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Have I ever told you how much I love Chianti? Yeah, I thought so. But please indulge me while I spend a few minutes talking about my affection for this old Italian standard … and tell you about another good one that cost me just over $10. Chianti first caught my attention a long time ago, possibly before I was old enough to buy it legally. I would...

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It's no secret that Palermo is well known for its street food, much of which comprises the fifth quarter – or the offal and remains from butchered animals. Once reserved for the poor, these preparations have withstood the test of time and are among some of the most sought-after eats in the Sicilian capital, alongside pane e panelle (a chickpea frit...

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As a young boy, Fabio Guggeri’s chores included keeping the family’s stove-top Moka Express coffee pots clean, and ready for use. In a way, he never stopped. Now a 56-year-old IT professional, Guggeri also runs a small Facebook group aimed at “everyone who prefers coffee made with a Moka.” “All the alternatives to the Moka are designed to make coff...

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Italy perfected la dolce vita—impeccable tailoring, sumptuous fabric mills, fabulous food, divine hotels. The nation’s many delights have long been celebrated but, curiously, its beauty and grooming products haven’t had the recognition they deserve. Mozzafiato is here to change that. The luxury e-commerce retail platform launched in November 2020 a...

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Made in Italy is a hallmark all over the world and covers a wide variety of products. What we want to talk about today is the excellence of Italian craftsmanship, more specifically that of Salento (the southern part of the Puglia region), because it deserves special attention. We are now going to show you 4 productions of Salento handicrafts. 1) Ca...

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The unusual calm of Gran Caffè Gambrinus in Naples, a legendary cafe that has been emptied by coronavirus restrictions, belies the turmoil roiling Italy’s coffee community. The cafe is part of a clash between Neapolitan coffee culture and that of larger Italy, both of which are seeking international recognition for their contributions to world coff...

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Located in northwest Italy, Valle d'Aosta is nestled into the Alps north of Piedmont, bordering Switzerland and France. While it's equally as enticing in summer for outdoor activities as it is in the winter for its skiing, it still tends to get overshadowed by the grand cities on Italy's customary tourism circuit.  Yet its gastronomy and delicacies...

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Last year was a complicated year for Bresaola della Valtellina PGI. Total production from the main 16 certified companies reached 12,607 tons (-8.78% on 2019). A little more than 35,000 tons of raw material (90% of which was cut from the tip of the hip) of selected European and global origin were sent to the production of Bresaola della Valtellina...

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Vespa, the iconic Italian scooter, celebrates 75 years since the first patent was presented by Piaggio on 23 April 1946. One of the top Made in Italy brands, Vespa's landmark birthday coincides with the milestone of reaching 19 million scooters produced, with the vehicles sold in 83 countries worldwide. Vespas have been manufactured, uninterrupted...

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Steep, high-altitude, unpolluted pastures, terraced on mountainsides covered with lush, aromatic grasses. This is where Valdostana cows, sheep, and goats graze, the ones that ultimately produce the wonderful cheese and dairy products showcased in the new MHz Choice travel series, Le Petit Tour.  The Valle d’Aosta (Aosta Valley), considered the hear...

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