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Alessi is known for its creative everyday objects that are both functional and beautiful. The all-Italian narrative of Alessi designs began in 1921, when Giovanni Alessi, along with his brother, laid the foundation stone of what would become an epitome …

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Summer may be wrapping up, but tourist season in Italy remains vibrant into the temperate months of fall. The languid heat of summer is fading while cooler temps coax plump grapes and rotund olives to prepare for harvest. Festivals are …

Ah, the perennial charm of Italy! Our land is steeped in history, art, and undeniably, it is a culinary paradise. But what could be better than enjoying scrumptious Italian food? Perhaps pairing it with fine wine and excellent company, all …

Giovanni Battista Pirelli, a visionary young engineer, founded Pirelli in Milan in 1872, initially specializing in rubber and derivative processes, including the production of scuba diving rebreathers. As the 20th century progressed, the company astutely shifted its focus towards the …

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A few years ago, I wrote a brief article for our beloved newspaper, exploring the idea that Italian was considered the “Language of Love.” Despite my own affinity for French – I speak it, love it, and find it irresistible! …


Who doesn’t enjoy a glass or two of bubbly every once in a while? Champagne or prosecco, dry or sweet, bubbles are key, so it’s not a surprise that ensuring there are many (and that they last) has been the …

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Is there anything as amazing as finding someone to share a dream with and make it a reality? Jean Rivaldi and Francesca Peretto managed to do just that when they came together to create Vero Viaggio, an Italian language and culture experience like no other.  Jean’s …

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In the heart of Italy, where art and innovation are as natural as the olive trees that dot the landscape, a company was born in 1920 that would come to define the very essence of Italian creativity: FILA (Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed …

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It was tractors that first bore his signature. Affordable, sturdy, and practical. Essential for reviving the post-war agriculture. We are in the lowlands of Romagna, in that vast plain which is still recovering from the heavy damage inflicted by the flood …

Turin: the first capital of Italy, a beautiful city steeped in magnificent baroque architecture, verdant parks, and crowned like magic by the Alps. A place of tradition and history, where something unexpected is unfolding.  Many know that Turin’s region, Piemonte, is …


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