies from which the ships were launched and cannons were made and until the Second World War it was a fundamental defensive site for the arsenal The restructuring has yet to continue e in two years you will have the complete walk of 2 km and with a panoramic walkway 3 meters wide along the harbor up to the square where there is the statue of San Gennaro strengthened and redistributed moorings and some panels will divide the military spaces from the civil ones THEformer heliport will be a lookout and the Pier will also be a place of mooring of yachts and area of movida evening they will come the old Bourbon shops have also been renovated departure from Via Giardini Molosiglio in the Darsena Acton (Marina Militare) Delivery to Italy takes one or two business days we earn a commission from qualifying purchases through ticketing links This commission does not entail any additional price for the user Abbazia San Vincenzo al Volturno / Foto di Viaggiando Italia If you are curious to discover the hidden wonders of Molise for your next adventure in this article you can find some interesting advice sometimes referred to as “Molise does not exist” is often underestimated but full of surprises It offers an authentic and fascinating experience to tourists who put it on their agenda to explore it From medieval villages to enchanting natural areas from culinary traditions to historical testimonies Molise is a land to be discovered step by step we will give you some advice on places to visit in Molise to discover some of the most fascinating destinations and the most evocative itineraries that will make your visit to Molise an unforgettable experience Prepare to be surprised and enchanted by the authentic beauty of this little-known region Summer in Molise promises fascinating adventures and three places emerge as unmissable stops. The Sanctuary of the Addolorata of Castelpetroso enchants with its majestic beauty and its atmosphere of serenity is a sacred pilgrimage site and offers breathtaking views of the valley below It is the ideal place to find inner peace and reflection For an immersion in history and spirituality, the Abbey of San Vincenzo al Volturno represents an essential stop this Benedictine abbey is a jewel of medieval architecture and an important religious and cultural center of the time tell millenary stories and offer a fascinating insight into the region’s past Finally, for a cool escape from the summer heat, the Sources of the Volturno River are an oasis of uncontaminated nature not to be missed these springs offer a breathtaking spectacle with their crystalline waters flowing through the green woods and creating small waterfalls and lakes picnics and moments of relaxation surrounded by nature these three places represent just a taste of the wonders that Molise has to offer in summer you will find in these destinations everything you need for an unforgettable holiday in the heart of Italy © 2025 by Viaggiando Italia - Web Marketing Solutions P IVA 02583850694 - Tutti i diritti riservati © 2025 by Viaggiando Italia - Web Marketing Solutions P Sea Out is a Rai series that has also arrived on Netflix. With the arrival on the latter platform it has achieved great success and both Naples and the young Neapolitan actors are conquering the small screen. We have already had the opportunity to talk about this show thanks also to his international success. Among the many questions concerning Mare Fuori among the most popular we have: but where was the series filmed Although the reference is clearly attributed at the Penal Institute for Minors of Nisida in reality the main location is not the Flegrean island The prison scenes are clearly filmed at the naval base of the Navy of Naples (Molo San Vincenzo) in via Acton in Naples All thanks to the work of the scenography department of the entirely Campania series During the shooting dedicated to the outdoor activities of the boys in the background we can often admire the Port of Naples and also the Maschio Angioino There are many scenes in which we can admire our Naples to the beaches of East Naples to the international one Toledo station of the Metro that welcomes Filippo (one of the protagonists) on his arrival in our city From the official source we can find the official list of locations Salerno – Port of Salerno; Cava de' Tirreni Here are some photos taken from Film Commissions This commission does not entail any additional price for the user.