Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Melbourne

Despite Melbourne's chilly weather there was hot debate on how to make the best authentic Italian pizza today as the Victorian Minister for Multicultural Affairs, the Hon. Robin Scott, along with renowned Italian Master Chefs, Michele Usci and Tony Nicolini, officially launched the GUSTO (Taste) Italiano education series by the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, at the Good Food and Wine Show.

Making the authentic Italian Pizza at the Gusto Italiano stand.
Left: Master Chef Tony Nicolini; Marco Maria Cerbo, Italian Consul General in Melbourne;
Tony De Domenico, President, ICCI and the Hon. Robin Scott, Victorian Minister for Multicultural Affairs.

The Minister helped launch the program by putting the bite on the taste of an authentic Italian Pizza prepared by the two Italian Master Chefs, who will be part of an ongoing series of Master Classes over the next four days.

Biting the authentic Italian Pizza at the Gusto Italiano stand.
 Left: Mr. Luca Bottallo, CEO and Secretary General, ICCI; Tony De Domenico, President, ICCI;
The Hon. Robin Scott MP, Victorian Minister for Multicultural Affairs and the Italian Consul General, Marco Maria Cerbo.

 The Gusto Italiano stand at the Good Food and Wine Show, 5-8 June 2015, will feature master classes and guided sensory experiences dedicated to the appreciation of Italian certified products such as Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, wines, plus product sampling and information direct from the importers.

CEO - Secretary General, of the ICCI, Mr. Luca Bottallo, said the GUSTO Italiano series will introduce Italian food and wine to Melbournians with a new level of information and experiences to enable them, not only to experience fine Italian food and wine, but also to develop knowledge of the product and its heritage.

History of Pizza
http://www.lifeinitaly.com/food/pizza-history.asp
Pizza: The Soul of Italy The Background of the Development of the Pizza

Media Enquiries:
Ron Smith, Media Communications, Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Melbourne Mobile: 0417 329 201