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THE OLIVE HARVEST IN UMBRIA
Umbria, the enchanting region known for its picturesque landscape and olive groves, captures the hearts of visitors. The olive trees, with their rich history and symbolism, bestow the region with the golden-green elixir we know as olive oil. The olive harvest season creates a palpable excitement, as conversations and camaraderie revolve around this beloved fruit. From the picking to the pressing at the frantoio, the process is a true labor of love. The resulting virgin olive oil, with its vibrant flavor and pure essence, is ready to be savored. So, raise a toast to the hardworking farmers who bring us this extraordinary fruit. Buon Appetito!
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CITTÀ DELLA PIEVE: A TOWN OF ART, HISTORY AND RED BRICKS
“People in small towns, much more than big cities, share a destiny.” Richard Russo You’ve heard of Rome. Florence, Venice, Siena or perhaps even Cortona, and you’ve seen the Colosseum, the Grand Canal, the Duomo di Firenze and possibly that house from the movie Under the Tuscan Sun. And now let me introduce you to Città della Pieve, an Umbrian hilltop town. It’s a red brick oasis in the green heart of Italy, located near the border of Tuscany. I’d like to begin by saying, you can’t swing a cat in this part of the world without hitting a hill top town. However, it’s important to note that they are…