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My love for amaro started innocently enough, almost two decades ago, when I sipped my first Negroni. At that time, Campari and Fernet-Branca were the only bittersweet suspects you’d likely encounter behind a bar in the States, and it would be years until the handful of other Italian imports like Zucca, Cynar, and Ramazzotti would be joined by the l...

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The range of cheese is impressive — from hard and salty parmesan to a pot of delicious gooey fondue. Yet few varieties polarize tastes quite like funky blue cheeses. Filled with mold spores, which lend them their distinct coloration, such varieties are defined by their sharp taste and pungent smell. Most renditions are crafted from cow's milk and n...

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Around the world, Italian sparkling wines continue to make their mark despite the fact that the period is not the best as far as the international wine-related market is concerned. A balance that sees a 14% drop for the volumes of Italian sparkling wines shipped to the United States in 2023, but not that of the actual consumption of Italian sparkli...

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To see what’s next in the sartorial sphere, look no further than Istituto Marangoni Miami, the fashion school that’s radically embracing innovation. Founded in Milan in 1935, this leading university now has locations all over the world. Its most recently opened outpost, Istituto Marangoni Miami, harnesses the spirit and energy of the dynamic South...

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Growth in the U.S. economy slows to +4.9% in the 3Q which is lower than estimates of 5.2%. At the same time, inflation also slows down and stands at 2.6% against an expected figure of 2.8%. In this context where inflation is under control, there is a growing front of those calling for a cut in interest rates by the Federal Reserve, the U.S. Central...

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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 goal of winemakers for centuries. Because we know it: over time, sparkling wines gradually lose their effervescence.  Recent research by the Uni...

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In 2023, the export volumes of Italian sparkling wines to the United States witnessed a substantial decline of -14%. Despite this setback, there is a simultaneous uptrend in the actual consumption percentages of Italian sparkling wines, evident on both retail shelves and within American establishments. This trend is discerned by the UIV (Italian Wi...

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On the strength of its intact beauty, growing prestige, and increasingly recognized quality, as evidenced also by the 7 wines of the territory present in the “Top 100” 2023 by “Wine Spectator”m and with an increasingly high positioning in the markets, with an average price increased by 7% in 2023 compared to 2022, and 13% compared to 2021, also tha...

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It is no longer a secret that extra virgin olive oil is considered a "superfood" that can contribute to a longer life when consumed as part of a healthy diet, such as the Mediterranean diet, aiding in the prevention of certain diseases. In recent years, scientific studies specifically focusing on various forms of dementia and Alzheimer's have empha...

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Green Car Journal has named the Fiat 500e 2024 Urban Green Car of the Year™. The 500e is electrifying North America with its sustainable mobility mission as Stellantis’ first BEV offering in the region. Green Car Journal editors noted the compelling combination of efficiency, affordability, style and zero-emission motoring with a cool Italian vibe....

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