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Day Trip To Monticchiello
The month of November is one of the most tranquil, yet pleasant times to explore Tuscany. While the sun sets a little too soon, exploring towns not infiltrated by summer tourists is a good reason as any to visit during this time. Since we believe in highlighting lesser-known destinations, our day-trip suggestion for the month is a tiny town, called the ‘terrace of Val d’Orcia’ that many have never heard of. Nestled in the stunning and UNESCO-recognized Val d’Orcia which seems to burst with colors during the autumn months. While Pienza and Montepulciano are quite famous, Monticchiello is the humble little sister around 2 hours and 20 minutes from Villa Campestri. It’s no less pretty, but certainly less crowded.
The Ceramic Maker Of Borgo San Lorenzo
The Mugello area has long been a place that over the centuries has been the home to artists, thinkers, poets such as Giotto, Andrea del Castagno, and Beato Angelico. One such notable craft that called the Mugello, or more specifically Borgo San Lorenzo home, is Manifattura Chini, a great example of artistic ceramic production. Two centuries ago, this famous ceramics company was founded by Piero Alessio Chini who passed his skills to his five children who then took on the family business.
Our Top Three Italian Desserts
If there is one thing that is always very ‘sweet’ about finishing a great meal in Italy, it is without a doubt dessert. It doesn’t matter how much you’ve eaten previously, there is always room for a ‘dolce’ and while in Tuscany, it isn’t a land that is obsessed with sweets like other regions. We have a few favorites that constantly are favorites among the guests in our olive oil restaurant in the Mugello Valley.
Antonio Mattei, The Biscotti Maker In Prato
“To dip or not to dip, that is the question”. Served after a long meal, together with Vin Santo, is one of the most typical desserts you can find anywhere in Tuscany, the lovely, palatable, almond biscotti. You can eat them dry, or dip them in the fragrant liquor or even a cup of espresso.
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The month of November is one of the most tranquil, yet pleasant times to explore Tuscany. While the sun sets a little too soon, exploring towns not infiltrated by summer tourists is a good reason as any to visit during this time. Since we believe in highlighting lesser-known destinations, our day-trip suggestion for the month […]
The Mugello area has long been a place that over the centuries has been the home to artists, thinkers, poets such as Giotto, Andrea del Castagno, and Beato Angelico. One such notable craft that called the Mugello, or more specifically Borgo San Lorenzo home, is Manifattura Chini, a great example of artistic ceramic production. Two centuries ago, […]
If there is one thing that is always very ‘sweet’ about finishing a great meal in Italy, it is without a doubt dessert. It doesn’t matter how much you’ve eaten previously, there is always room for a ‘dolce’ and while in Tuscany, it isn’t a land that is obsessed with sweets like other regions. We […]
“To dip or not to dip, that is the question”. Served after a long meal, together with Vin Santo, is one of the most typical desserts you can find anywhere in Tuscany, the lovely, palatable, almond biscotti. You can eat them dry, or dip them in the fragrant liquor or even a cup of espresso.
Continuing in our Autumn theme this week on the blog, our thoughts come to those who might not be in Tuscany, but want a little ‘fall flair’ in their own residences. Whether it be a sultry table, decorated with seasonal accents and fresh fruits in season to hand made artisan items from Tuscany. We adore […]
If there ever was an Olympic gold-star medal winner in the world of Mushrooms, it would definitely be the Porcini variety. It is one of the most-prized funghi in the world, and the first step to appreciation, is developing a bit of understanding beforehand. They are an important element of local Tuscan cuisine and can […]
Since we are nearing our olive harvest, what better time to tackle a few well known myths regarding olive oil, our life, Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort’s theme, and something that Italy is well-known for producing. Italy is the number one producers and seller of this ‘green gold’ in the world and we base our […]
As we inch ever nearer October, the weather has turned unusually chilly. On the streets of Florence, and tiny Tuscan towns that surround our resort, Villa Campestri, in the Mugello valley, we see scarves and light jackets already making their way out of the winter wardrobe. It almost feels too much, too soon. But after […]
