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Across the world, there are few countries which have such a strong cultural connection and association with espresso as Italy. After water, espresso is reportedly the second most consumed beverage in the country. In fact, espresso is so integral to its cultural identity that Italy’s Ministry of Agricultural, Food, and Forestry Policies has filed se...

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Luxury Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta has landed in Aspen with the Dec. 8 opening of its boutique at 428 E. Hyman Ave. The design of the store embraces Aspen’s Rocky Mountain surroundings with ceiling beams in Aspen wood veneer, a neutral color scheme of white, cream, grey, and beige, Aspen tree-inspired clothing racks, and soft seating areas...

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The year was 1370, and even the shimmering canals of Venice brought no joy to Francesco Petrarch. Over the last two decades, the world-renowned scholar and poet had travelled the length and breadth of Italy. But with every passing year, he found himself retreating more from social life, seeking to escape the "ignorance" of his age. "I escape the ci...

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In his forty-five years as an importer, John J. Profaci has witnessed first-hand the meteoric rise of the olive oil category in the United States. “As soon as I start talking about the industry, my memory starts reflecting back on all the things that have gone by,” he told Olive Oil Times publisher Curtis Cord in an exclusive interview. “And I’m am...

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The vineyards that Marco Mossa tend to in Orosei are at a stone's throw from the quarries, “it is no coincidence,” he tells us, “that when working the vineyard, it’s normal to find hands and clothes covered in light-coloured dust”. Hence, the idea. Why not try ageing a small selection of his wine, a Cannonau di Sardegna, right in the Orosei marble?...

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Italian director Edoardo De Angelis’ anti-war epic “Comandante” – the opener of this year’s Venice Film Festival – has secured North American distribution via Uncork’d Entertainment, which will release the film theatrically in tandem with partner company Dark Star Pictures.  The movie stars Italian actor Pierfrancesco Favino as Sicilian World War I...

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In recent years, we’ve witnessed the rise to fame of ravioli al plin, a fresh egg pasta filled with a mixture of minced veal and pork and pinched into little dumplings with a movement known as “plin”. At first, as a provincial Piemontese, I was undeservedly proud that a Piedmontese dish was becoming a trend, but then I asked myself, when was the la...

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The bond that unites Tuscany with the United States is extraordinary in many ways. Tuscany is not only the Italian region most loved by Americans, it is also the one that hosts the most American students. In 2019 the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States, then a young democracy, and the Grand Duchy of Tuscany was celeb...

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Despite only being in existence for 25 years unlike many of its peers, Pagani has cemented itself as one of the most important supercar manufacturers in Italy’s iconic Motor Valley. Whether it’s for its artisan craftsmanship, avant-garde design, or performance-oriented innovation, Pagani is celebrated as a stalwart of the Italian automotive industr...

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Two iconic Italian food brands are ready to join astronauts on their next space voyage. “We are poised to elevate Italian gastronomy into the cosmos, as it encapsulates the rich tapestry of the past, tradition, and unwavering quality.” This assertion stems from the Italian Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, unveiling the ‘Italian Spac...

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