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Whenever Italian wine is mentioned, one of the first words that comes to mind is 'Chianti.' It is without question the most familiar wine designation for Italian wine in this country. The Consorzio Vini Chianti embarked on the Chianti lovers U.S. Tour 2022. Winemakers from 24 wineries from the Consorzio's 30 territories displayed their wares in tas...

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Known for its Greek temples, Mediterranean beaches, a renowned culinary and enological legacy, and one of the world’s most active volcanoes, Sicily is an island that has it all. Thanks to its location at the center of numerous trade routes, its volcanic soil and warm climate, the island has lured travelers and conquerors over millennia, and each le...

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Forget about the boring, exhausting sightseeing route aboard a double decker bus, or walking for miles under Rome’s scorching summer sun. A new, original and fun experience is ready to meet all your expectations as per the perfect tour. We are talking about the Vespa Sidecar Tour, a three-hour ride through Rome led by an official guide who will tak...

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Automobili Pininfarina has expanded its US presence with the appointment of two new retail partners in key locations. Newport Beach Automotive Group in Orange County and Lake Forest Sportscars in Chicago will be responsible for the sale of the award-winning new Battista pure-electric hyper GT, which enters production in Italy from spring 2022. Auto...

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There is no such thing as a 100% “safe” investment. And yet, among alternative assets, the wine sector has been offering solid certainties for years. On the other hand, fine wines as a whole have seen their value increase by 147% in 10 years, according to the Knight Frank Luxury Index, produced by a company that deals mainly with luxury real estate...

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Pasta, not only the food most loved by Italians but also the one that, together with pizza, characterizes Italy in the world. It will seem strange, but pasta was not invented or consumed for the first time in Italy. THEN, WHO INVENTED PASTA? THIS QUESTION IS NOT EASY TO ANSWER. First of all, we must distinguish between two categories of pasta: Ital...

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The traceability system of Mozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO is unique in Italy and in Europe. It is able to guarantee that the raw material used for the production of buffalo mozzarella is 100% fresh whole buffalo milk, coming from buffaloes bred only in specific areas of Italy which are the ones foreseen by the PDO specifications. This traceabilit...

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Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, has been growing grapes and producing wine for more than 3,000 years. While American consumers are more familiar with Prosecco, Chianti and other wines from the northern half of the country, Sicilian wines have been raising their profile over the past decade thanks to a concerted effort given to...

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The rose of Gorizia, radicchio considered among the most valuable among vegetables, is now known all over the world and much appreciated by gourmet cuisine. We are talking about a variety of chicory characterized by an intense red color or with shades tending to pink, depending on the type of selection. It looks like a large open rose with a slight...

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Hollywood is not that far away. Italy is in fact one of the most popular European shooting locations for directors. With its romantic scenery, the history and art cities, Italy has hosted all types of film productions, providing the backdrop for movie masterpieces since the 1940s. We created for you a short list with the 25 best movies set in Italy...

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