National Geographic unveils first look at Stanley Tucci's "captivating" travel series

Stanley Tucci is returning for a second season of his Emmy-nominated series Tucci in Italy – and fans finally have a first look at what's to come.

The upcoming season, which launches on Tuesday 12 May, follows Tucci as he returns to Italy and visits five new regions – Naples and Campania, Sicily, Le Marche, Sardinia and Veneto – to trace the link between Italy's historical landscape and its culinary traditions, where the ritual of the shared meal remains the ultimate expression of its people.

The new trailer provides a closer look at what's to come on Tucci's journey as he invites audiences on a journey to the country he loves. Snippets include him trying a lot of food, learning about its rich history and drinking plenty of wine.

You can watch the full trailer below.

"In Italy, food is never just food. It’s memory, identity and, sometimes, a full-blown argument," said Tucci. "This season, we explore how the past continues to shape the present, one region and one extraordinary meal at a time. I’m so pleased to share these captivating stories and these wonderful people with you."

The synopsis teases: "In season 2, Tucci visits new regions, including Le Marche, a lesser-known destination he’s never featured before. Located in central Italy along the Adriatic coast, the region's rich culinary delights have largely escaped the attention of international tourists.

"In Campania and its famed capital, Naples, he celebrates a once-forgotten vine grape, and in Veneto, he deliciously wades into the passionate culinary debate over the origins of tiramisu.

"Stanley also explores two very different Islands: Sardinia, where he looks into the relationship between food and longevity, and Sicily, where multicultural history has left a delicious mark on its food."

Tucci in Italy premieres on Tuesday 12 May at 8pm on National Geographic. All episodes will be available to stream on Disney+.

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