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The wine list at Sistina Restaurant in New York City is epic. The nearly two hundred page tome reads like a narrative, spanning centuries and continents, full of depth, drama, status, and scope. The author of this story is Giuseppe Bruno, Sistina’s owner and chef, and a man with a passion for gastronomy as colossal as his collection of wines. And t...

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The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships, the competition created and presided over by Tom Stevenson, the world’s top expert on sparkling wines, has revealed the Gold and Silver Medals for the 2020 edition. Once again this year, Ferrari Trento has confirmed its leading role, both in Italy and at an international level: with 9 Gold Medals...

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Sparkling wine fans have a new reason to sip and celebrate this month with the long-awaited launch of Gancia's Prosecco Rosé D.O.C. This new-to-market wine merges the popular trends of Prosecco and Rosé into a unique varietal approved earlier this year by the governing body for the Prosecco D.O.C. appellation. Maintaining Gancia's heritage of "firs...

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We have some exciting news from the Italian food world during this Settimana della Cucina Italiana nel Mondo, or World Italian Cuisine Week! Eataly is proud to announce our new partnership with the Italian Trade Agency, to help you expand your knowledge of authentic and traditional Italian food and wine. Starting in January 2021, the worldwide join...

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Wine is something that’s taken very seriously in Italy, and the country boasts several wine lands throughout it from the north to the south. And starting next year, Italy will also have an official Città del Vino, or a City of Wine. The decision came from the Città del Vino national association, a group that brings together towns and cities in Ital...

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In ancient times, poet Tibullus first hailed Rome as the Eternal City for its seemingly unstoppable growth, cultural influence, and splendor. With some three millennia of history, Rome still impresses, from the ancient structures of the Colosseum and Pantheon to the modern marvels of the MAXXI museum of contemporary art and architecture opened in 2...

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No white wine from Italy is more recognizable than Pinot Grigio, which is almost synonymous with Italian whites. This is both good and bad — good in that the variety has been a bonanza for Italian wine in general; bad in that mass production has led to a plethora of generic, nondescript Pinot Grigios, which nonetheless have met the demand for a gla...

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This week, our virtual tour of Italian regions growing lesser-known grapes brings us to one seemingly forgotten (or avoided) by the Renaissance. Lacking the major architectural relics of other regions, or a history of fine art, this region is not a magnet for the typical tourist. However, in my opinion, this region, more than any other, exemplifies...

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In January 2021, the worldwide joint project between ITA and Eataly under the umbrella of the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation goes into effect with the purpose of bringing the Italian foods and wines to the next level. The campaign focus will be on the unmistakable characteristics of the Italian products and, abov...

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As the American vote count dragged on the other week, I looked forward to a series of relaxing dinners with some affordable and tasty wines. My wife, Leah is a talented cook, especially when she makes salmon cakes. Made from pink salmon with fresh dill, grilled pimentos, and panko crumbs, they had salt, fresh herbs, crunch, and plenty of flavour. I...

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