The Grassi family, licensed olive growers by the Medici of Florence in 1563, welcomes you in the world of Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Learn all the secrets of Extra Virgin Olive Oil directly from one of the most awarded producers in the world.
Giacomo will guide you in a private lesson to discover the mysterious world of extra virgin olive oil, accompanying his story with practical examples with his oils for tasting.
Menu with a selection of classic Tuscan dishes for the perfect match with Giacomo Grassi’s range of Monovarietal Oils, which will allow you to understand and personally test the importance of oil as a real ingredient in the kitchen.
LOCATION: TUSCANY
GREVE IN CHIANTI
(Florence)
SUPERSTARS OF THE EXPERIENCE :
Giacomo Grassi’s range of Monovarietal Extra Virgin Olive Oils tasting
Dr. Giacomo Grassi, Ph.D. in Agronomic Sciences, storytelling-class on EVOO
Gorgeous classic full Tuscan LUNCH, tailor-made for pairing whith Giacomo’s Oils
a wooden box with monovarietal oils (6 bottles of 250 ml.)
Dr. Giacomo Grassi, Ph.D.
You will be welcomed upon your arrival in the “Enoteca” in the heart of the Chianti Classico village, Greve in Chianti, by Dr. Giacomo Grassi, Ph.D. in Agronomic Sciences.
Giacomo is the last descendant of the Grassi family and continues the family agricultural tradition that dates back to the olive growers’ licenses granted to the Grassi by THE MEDICI OF FLORENCE IN 1563 !!!
We are convinced that there are no equally renowned oil producers in the world today.
After all, Giacomo holds the honor of his family and of its history very high, stubbornly producing only SINGLE VARIETY OILS, convinced that only in this way can their various characteristics be fully appreciated.
Experts around the world prove him rightby awarding him anendless list of medals every year.
EXTRA GOLD MEDAL AT BIOL 2021
This PRIVATE EXPERIENCE includes:
MASTERCLASS & storytelling on EVOO
Full custom Tuscan lunch complete of various WS’ TOP100 wines
a wooden box with monovarietal oils (6 bottles of 250 ml. – 1 box for each ADULT guest)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil pairing Tuscan LUNCH
You will be welcomed at the table by a fresh aperitif (Tuscan sparkling wine or Tuscan cocktail)
- Appetizers: Crostone of Tuscan black cabbage cream and Tuscan white beans, chickpea flan with rosemary
- First courses: Tuscan soup (pappa col pomodoro, ribollita, etc. ), pasta with seasonal vegetables (e.g. artichokes, courgettes, yellow squash)
- Main courses: Enoteca carpaccio with marinated egg and soncino, sliced beef with Tuscan white beans
- Dessert: Rustic Walnut Cake(to be seasoned).
- To complete the experience of absolute “Tuscanity”, each of the 3 courses will be paired with a glass of different Tuscan wine, chosen by the sommelier of the “Enoteca” from among wines that have been in the Wine Spectator’s TOP 100.
- In conclusion, after coffee, you will be served a digestive liqueur, obviously from Tuscany !!! (the menu varies seasonally)
NOTE:
IMPORTANT: this ON SITE experience lasts about 2-3 (two-three) hours plus time for lunch and STARTS at 10.00 a.m.Number of People: Max 8 (eight)Please note: PRIVATE tour, so you’ll never be mixed with other people.
ON REQUEST:
– FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING IN LUXURY CAR, LIMO, VAN OR HELICOPTER with English speaking professional driver/pilot. Departure from any main location, example Rome, Civitavecchia, Livorno, La Spezia, Milan, Florence, Bologna, Venice etc.
– PRO Photographer/videomaker
– Mr. Marco Tenerini as your “emotional storytelling guide” for the whole day.