Gino's Italian Escape

2013•6 series•Entertainment / Cooking

Available on U&Dave

In his `Italian Escape', beloved chef and TV presenter Gino D'Acampo journeys to the country where he grew up, unveiling some of its best-kept culinary secrets. He travels to regions known for their rich traditions in food and culture, which continue to inspire D'Acampo to this day. As well as cooking a range of delicious dishes, he meets locals who source the best ingredients and finest wines that help make for a celebratory Italian escape with family and friends.

Episode 1Abruzzo

Gino D'Acampo is back for another series in Italy - this time he explores the little-known region of Abruzzo, which is famous for a cuisine based on farming and fishing.

Episode 2Trentino Alto-Adige

Starting in Valfloriana - where farmers still follow old methods of producing food - Gino meets Graziano, who shows him how to make a local soft cheese.

Episode 3Lombardia

Gino D'Acampo continues his Italian journey in Lombardia's Lago di Como and seeks out the secret to the most famous drink of Harry's Bar - the Bellini - on the lake.

Episode 4Umbria

Gino D'Acampo continues his homeland quest - this time he visits the region of Umbria, which is known for the high quality of its vegetables, grains, truffles and meat.

Episode 5Liguria

Gino D'Acampo is now in Liguria, where he learns the secret of Italian gelato and the importance of olive oil as the backbone of Italian cookery.

Episode 6Tuscany

Gino D'Acampo continues his series in the Italian sunshine - Tuscany is known as 'Chiantishire', and it is where Gino unearths the secrets of chianti classico wine.

Episode 7Piedmont

Gino D'Acampo continues his exploration of Italy in Piedmont, where he meets a man whose job is hunting for truffles and tries his hand at rice harvesting.

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