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On his isolated Sicilian hilltop, Francesco Spadafora is fueled by a cocktail of passions: He’s a reflective nature lover, a creative cook and an exacting, self-taught winemaker. “I have three nicknames here,” jokes Spadafora, looking up from an iron gas-burning stove on which he is fussing over lunch on a bright winter’s day. In the kitchen with f...

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Typically, people wear footwear with socks. But footwear made from socks? Not as typical. In 2018, Italy-based design and manufacturing company Trerè Innovation — which specializes in sustainable technical apparel and footwear — launched the brand UYN, which is an acronym for “Unleash Your Nature” and pronounced “win.” Among its many products, UYN...

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The Italy of wine rises once again to the top of the world, winning the “Oscar” of the best brands, once again thanks to one of its leading names, the Marchesi Antinori. With the historic winery of the Antinori family, today led by Albiera, Allegra, and Alessia with their father Piero Antinori and CEO Renzo Cotarella, it is at no. 1 of 2023 of “The...

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Italian premium coffee maker Illycaffè, which reported a 16% increase in operating profit last year despite cost inflation, aims to expand in the United States, already its second biggest market after Italy. "We want to grow further, with another double digit increase," Chief Executive Cristina Scocchia told Reuters. North America already accounts...

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The Apollo 3500GT is a rare American-Italian GT car from the 1960s that has been nicknamed “the American Ferrari,” and it’s been rapidly growing in popularity as more people learn of its existence. The car has a beautiful Italian-built body fitted over an American V8-powered drivetrain, offering owners the best of both worlds – exotic styling but r...

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Sales figures of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO in international markets are getting brighter and brighter. With 64,202 tons exported in 2022, the export share increased by two percentage points up to 47 percent. Among destination countries, the best-performing markets last year were Spain (+11.3% with 1,602 tons vs. 1,439 in 2021), the US, which is the f...

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Far from the cacophony of day trippers, busy cafés, and shops selling everything-lemon lies an almost forgotten piece of Amalfi’s rich and fascinating history. A steady climb from sea level along Via San Lorenzo leads past Amalfi’s stunning Duomo, colorful pastel shop fronts, and numerous side alleys that entice the curious. The ascent levels off a...

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In the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the coast of Tuscany, the Isola di Giglio is located near the storied and more famous islands of Elba and Montecristo, and a short one-hour ferry ride from Porto Santo Stefano. For years I’ve had a growing interest, sparked by curiosity and, quite frankly, driven by the wines produced in this island. Accomplished vintner...

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A famous Italian sandwich shop will be opening its latest location in Las Vegas. All'Antico Vinaio will bring its third U.S. location this fall to UnCommons, the new retail and residential district in the southwest valley. Founded in Florence, all'Antico Vinaio is a renowned street food experience known for sandwiches made with Tuscan ingredients. ...

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Italian seasoning is a dry herb mix, usually consisting of basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram. Each one of the Italian seasoning ingredients serves a distinct culinary purpose in the mix to help create an earthy, aromatic flavor that comes across with slight peppery and sweet notes. And each herb has a tie to classic Italian cuisine. Bas...

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