Into the Heart of Italy

Into the Heart of Italy is a celebrity travel and food series developed by pasta sauce company Bortolli and web giant Yahoo. The series is follows the adventures of American chef Rocco DiSpirito, and actors Dan Cortese and Marisa Tomei.

The series follows the hosts as they travel around Italy, discovering the European country's history, culture, and especially its famous food and wine. It has been described as a cross between reality TV series "The Amazing Race" and "Top Chef."

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