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Extra-virgin olive oil: learn how to taste it
Not all of the extra-virgin olive oils are equal. As with wine, so the aroma and flavor of an oil, are formed by the combination of a number of factors: the species of olive trees planted, soil type and the manner in which it was produced, up to the way the collection was made. For example, an extra-virgin oil made from green olives tend to have a more bitter taste, reminiscent of the grass or the artichoke, while that obtained from more mature olives has a more floral flavor. (more…)
Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort Paths to discover the nature of Mugello
If you love nature, spring and autumn are magical moments to visit Tuscany, and in particular the Mugello Valley: in fact in these seasons woods and hills are dressed in colorful tones, offering breathtaking shows. To admire this beauty, Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort has created 4 nature trails, which allow you to explore the nature that surrounds the Villa in perfect solitude or accompanied by the guidance of a botanist. (more…)
Diotto: the Celebration of the founding of Scarperia
Last week we told you about the Renaissance days, a prelude to Diotto, one of the most important festival of the City of Scarperia, in Mugello. Diotto (Day-Eight) is celebrated on 8th September and remember precisely what happened on the same day in 1306 when the Republic of Florence founded Scarperia, naming Castel San Barnaba, and settling the figure of the Vicar, who held the administrative powers. (more…)
Autumn holidays in Tuscany: Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort Special Offers
September and October are some of the best months to enjoy the Tuscan countryside and in particular the Mugello: the days get shorter, the colors become warmer, and villages and castles can be visited with more confidence. A great time to spend some days in our Region, before diving into a new winter of hard work: a good opportunity then to take advantage of our Special Offers. (more…)
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Not all of the extra-virgin olive oils are equal. As with wine, so the aroma and flavor of an oil, are formed by the combination of a number of factors: the species of olive trees planted, soil type and the manner in which it was produced, up to the way the collection was made. For example, […]
If you love nature, spring and autumn are magical moments to visit Tuscany, and in particular the Mugello Valley: in fact in these seasons woods and hills are dressed in colorful tones, offering breathtaking shows. To admire this beauty, Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort has created 4 nature trails, which allow you to explore the […]
Last week we told you about the Renaissance days, a prelude to Diotto, one of the most important festival of the City of Scarperia, in Mugello. Diotto (Day-Eight) is celebrated on 8th September and remember precisely what happened on the same day in 1306 when the Republic of Florence founded Scarperia, naming Castel San Barnaba, […]
September and October are some of the best months to enjoy the Tuscan countryside and in particular the Mugello: the days get shorter, the colors become warmer, and villages and castles can be visited with more confidence. A great time to spend some days in our Region, before diving into a new winter of hard […]
With the end of summer and the arrival of September, Mugello is ready to live one of the most important historical commemorations of the territory: the Renaissance Days and the “Diotto“, taking place in Scarperia, not far from Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort. These are two events that really do allow a dip in the […]
An ancient farm of more than a thousand years of history that has made the quality of its products the flag of its modernity, and where you can find the fresher real meat and cheeses in Mugello: the “Fattoria il Palagiaccio” in Scarperia, Mugello is considered an heritage of the historical and gastronomic tradition.
Who was even once in Mugellowas able to admire what nature has created in this land, breathtaking landscapes, forests crossed by streams, lakes and mountains. It will also why, at Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort, respect for nature is considered a core value: we try to actively contribute to its protection.
If you love golf, do not miss the opportunity to play in a charming and natural scenery as that of the hills of Mugello, in Tuscany. At about 18 km from Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort is in fact one of the most famous golf courses in the region: the Poggio dei Medici Golf Club, opened in 1995.
