TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sicily” - Stanley Tucci in Sicily during production of National Geographic's "Tucci in Italy" series. (National Geographic/Matt Holyoak)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sardinia” - Tavolara is home to only 11 residents and a seafront restaurant, run by its most illustrious inhabitant. (National Geographic/Matt Holyoak)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sardinia” - Stanley Tucci in the kitchen of Da Tonino with Giuseppe Bertoleoni, the heir to the throne of Tavolara. He also runs the kitchen. (National Geographic/Matt Holyoak)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sardinia” - Stanley Tucci in Sardinia. Sardinia sits 120 miles (200 kilometers) from both Northern Africa and mainland Italy. (National Geographic/Matt Holyoak)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sardinia” - Aerial view of "Su Nuraxi", the Nuragic archaeological site in Barumini, Sardinia. (National Geographic)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sardinia” - Curlurgiones, a traditional Sardinian pasta, are made with a simple pasta dough and traditionally stuffed with potato, pecorino and mint. (National Geographic)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sardinia” - A traditional nuraghe, which can be seen dotting the Sardinian landscape. (National Geographic)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sardinia” - Restuarant da Tonino, on the island of Tavolara. (National Geographic)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sardinia” - Puffed hemp seeds, grown at Agriturismo Casa Marmida is sprinkled on a sous vide flank steak at the farm restaurant. (National Geographic)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Le Marche” - A stunning aerial view of Senigallia’s beach, with rows of colorful sun umbrellas lining the shore. (National Geographic)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sicily” - Three different dishes are prepared al fresco with some of the island's extraordinary produce. (National Geographic/Matt Holyoak)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sicily” - Director of Kolymbethra Federica Salvo, center, tours Stanley Tucci, right, through the huge garden where he meets with Rino Frenda, left, who is keeping a close eye on the almond trees. (National Geographic/Matt Holyoak)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sicily” - A refreshing salad of fresh blood oranges and wild fennel, seasoned with oregano. (National Geographic)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sicily” - Aerial view of the sun setting behind the Temple of Concord in Agrigento’s Valley of Temples. (National Geographic)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sicily” - Aerial view of Trapani’s old port with Mount Erice rising in the background. (National Geographic)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sicily” - A selection of freshly caught Mediterranean fish, ready to be cooked for the couscous broth. (National Geographic)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Le Marche” - Shot of Da Emilia’s signature dish: spaghetti with moscioli, a local variety of mussels. (National Geographic)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Veneto” - A pot simmering with horsemeat stew—tender chunks of meat, wine and aromatic herbs. (National Geographic)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sardinia” - Stanley Tucci visits the cemetery on Tavolara with 92-year-old Tonino Bertoleoni. (National Geographic/Matt Holyoak)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Le Marche” - Aerial view of Urbino’s iconic Palazzo Ducale, with the rolling hills of the countryside in the background. (National Geographic)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Le Marche” - Maccheroncini di Campofilone being mixed with a red ragu on a board. (National Geographic)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Le Marche” - Shot of Uliassi's signature dish: veal shank cross-cut with cod fish tripe, topped with parsley, basil and celery seeds. (National Geographic)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Veneto” - A slice of tiramisù on a white plate. (National Geographic)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Veneto” - Cleaned radicchio heads, trimmed of outer foliage, resting in metal tanks. (National Geographic)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Veneto” - Radicchio boxes in hydroponic tanks, partially submerged in water, with heads rising above the surface. (National Geographic)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Veneto” - Stanley Tucci, left, walks with food writer Valeria Necchio. She is a passionate advocate for the area's culinary history. (National Geographic/Matt Holyoak)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Naples & Campania” - Stanley Tucci visits the island of Procida. The smallest and least visited of Campania’s three main