The entry was organised by Italian broadcaster Radiotelevisione Italiana ( RAI ) and finished second after the winning song from Azerbaijan .
Italy returned to the contest after a 14 - year absence , having last competed in the 1997 Contest .
The entry was organised by Italy broadcaster Radiotelevisione Italiana ( RAI ) and finished second after the winning song from Azerbaijan .
Italy returned to the contest after a 14 - year absence , having last competed in the 1997 Contest .