Local press, Il Tirreno, February 25:
From the Italian:
“….if the blend is essential, then the coffee machine, for an authentic Italian espresso, should not be underestimated. Better yet if it is Made in Italy, built piece by piece with artisanal care and passion by La Marzocco of Scarperia (Florence). «We have continued to build high-end machines even if the economic crisis calls for low cost products», says Paolo Giribuola, La Marzocco’s Sales Manager for Italy. «Our machines are in stainless steel, so both water and coffee are pure». La Marzocco, who had an antique Alfa Romeo van on display at Tirreno CT, produces 7000 machines per year, all rigorously produced by hand in Italy.