islands, Procida is roughly 2 miles (3 kilometers) across and home to 10,000 people. (National Geographic/Matt Holyoak)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Naples & Campania” - Eggplant parmigiana as served by chef Salvatore Giugliano at Mimì alla Ferrovia. (National Geographic)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Naples & Campania” - Arriving at the colorful port of Marina di Coricella in Procida. (National Geographic)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Naples & Campania” - Procida lemons on a tree on the island of Procida. (National Geographic)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Naples & Campania” - Cherry tomatoes on the vine at Azienda Agricola Rosso Vesuvio. (National Geographic)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Naples & Campania” - Bruschetta made with the tomatoes grown at Azienda Agricola Rosso Vesuvio. (National Geographic)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sardinia” - Stanley Tucci and 92-year-old Tonino Bertoleoni, the King of Tavolara. His family have laid claim to this tiny island since his great-great-grandfather took the reins in 1836. (National Geographic/Matt Holyoak)
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A beautifully plated selection of Colonnata's famous lard and salami, ready to be enjoyed by host Stanley Tucci. (credit: National Geographic)Posted 11/11/25107_Tuscany_TucciInItaly_UHD_04.jpg
A waiter serves hot food from a tray to a participant at a bustling Palio dinner, held on the lively streets of Siena on the eve of the famed race. (credit: National Geographic)Posted 11/11/25107_Tuscany_TucciInItaly_UHD_05.jpg
Contributors Stefano Pavin, Luca Bettiol, Luca De Santis, and Sara Nuti ride their horses across the Alberese farm in Tuscany, whips in hand. (credit: National Geographic)Posted 11/11/25107_Tuscany_TucciInItaly_UHD_01.jpg
A spaghetti dish, nicely plated, by chef Marteen Dekort at restaurant Dalla Lola in Florence. (credit: National Geographic)Posted 11/11/25107_Tuscany_TucciInItaly_UHD_02.jpg
Scaenic aerial view of the sun setting over Florence’s Arno River, casting a golden glow on its iconic bridges, with Ponte Vecchio in the foreground. (credit: National Geographic)Posted 11/11/25107_Tuscany_TucciInItaly_UHD_03.jpg
TUCCI IN ITALY - “Veneto” - Gabriele Ferron greets Stanley Tucci and food writer Valeria Necchio at the oldest working rice mill in Italy. (National Geographic/Matt Holyoak)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Veneto” - Stanley Tucci and food writer Valeria Necchio with the crew outside of Italy's oldest working rice mill. (National Geographic/Matt Holyoak)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Veneto” - Stanley Tucci, left, walks with food writer Valeria Necchio. She is a passionate advocate for the area's culinary history. (National Geographic/Matt Holyoak)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Naples & Campania” - The restaurant Da Girone, where Bruno Gargiulo and co-chef Francesco Scotto, have made it their mission to get people to eat the Procida lemons nobody wanted. (National Geographic/Matt Holyoak)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sardinia” - Stanley Tucci in the kitchen of Da Tonino with Giuseppe Bertoleoni, the heir to the throne of Tavolara. He also runs the kitchen. (National Geographic/Matt Holyoak)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sardinia” - The crown jewel of the kingdom of Tavolara is the family restaurant, Da Tonino. They serve mainly whatever they can get their hands on, meaning seafood. (National Geographic/Matt Holyoak)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sardinia” - The crown jewel of the kingdom of Tavolara is the family restaurant, Da Tonino. They serve mainly whatever they can get their hands on, meaning seafood. (National Geographic/Matt Holyoak)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sardinia” - Stanley Tucci and 92-year-old Tonino Bertoleoni, the King of Tavolara. His family have laid claim to this tiny island since his great-great-grandfather took the reins in 1836. (National Geographic/Matt Holyoak)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sicily” - Three different dishes are prepared al fresco with some of the island's extraordinary produce. (National Geographic/Matt Holyoak)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sicily” - Three different dishes are prepared al fresco with some of the island's extraordinary produce. (National Geographic/Matt Holyoak)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sicily” - Stanley Tucci, right, with Federica Salvo, the director of Kolymbethra. (National Geographic/Matt Holyoak)
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TUCCI IN ITALY - “Sicily” - Director of Kolymbethra Federica Salvo tours Stanley through the huge garden which is a horticultural treasure chest. (National Geographic/Matt Holyoak)
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