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Nestled in the heart of Parco dei Buoi in Larino, in the central-southern Italian region of Molise, the Leoni di Carpineto (Lions of Carpineto) are two olive trees that date back more than 500 years. With their fruit, Francesco Travaglini produces the extra virgin olive oil brand Pressure. The revenues from its sale support Refettorio in Harlem, a ...

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A new initiative is in motion to have Italian comedy recognized as part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, a move that aims to celebrate a tradition deeply rooted in the country’s artistic and social fabric. The idea, spearheaded by the Fondazione Guido Carli, has gained the support of notable figures, including actor and director Carlo Verd...

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When it comes to Italian desserts, tiramisu often steals the spotlight with its rich layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream. But long before tiramisu's rise to global fame, there was a dessert steeped in history and simplicity, another beloved treat gracing Italian tables: the crostata. A rustic, unpretentious dessert with a histo...

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The legendary Sassicaia Supertuscan which since 1944 has written important pages of Tuscan enology, returns to the top of the rankings 100 best red wines of Italy drawn up by Gentleman magazine. The list is made by cross-referencing the evaluations of the five most important specialized guides in the sector: “Vitae” by the Italian Sommelier Associa...

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It wasn’t until 1861 that Italy became a united nation. It would be another 30 years before Pellegrino Artusi got people thinking about the country’s culinary identity. In 1891, Artusi published La scienza in cucina e l’arte di mangiar bene — Science in the Kitchen and the Art of Eating Well, a cookbook compiling 475 recipes from the diverse culina...

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One of the most important territories among those that have made the history of Italian wine, thanks to wines such as Frascati, and which, in total, boasts two DOCGs (Frascati Superiore and Cannellino) and seven DOCs (Frascati, Castelli Romani, Marino, Velletri, Colli Albani, Colli Lanuvini and Monte Compatri-Colonna) demonstrating a centuries-old...

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Erika Tessarolo is the young Italian entrepreneur who has conquered the world with her innovative production of mechanical bulls, exported globally, particularly to the United States. Her company, M.Art Technology, is based in Manerba del Garda, in the province of Brescia, and her brand ShowGames.com is a symbol of “Made in Italy” excellence. Erika...

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On the occasion of March 8th, International Women's Day, we are pleased to celebrate and remember Rosa Genoni, the godmother of Made in Italy. With talent and visionary genius, Rosa Genoni was an authentic and extraordinary architect of Made in Italy and contributed to the emancipation of women.   We must rewrite the history of Fashion and Co...

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When you think of Italian drinks, your mind may instantly go to wine or coffee. However, for enthusiasts like myself, it's also the home of some fantastic beers. As someone who has spent many years drinking beer from countries all over the globe, Italian beers are ones I always go back to. While they produce other types of beer, Italy's lagers comm...

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Centopassi, the winery whose name honours the heroic legacy of Peppino Impastato, is part of Libera Terra, a cooperative that cultivates land confiscated from the Mafia in the Alto Belice Corleonese. These fields, once abandoned, have been reclaimed for agriculture, creating a powerful opportunity for social redemption and the promotion of the land...

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