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Watch & You Could Win the Ultimate Culinary Vacation in Italy!

What happens when Rocco DiSpirito, Marisa Tomei, and Dan Cortese set out to uncover the secrets of Italian passion for food and life? Bertolli’s new web series “Into the Heart of Italy.”

In every episode, our trio will be given a series of clues which will lead them to one-of-a-kind Italian Culinary Artisans who will share the passion and heritage of the cuisine of Italy. From there Rocco, Marisa and Dan must unlock the secrets to Italian Passion and the artisanal culinary techniques which have inspired Bertolli’s line of frozen meals.

See what they uncover, answer the question correctly and you could be going into the heart of Italy, too!

Bertolli’s Into the Heart of Italy Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry.

To Enter: Visit intotheheartofitaly.yahoo.com and locate the featured Bertolli video on the Y! Channel (the “Video”). There will be six (6) Videos available to watch during the entire Promotion Period (one every other week). After you watch the featured Video, click on the Sweepstakes module to advance to the Sweepstakes (www.intotheheartofitalysweeps.com). Follow the links and instructions to complete and submit the registration.

You will be asked one (1) question about the featured Video. Provide the correct answer to the question in the space provided to automatically receive one (1) entry into the Sweepstakes. Answers must be correct to be eligible. Limit: Each participant may watch up to six (6) Videos and may receive up to six (6) Sweepstakes entries during the Promotion Period.

For DIRECTV subscribers only: If you are a DIRECTV subscriber and the authorized account holder you may receive up to four (4) bonus Sweepstakes entries. Starting on May 10, 2010 6:00 a.m. ET and ending on May 24, 2010 at 5:59 a.m. ET, turn your TV to Channel 115 and follow the prompts to submit your entry. You automatically will receive one (1) bonus sweepstakes entry per week. You will then be able to watch a short video and/or provide a correct answer to the question presented in order to receive an additional bonus Sweepstakes entry per week.

For DISH Network subscribers only: If you are a DISH Network subscriber and the authorized account holder you may receive up to four (4) bonus Sweepstakes entries. Starting on May 3, 2010 at 12:00 a.m. ET and ending on May 17, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. ET, turn your TV to Channel 99 and follow the prompts to submit your entry. You automatically will receive one (1) bonus Sweepstakes entry per week. You will then be able to watch a short video and provide a correct answer to the question presented in order to receive an additional bonus Sweepstakes entry per week.

Alternate Method of Entry: If you would like to receive four (4) bonus Sweepstakes entries without completing any of the steps above, or are not a DIRECTV or DISH Network subscriber, click HERE. You will automatically receive four (4) bonus Sweepstakes entries.

Limit: Four (4) bonus Sweepstakes entries regardless of method.

Prizes: ONE (1) GRAND PRIZE: A trip for two (2) to Italy. Trip package includes roundtrip, coach-class air transportation for two (2) from a major airport near winner’s home (determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) to Florence, Italy; 7 days and 6 nights’ accommodations at a hotel determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion (single room, double occupancy); $1,000 spending money for the winner only. Scheduled guided tours including: Tuscany Countryside Tour by private car, Food and Wine tasting in Chiati region; Mercedes sedan with English speaking driver, English speaking tour guide at the winery; tolls, vat, taxes, gratuities. Private tour to Pisa, Lucca and Cinque Terre and Tour to Pistoia.

Winner must complete the trip within one (1) year from the drawing date or prize will be forfeited. Trip must be booked at least twenty-one (21) days prior to departure. Trip subject to availability and blackout dates. Travel must be roundtrip. Sponsor will determine airline and flight itinerary in its sole discretion. No refund or compensation will be made in the event of the cancellation or delay of any flight.

ONE (1) FIRST PRIZE: Italian Espresso Maker. ARV: $800.

ONE (1) SECOND PRIZE: Bertolli meals for a year. Prize will be awarded as two (2) meals per month (valued at $8.99) for twelve (12) months awarded in the form of gift card(s) (gift cards may be subject to expiration dates and restrictions may apply). ARV: $215.76.

ONE (1) THIRD PRIZE: Baci Chocolate for a Year (chocolate will be sent in 4 shipments over the course of a year). ARV: $150.

ONE (1) FOURTH PRIZE: Riedel Vinum Chardonnay Stemware Glass set. ARV: $120.

ONE (1) FIFTH PRIZE: William Sonoma Demitasse set. ARV: $80.

ONE (1) SIXTH PRIZE: Italian Cheese Sample Pack. ARV: $40.

The Sweepstakes begins on March 14, 2010 at 12:00 a.m. EST and ends on June 14, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Then.. after all that… you can Save $1 off Bertolli Products HERE

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