TV Show: Tucci in Italy
Season: Season 1
Type: tvepisode
Overview: Trentino-Alto Adige takes Tucci into new territory: skiing down Alpine slopes, fly fishing glacial rivers, and eating slope-side polenta in a region where Italian and German identities blend in the kitchen.
Episode Number: 3
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The episode features Dirndl Ski Day, a local celebration on Alpe di Siusi where women ski wearing traditional dresses and carry mimosa flowers, blending tradition with modern life in the region.
Stanley Tucci samples Hungarian-style goulash with sauerkraut and polenta at a mountain hut, tries an unexpectedly delicious hay soup, and enjoys mountainside polenta, highlighting the region's blend of Italian and Austrian culinary influences.
The episode shows that Trentino-Alto Adige is a region where Italian, Austrian, and Ladin traditions coexist, with many locals speaking German as well as Italian, reflecting a complex identity shaped by history and geography.
Stanley Tucci explores the stunning alpine landscapes of the Dolomites and Alpe di Siusi, participates in skiing during Dirndl Day, and goes fly-fishing in a glacial river, showcasing the region's natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle.
The episode explores how historical border tensions and the region's Austrian past have shaped local cuisine and cultural traditions, as seen in dishes like goulash and the coexistence of multiple languages and customs.