Stanley Tucci Explores Italy's Traditions and Tastes in New Nat Geo Series

Culinary Journey Through Italy

• 🎬 Stanley Tucci returns with a new National Geographic series, "Tucci in Italy," taking viewers on a food-fueled journey through his ancestral homeland.
• 💡 Tucci believes the best way to understand a country and its people is through their food.
• 🗺️ The five-part series explores culture, connection, history, and adventure alongside culinary delights, visiting both well-known and off-the-beaten-path regions.

Italy's Complex Appeal

• ✨ Tucci expresses his love for Italy's complexity, its rich history, and the influence of diverse cultures over millennia.
• 🍝 He highlights how this history is most fascinatingly presented through the food.
• 🍽️ The series showcases a range of culinary experiences, from Michelin-starred restaurants in Milan to cooking freshly caught fish on the banks of the Sarno River.

Regional Flavors and Personal Connections

• 🌍 Tucci visits 10 of Italy's most distinctive regions, uncovering surprising aspects of the country.
• 🏡 When on the road, he finds comfort in simple, home-style meals like pasta marinara and pasta e fagioli.
• 🍝 Specific pasta dishes mentioned include pasta with cacio e pepe and a preference for gnocchi.

Series Premiere Details

• 📺 "Tucci in Italy" premieres Sunday on National Geographic.
• 💻 The series will also stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.