Meet the Olive Oil producer with the Lombardi Family
Meet the experienced olive oil producing family and learn all about the intricate process of olive oil production, the site it runs and enjoy a tour of the olive groves and production site. Cap off the visit with a tasting of the different olive oils.
Area
Florence
Type
Community & Culture
Food & Drink
Who
Adults
Teens
On the rolling hills of the Black Rooster area, in the very heart of Chianti, between Radda, Castellina and Vagliagli sits Pornanino, a lovingly restored organic olive oil estate nestled amongst 36 hectares of olive groves and wooded hills. A family-run operation, offering a bespoke and lovingly curated experiences. As totally committed and enthusiastic producers, the Lombardi family takes great pride in the quality of their extra virgin olive oil. They care for their olive trees themselves; hand harvest the olives and cold press them within hours in their own press, then bottle the extra virgin olive oil and ship it directly to a selected clientele of gourmet friends around the world.
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