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Enough has been written about Italian wine to fill one of Rome’s 28 libraries. This comes as no surprise since vino Italiano continues to generate volumes of narrative, conversation, internet posts, and loyal consumers the world over. Though Italian wine is thriving with growing awareness and consumption, the country also produces another alcoholic...

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An Italian Feast includes over 800 recipes from the 109 provinces of Italy's 20 regions. "You've got to distinguish between the historic cuisine [of Italy], the food of the rich, and the food of the common people," says James Beard Award-winning food writer Clifford A. Wright. Up until the mid-20th century, Italy didn't have a middle class, so ther...

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WHAT’S LIFE without glamour?… Pretty boring. For some, glamour is winged eyeliner and a black plunging strapless dress, for others, glamour is an afternoon siesta on a striped sunbed, with Dean Martin crooning softly in your ear. For others, glamour transcends the physical form; it’s an attitude, a mindset, an energy that enters a room before you d...

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A question Gianna Johns thought more people would ask her is, What the hell is “Italian Tajín?” At Baby Gee, her bar in Long Beach, California, the housemade powder rims the nonalcoholic Dew Dropper—made with kumquat-infused verjus, tonic and Ritual tequila alternative—as well as the Kooks Only, a Margarita variation.  Baby Gee’s staff is prepared...

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Italian Multinational Company Illva Saronno Holding S.p.A. has purchased a majority stake of the Baltimore, Maryland-based rye whiskey distillery Sagamore Spirit, the companies announced Thursday. Sagamore Spirit is a well-regarded rye whiskey brand, having won awards including a Double Gold Medal at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition...

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A new survey conducted in May of this year revealed major differences between how consumers in different countries approach buying wine. The study was a collaboration between researchers from the University of Adelaide, the University of Florence, Sonoma State University, and University of South Australia, with funding support from Ron Rubin Winery...

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The Italian Trade Commission in collaboration with ANFAO, Italy’s eyewear manufacturers association, is organizing two networking events to bring independent Italian eyewear brands to ECPs here in the United States. Following up on events held in New York and Boston in June 2022, the Italians are heading west as Seattle and Chicago will play host f...

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Bruschetta: a word that has traveled the globe, gracing menus from New York and Tokyo, all the way to Sydney and Buenos Aires. This simple Italian dish has become an international icon, thanks to the universal appeal of its varied, but simple ingredients. Yet, as widespread as its culinary fame might be, the word “bruschetta” often presents a delig...

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Although he died over 450 years ago, Michelangelo remains one of the most famous artists of all time. As one of the masters of the Italian Renaissance, his paintings and sculptures are still used today as examples of this fruitful time in history. While his frescoes in the Sistine Chapel are certainly a large part of his legacy, Michelangelo always...

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In the world of wine, innovation and tradition often dance a delicate waltz together: we all know that winemakers, both in Italy and abroad, are constantly seeking new ways to enhance the character of their wines while honoring the time-tested methods that have been passed down through generations. In recent years, one such innovation took center s...

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