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Italy is the seventh European country for the number of employees in controlled American companies. In the United States, there are 1,826 active Italian investors who have shares in 3,519 companies in the U.S., 3,187 of which are controlling interests, supporting around 260,000 jobs and taking in $143.7 billion. These are some of the data that stan...

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If you have some knowledge of the Italian language or culinary history, you might know that puttanesca stems from the Italian word for "prostitute." But is this simply a coincidence, or does this pasta sauce have a sordid past? Name aside, there's nothing risqué about the actual ingredients. The backbone of this sauce is crushed red tomatoes mixed...

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Italy has introduced to the world many wonderfully sumptuous drinks, from Treviso’s prosecco wine, to Giuseppe Cipriani’s Bellini, but perhaps none are as famous, or as aesthetically distinctive, as the Venetian spritz. A concoction of prosecco, soda or water, and a splash of Aperol or Campari liqueur, the flame-coloured aperitif – or aperitivo in...

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We set off on a quick trip through Italy to discover some of its most prized culinary treasures, including tangible and intangible heritages, vegetables and recipes, and historical and archaeological sites. We begin with the Mediterranean Diet, the pride of Italy and a Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and its unmistakable trio of pasta with tomato, b...

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Gorgona is the last island prison in Italy and the only one in Europe. It was established over a century and a half ago, in 1869, but since 2012, it has become famous, thanks to a project where wine is an instrument of redemption, teaching that it is possible to change one’s life.  Frescobaldi created the Social Project in Gorgona in collaboration...

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The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is honored to host Ferrari as our 2023 Marque of the Year and to pay homage to N.A.R.T. - the North American Racing Team both of which are deeply entwined in Pennsylvania history. Ferrari has been a timeless symbol of speed, power, and passion and one of the most iconic and successful brands in the world of motorsp...

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The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) will extend its sponsorship of a curated selection of the very best cosmetics and haircare companies at the annual trade show Cosmoprof North America, July 11-13, 2023, at the Convention Center in Las Vegas. This industry event is one of the pillars on which ITA has built a successful strategy to promote beauty increa...

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Whether you are a car enthusiast or not, the Emilia-Romagna region is a place you should add to your bucket list. Found in the northern part of Italy, the region is home to cities including Bologna, Ravenna, Modena, Parma, and Ferrara. Emilia-Romagna, also known as Motor Valley, is the beating heart of Italian car culture. You can find some of the...

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Tuscany, Piedmont, Sardinia, Veneto and Sicily (especially since The White Lotus filmed there!) might get more glory, but there’s an under-the-radar wine region every oenophileshould add to their travel bucket lists: Abruzzo. Fly into Rome and drive just 2 hours east, and you’ll land in Abruzzo. After visiting this summer, we can confirm it’s high...

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Food greatly influences our health, and the German philosopher Ludwig Feuerbach had already sensed this in the 19th century with the motto "man is what he eats." In this article, we will explore fascinating stories and local flavors of various Italian villages, from Tuscany to Campania, via the historic Belluno Dolomites. Honey from the Belluno Dol...

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