Amerigo Vespucci to take 'Made in Italy' worldwide

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 4 - Italian naval academy flagship sailboat Amerigo Vespucci, one of the world's most iconic 'tall ships', is to take Italian products around the world in a two-year 'Made in Italy' global tour, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said Tuesday.
    The Vespucci will set off on July 1 on its two year journey, with stops in all continents, to present 'Made in Italy' products, Crosetto told the press at the Piedmont pavilion at Vinitaly.
    "The producers here at Vinitaly," he specified, "have asked me to help transport the image of Italy in the world and the government will continue to do so.
    "As Minister of Defence I will also do so through an event that the ministry has invented.
    "The (wine) fair in Verona will also accompany every stage of the tour and it will also showcase Italian art, culture, and design".
    The Amerigo Vespucci is a tall ship of the Italian Navy named after the explorer who gave his name to America.
    Its home port is La Spezia, Italy, and it is in use as a training ship for Italian navy cadets and sailors. (ANSA).