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Pure Tuscan pride, famous all over the world as the Brunello, the wine that is produced here, the small village of Montalcino is a pretty pearl of the province of Siena. It is located on the western edge of the Val d’Orcia, lying near Mount Amiata, not far from the province of Grosseto, suspended in the magic of the sweetest hills of Italy.  The an...

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The Arno and its bridges are among the most characteristic images of Florence. One of the most famous images of a city famous all over the world for its architecture and culture. The very special relationship that binds the city of Florence with the bridges it houses has ancient and deep roots: the first bridge, in fact, was built around the middle...

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Winemakers usually have expensive underground cellars to age their wine, but one Italian innovator decided to be different and age his wine at the bottom of the ocean — producing exceptional wine and great returns. The global wine market is one of the most competitive, but innovative products can still stand out against the world’s most storied bra...

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In the heart of the Chianti lands, among green hills and postcard landscapes, Siena enchants for the value of its artistic, historical and gastronomic heritage. Founded by Romans in the second century BC, the city has retained its medieval appearance characterized by narrow and winding streets, squares and towers: it is surrounded by walls in which...

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Physical activity, especially outdoor activity, exploded during the pandemic, with big jumps in participation in many sports, including cycling. But even before the pandemic, one category of cycling was far outpacing all others. “Gravel grinding,” riding on unpaved roads on beefier versions of road bikes with slightly thicker tires and sometimes sh...

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A 56,250 euro label sold for three times its initial estimate. In an auction in which the sum of 376,625 euros was reached for 132 bottles. The wine that turns the heads of collectors around the world, managing to move record figures, is located in the heart of Tuscany: we are talking about Masseto - from the Frescobaldi Group - brother of another...

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One of the thrills of living in Italy is being immersed in a nationwide passion for wine. This is a country that — with a massive 400-plus grape varieties and a string of constantly emerging globally-acclaimed wines — inevitably hovers close to the top of the list for wine aficionados.  Wine is enmeshed in the very fabric of Italy. Viniculture had...

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For centuries, Italian cowboys — i butteri as they are called — have raised horses and herded cattle through regions of the southern European nation. There are many parallels one can draw from their culture and lifestyle with western American cowboys, but for a couple significant differences; these cowboys have more than 2,500 years of history in t...

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Juniors and seniors from West Orange High School's Italian classes, Italian Club, and Honor Society had the opportunity of a lifetime when they traveled to Italy from April 6 to 15. Italian teachers Rosanna Zamloot (WOHS), Carlo Felici (LMS), and Anna Maria Grammatica (RMS) chaperoned the trip, which was organized by Zamloot. "It was a journey fill...

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As showtime approaches, long lines of auto and pedestrian traffic converge on Madison Square Garden in New York for a concert starring one of the world’s premier opera singers. Fans are arriving from near and far to see and hear Andrea Bocelli, who is making his final appearance in a US tour of sold-out performances. Backstage, Bocelli studies his...

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