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Aperitivo culture on the whole, if you will, has had quite a moment recently — both at restaurants and in bookstore aisles. One of the first cookbooks I can recall tapping into the bounty of Italian snacking was Stacy Adimando's "Piatti: Plates and Platters for Sharing, Inspired by Italy," but in the years since, there's been such a huge surge in i...

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After the trophies are presented, the overture to George Bizet’s Carmen is cued up, and the dignitaries scurry out of the way, the top three drivers of a Formula 1 Grand Prix begin hosing each other down with sparkling wine. But for the last few seasons, that hasn’t been bottles of Champagne they’ve been celebrating with on the podium. Savvy label-...

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Monti Trentini, a revered cheese producer in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of northern Italy, has a rich history dating to 1925. It was founded by Gianfranco Finco. He was driven by a passion for creating high-quality cheeses using traditional methods and the rich milk from alpine cows. The company is still owned by the Finco family. This commitme...

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The hot topics discussed for some time now have all revolved around changes in consumption as well as growth, for wine, of more ready-to-drink products, therefore white wines and especially sparkling wines. Sparkling wines are drunk more and more during the meal (they also have an essential role in mixology), and are very appealing to the new gener...

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For its 29th edition, Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) makes its historical debut in Chicago, hosting its renowned three-day Italian wine-course in the country's third largest metropolis. This expansion provides Italian wine professionals across North America with unparalleled access to the expertise and opportunities offered by the prestigious...

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Franciacorta announced it will become the exclusive Sparkling Wine Partner of the Michelin Guide ceremonies in the U.S. for the next three years and sponsor the Sommelier of the Year Awards. Since 2021, Franciacorta has been a Destination Partner of the Michelin Guide in Italy. Later this year, the California Michelin Guide Ceremony will kick off t...

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The 2024 grape harvest has officially started in Italy. As often happens, Sicily kicks off what is one of the longest harvest periods in Europe, with grape picking continuing in various Italian regions until late October, or even early November.  Cantina Settesoli, a large cooperative in the province of Agrigento managing 6,000 hectares of vineyard...

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Prosecco is so mass produced that it’s important to understand the regions that are making quality Prosecco including Asolo and its neighbor Conegliano Valdobbiadene. Today we focus on the Prosecco wines of Asolo that are named after the town itself within the Treviso province of the Veneto region in northeastern Italy. Located only about 1 hour no...

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From spectacular mountain ranges to charming coastal towns on the Italian Riviera and magnificent lakes like Como, Maggiore, and Garda, northern Italy offers so much for travelers to explore. A great way to do this is on an epic road trip through the stunning countryside, away from chaotic urban areas, which can be teeming with tourists during the...

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Abby Kaelin, raised on a fruit and vegetable farm in Butler, always has been passionate about specialty crops. As an agribusiness management major in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, Kaelin eagerly enrolled in a course on the science and business of winemaking, which included a two-week excursion to Italy. “My family doesn’t grow grap...

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