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Italy is a dream destination for anyone who loves food and drink - and the exciting thing is that Italian cuisine varies from region to region. This is the place to find out about specialities such as lardo di Colonnata from Tuscany, the seafood of Venice, or Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano from Parma. It's also where to find out about Slow Food; organic produce; Italian food festivals, liqueurs, the cafes of Turin or the wines of Tuscany - like Vin Santo, Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino or Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
You can discover Italian food and wine trails, check out cookery courses, cruise cuisine, holidays and great restaurants and cafes. You can also find out about food and wine producers; read reviews and recipes.
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