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LAlong the Moselle Valley, from Schengen to Wasserbillig, stretch approximately 1,300 hectares of vineyards clinging to rolling hills that, in some ways, bring Trentino to mind. The primary grape varieties are Riesling, Pinot Gris, Auxerrois, and the exceptionally rare Elbling—a white grape cultivated in this area for over two thousand years, dating back to Roman times. Luxembourg’s wineries are almost entirely family-run; prices are fair, and tastings are often complimentary. If you find yourself passing through Remich or Ehnen on a Saturday in May, stop by.
You won’t regret it.

The first Italian families arrived in the 1950s to work in the steelworks of Esch-sur-Alzette, Differdange, and Dudelange. Most came from the South—Sicily, Calabria, Campania, Abruzzo—bringing with them everything they owned: their language, their traditions, and, above all, their food. The first Italian shops opened in the working-class neighborhoods of the country's south. Homemade pasta, preserves, and cured meats brought by visiting relatives: it was a cuisine of memory and identity, proudly kept alive in a foreign land. From those deep roots, the Italian gastronomic scene was born—one that Luxembourg can now boast as being among the most vibrant and authentic in Europe outside of Italy's borders..