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Immerse yourself in the heart of Italian tradition!
In the heart of the Tuscan countryside, we are an eco-friendly and fully self-sustainable farm and agriturismo. Our farm has 6 hectares of arable land planted with ancient grains and olives and it sits alongside 6 hectares of lush forest.
Here we produce nutritious ancient grains, flour for breads and pasta, jams from ancient fruits, Tuscan herbs and salts, as well as the delicious extra virgin olive oil that our town is well known for. We also grow medicinal and officinal plants, vegetables, fruits and receive fresh eggs from our chickens daily.
In our newly renovated farmhouse, originally built in the 1500s, we offer refreshing and relaxing agriturismo stays just outside of the hustle and bustle of Florentine city life. We also teach cooking classes and artisan workshops, and from time to time have the pleasure of hosting yoga retreats, artist seminars, business meeting and group excursions.
What is included
- 9:00 AM – Welcome and presentations of participants at the Medici Villa Petraia in Sesto Fiorentino, and presentation of the experience
- Visit to the garden and the collection of citrus fruits handed down to us by the Medici who were admirers and importers of particular varieties since 1500.
- Botanical notes on their cultivation and propagation.
- Visit to the winter lemon groves, greenhouse heating techniques and notes on repotting and winter sheltering techniques
- Visit, when possible, the internal rooms of the villas.
- 10:30 AM – Transfer by own cars to the Bioagriturismo
- Welcome to Farm with a glass of Chianti wine and focaccia for a light lunch with an authentic Tuscan bruschetta made with the typical Prato “bozza” bread, naturally leavened with garlic and oil and aromatic herb salts, tomato and various sauces and pestos, some are prepared together with the use of Carrara marble mortars. Tasting with platter of typical local cheeses and Chianti and Rosè wine from nearby farms
- 12 AM – Distribution of tools, aprons and bowls
- Sharing the ancient family recipe
- Start of processing phases
- Preparation of the limoncello following our family recipe
- Filling of limoncello bottles and personalized labelling
- Distribution of the precious bottles of self made lemoncello
- Distribution of a bitter orange seed, rootstock of the lemon plant
- Exchange of Whatsapp or Telegram numbers to join the podcast update on the seasonal evolution of citrus cultivation
- 1:00 pm – Final goodbyes and departure
Transportation
- Not included
Meeting point
- After booking we will send all the details of the farm, location (meeting point) and contact.
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Reviews
This Limoncello Experience in Florence was an absolute delight! From learning about the history and craftsmanship behind this iconic Italian liqueur to actually making our own limoncello, it was such an engaging and fun activity. The hosts were knowledgeable and made us feel right at home. Plus, sipping our handmade limoncello with a stunning Florentine view was the cherry on top. Highly recommend!
If you’re visiting Florence, this is a must-do! The Limoncello Experience gave us a real taste of Italian culture. We learned every step of the process, from selecting the lemons to bottling our creation. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and shared so many interesting tips. It was an amazing way to bring a piece of Italy back home with us.
What a unique experience! We had so much fun learning how to make limoncello, and the atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. The workshop was well-organized, and we loved hearing the local stories behind this famous drink. The tasting session was fantastic—who knew limoncello could pair so well with desserts? A highlight of our trip to Florence!