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As it turns out, I had been using Tenuta di Valgiano olive oil in our kitchen for years, coveting the fragrant oil as much as the minimalist design of its no-label bottle - not realizing the estate was even more famous for its biodynamic vineyard until I had my first glass of their incredible Palistorti di Valgiano.
Laura only occasionally opens her home to tasting tours, so it was a treat to get a private tour, take a stroll through the Italianate gardens, taking in the views from the panoramic terrace looking out to the Capannori plains and Lucca below. And it was fun to get a glimpse into everyday modern life in a 15th century villa, a grand home filled with period antiques, art, incredible trompe d'œil frescos lining the library walls - and in the center of it all an inviting country kitchen with rustic fire place and vintage stone sink.
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For a tour of Tenuta di Valgiano's beautiful estate, an olive oil & wine tasting in Laura's kitchen followed by lunch served on the panorama terrace, join Viola Buitoni on one of her upcoming itineraries exploring Lucca's hidden foodways ... #violasitaly
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