From Villas to Vineyards: The Best of Italy Now

BY MEGAN KRIGBAUM, MEGHAN MCEWEN

These five destinations let you live the Italian dream: crisp white wine by the pool, fresh-made pasta for dinner, shopping excursions and hikes along ancient trails. Plus: delicious recipes to bring the experience home. (Photos and copy from Food and Wine magazine on line at http://www.foodandwine.com/)