DREAM OF ITALY®
Brought to your doorstep by Dalla Fonte
Brought to your doorstep by Dalla Fonte
Celebrating Season Three
DREAM OF ITALY®
Brought to your doorstep by Dalla Fonte
Dalla Fonte is thrilled to be a sponsor for Season 3 Dream of ItalyⓇ premiering this winter on PBS stations around the country. We’ve worked with host Kathy McCabe to bring a box filled with the tastes of Season 3 to your doorstep! The box includes bites from Kathy’s travels to Modena, Tuscany, Campania and Abruzzo. Sip your very own glass of Sangiovese from the Bocelli Family Estate in Tuscany. Savor Villa Manodori’s carefully aged balsamico. So many surprises await.
Buon appetito!
Featured Vino
Bocelli Estate Poggioncino
This bottle of Bocelli Estate Poggioncino Sangiovese blend embodies the essence of the region’s winemaking heritage. Crafted with hand-picked Sangiovese grapes, this wine boasts a rich and nuanced character that reflects the sun-drenched hills and fertile soil of its origin.
Perfect for holiday festivities, savor this Sangiovese with traditional Italian roasts, hearty pasta dishes, or artisanal cheeses, allowing its robust flavors and smooth tannins to elevate your seasonal celebrations.
Travel.Transform.Thrive.
Each Season Three Box includes a signed copy of Kathy McCabe’s book, Dream of ItalyⓇ Travel. Transform. Thrive, which was a companion to the PBS special she hosted with Sting & Trudie Styler, Francis Ford Coppola and American expats who have made their dreams come true. Under the Tuscan Sun author Frances Mayes, who is also in the special, wrote the foreword.
If you dream of moving to Italy, spending more time there or just living the healthy Italian lifestyle at home, this information- and inspiration-packed 276-page book is for you. This book dives into all things Italy – the land, food, family, art & culture, beauty, pace of life, passion, movement, community, celebrations, and sense of home. Kathy will help you make YOUR dream of Italy come true. Plus she has special words of encouragement in her signature!
Villa Manodori Artigianale
Villa Manodori Balsamico, crafted in the heart of Modena, is an extraordinary and exquisite balsamic vinegar that elevates any dish to a culinary masterpiece. Crafted with meticulous care and reverence for tradition, this remarkable balsamic is aged for years, attaining a depth of flavor that store-bought versions simply cannot match.
To use Villa Manodori Balsamico, drizzle it over ripe, fresh strawberries for a delectable dessert, or enhance the sweetness of peaches and Parmigiano-Reggiano for a luxurious appetizer. For savory dishes, a few drops will enrich a roasted meat’s flavor, or you can elevate a simple caprese salad to an unforgettable experience. This remarkable balsamic is produced through the traditional method of aging grape must, with the utmost respect for time-honored techniques. The result is a liquid treasure that strikes a harmonious balance between sweet and tangy, with a rich, syrupy texture that coats your taste buds in delight. Once you’ve savored the depths of Villa Manodori Balsamico, you’ll never settle for anything less than the finest Italian balsamic.
Allemandi Pastificio Tortellini
Although the birthplace of tortellini is disputed between both Bologna and Modena, there is no denying that tortellini is synonymous with the Emilia-Romagna region. This dry stuffed egg pasta from Allemandi was created in partnership with an Emilia-Romagna-based pastificio Maurizio Allemandi. These are shelf-stable dried tortellini made with fragrant egg pasta dough, and a typical touch of nutmeg. Try serving in a classic broth or red sauce.
Maurizio Allemandi, grew up visiting his grandmother’s trattoria – Vascello d’Oro – where he learned that quality raw materials and the passion for quality food are the basis of Italian regional cuisine. After traveling the world as a chef Maurizio decided to return home and raise a family in the beautiful region where he grew up. In 2005 he founded the Allemandi Pastificio. Using only local cage-free eggs, durum wheat flour, and the same artisan techniques that he absorbed from his nonna, Maurizio has dedicated himself to making restaurant-quality pastas for home cooks.
Pelino Confetti
Pelino Candy Factory in Sulmona is the creator of the world-famous confetti, Sicilian almonds covered in a white candy shell. Today there is a wide selection of classic confetti, traditionally associated with the oldest and best-loved family ceremonies. These old favourites have been updated using a variety of different ‘souls’ (the almond, hazelnut, pistachio or chocolate centres) and a range of available colours.
During Italian celebrations, guests are given five of these sugar-coated almonds to represent health, wealth, cheerfulness, fertility and a long life. This holiday season we are sending the same good wishes in your own organza bag of confetti.
Italian Cheese Knife Set
Serve your cheese board in style with our Italian Cheese Knives. Made of beechwood and stainless steel, these little tools are built to last. A stylish way to slice and serve your favorite cheeses. This set of three features a hard cheese knife, soft/medium cheese spatula knife, and a cheese fork; must-have tools for the connoisseur and the everyday cheese fan alike.
You’re going to want to buy some Parmigiano-Reggiano after you watch Kathy travel to the countryside to see where the “King of Cheese” is born!
Pure Stagioni Fig Chutney
Federico Marinelli, has created Pure Stagioni jams using only the best quality fruit from each region of Italy. His jams are batch-made in an artisanal laboratory in Florence. The fully sustainable jar enhances the beauty of any breakfast table or cheese plate.
Fig jam is ideal for filling cakes and pies or to accompany a simple slice of bread for an appetizing break.
Preview of Season Three
DREAM OF ITALY®
Season 3 of Dream of Italy® is coming to PBS stations later in 2023. Here’s a quick peek of our new open. We can’t wait to share 6 new adventurous and emotional episodes with you.