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Easter in Italy

W hile in the US we take a day or two to Italian-style. You may not be able to take off multi-

visit family, hide Easter eggs, and break
ple days (but if so, enjoy!), but pairing classic Italian
wines alongside traditional Italian Easter dishes
out the white shoes and Easter hat, the
Italians—traditionally Catholic, traditionally inclined will momentarily place you in the Italian state of
to take more vacation days than Americans any- mind—that of abundance, relaxation, and plenty of
way—will head out-of-office for a chunk of time time with family and friends.
that goes well into the next week. You won’t see
Easter bunnies, but Italians travel, enjoy Easter With torta pasqualina, a savory Easter puff pastry
parades and processions, prepare enormous feasts, pie filled with ricotta, hard boiled eggs, and swiss
and bask in the warm weather and spring flowers chard or spinach.
as though winter had lasted years.
Masseria Altemura Fiano IGT: Intense and fruity
Take inspiration from the other side of the with fresh hints of almond blossoms, peach, and
Atlantic where la vita is bella and enjoy Easter honey, on the palate it is dry, medium-bodied, and

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