Enter the Baci Perugina Italy Sweepstakes and You and Your Valentine Could Win a Trip to Italy

EDISON, N.J., Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As the culture that sets the standard for excellence in food, fashion, art and design, Italians are known for their passionate approach to life. It is therefore apropos, that Perugina, the Italian chocolatier known worldwide for its iconic Baci confection, is offering chocolate lovers the opportunity to win a trip for two to one of the world's most romantic destinations—Italy.

Be sure to mark this Valentine's Day by submitting your entry at www.italycontest.com on or before February 14th and you and your loved one could receive a travel package to Italy that includes round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations and more.

For almost 90 years, Baci, which means "kisses" in Italian, have been made in Italy near the historic hometown of St. Valentine. Still made from the original recipe, Baci's essential ingredient is gianduia, an Italian blend of chocolate and hazelnut cream.  The sensuous gianduia is mixed with finely chopped hazelnuts and crowned with a whole hazelnut.  The entire confection is enrobed in silky, dark chocolate. Each Baci is hugged by a special message of love tucked inside each silver and blue wrapper, a nod to the legendary love story at the heart of its creation.

For complete details and to enter, go to www.italycontest.com, where you can engage in a brief, interactive quiz that tests your knowledge of Italy, its food, and its culture. In addition to the grand prize trip to Italy courtesy of Alitalia (ARV $4,500) to be announced in late February, additional winners will be announced biweekly to receive an Italy-inspired gifts from Perugina and the other contest sponsors which include Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Alitalia and Sbarro, Inc. (ARV $45 each). Multiple entries are permitted but limited to one entry per person per email address each day. While online, "Like" Baci on Facebook at www.facebook.com/peruginabaci. Visit www.Perugina.com for more special offers and the opportunity to purchase Baci and other Perugina products. 

About Perugina

Perugina's commitment to the art of creating only the highest quality confections extends to chocolate bars, pralines, hard candy, and panettone. Perugina is exclusively imported and distributed in the U.S. by Colavita, USA. To find out more about the Baci love story, Perugina's history and the full line of Perugina confections, visit www.Perugina.com.

SOURCE Perugina