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Getting nosy with truffles in Tuscany
The art of Truffling’ – discovering nature’s finest gifts in the earth of the land. Truffles are famous – Romans hailed them for their aphrodisiac qualities, and they can be found in many mountainous areas of Italy and are used in haute cuisine and innovative kitchens the world over. The rare and expensive white truffle can cost from 600 to over a 1,000 euros per pound. At Villa Campestri – the first olive oil resort in Tuscany, we offer our guests the opportunity to go ‘tartufo’ hunting with a truffle expert and his dog.
What you didn’t know about Villa Campestri
Villa Campestri is not only the first olive oil resort to exist in Tuscany, but rather contains a very interesting and unique history. (more…)
Important ancient artwork found in Mugello!
This image of a woman in childbirth is the oldest ever found in the western world
Huge discovery dating back 2,600 years in the Mugello area of Tuscany by a blind archeologist on his first ever dig! The image displayed above us is the oldest found in the western world in an Etruscan settlement in our area of Italy. The Open University in the UK and a variety of American Universities were responsible for the excavation in the Poggio Colla area. (more…)
October events in and around Mugello
If you are planning a trip to the beautiful Mugello Area of Tuscany this October, you are in good hands. As the nights start to have a slight chill and the days get shorter, you can be assured that there are many events worth noting around this zone in Italy. We have compiled a short list that we think you might enjoy and that are worth mentioning. We hope you like chestnuts! (more…)
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The art of Truffling’ – discovering nature’s finest gifts in the earth of the land. Truffles are famous – Romans hailed them for their aphrodisiac qualities, and they can be found in many mountainous areas of Italy and are used in haute cuisine and innovative kitchens the world over. The rare and expensive white truffle can […]
Villa Campestri is not only the first olive oil resort to exist in Tuscany, but rather contains a very interesting and unique history.
Huge discovery dating back 2,600 years in the Mugello area of Tuscany by a blind archeologist on his first ever dig! The image displayed above us is the oldest found in the western world in an Etruscan settlement in our area of Italy. The Open University in the UK and a variety of American Universities […]
If you are planning a trip to the beautiful Mugello Area of Tuscany this October, you are in good hands. As the nights start to have a slight chill and the days get shorter, you can be assured that there are many events worth noting around this zone in Italy. We have compiled a short […]
You could hardly not notice if you were here – Florence has been taken over by the cycle brigade. The World Cycling Championships are being contested right here this year. And Florence is feeling all the very good and very bad feelings associated with hosting a major world event.
Just a short distance from Vicchio di Mugello it’s as though a tiny area of Trentino (way up in nothern Italy) was relocated to Tuscany! La Azienda Agricola La Matteraia owned by the Malpaga family has been cultivating bio-apples which are almost exclusively grown in the Trento area; Royal Gala, Renette, Golden Delicious and Granny […]
We certainly have strong business ethics here at Villa Campestri. Sustainable, health-oriented, responsible tourism, focusing on “natural” values.
All glitz and glamour right next to the gently lapping waves of the Mediterranean. How fortunate the Pasquali family were to be invited to this most amazing event held on Sunday evening at Forte dei Marmi on the Tuscan coast.
