The story
Founded by Stefano Bonilli in 1987, in Rome.1
Gambero Rosso was initially an eight-page supplement of il manifesto, first published on 16 December 1986, and was founded by Stefano Bonilli. It contributed early to spreading the views of "ARCI Gola", which was a forerunner to the Slow Food movement.
From 1987, Gambero Rosso has published a guide to Italian wine, titled Vini d'Italia, which in a short time became the most influential within Italy. It is also published in English translation under the title Italian Wines. From the 2010 edition, the guide is published without the participation of the Slow Food movement, following controversy over the removal of founder Stefano Bonilli from his position.
From 1990, a guide to Italian restaurants was published.
In 1992, Gambero Rosso was issued by Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso as a monthly magazine.
In 1999, a TV channel, Gambero Rosso Channel, was started in cooperation with RaiSat. From July 2009 Gambero Rosso Channel is broadcast by Sky Italia, channel 411.
In 2002, Gambero Rosso's Città del gusto ("City of taste") was opened in Rome, featuring TV studios, cooking school, wine bar and professional and educational activities on 10,000 square meters. In Italy there are 4 different 'Città del gusto': Rome, Naples, Catania and Palermo. From 2009 Paolo Cuccia became the Chairman of Gambero Rosso Holding Spa.
From 2012 Gambero Rosso publishes digital versions of its guides: Vini d'Italia and Ristoranti d'Italia. Apps are available for: Apple iPhone, Samsung Apps, Google Play, Amazon Appstore and Windows 8.
From Wikipedia’s article on Gambero Rosso, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5