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Poggio Cappiano farmhouse

Farmhouse Poggio Cappiano

The Azienda Agricola Poggio Cappiano is a family-run farm in Ponte a Cappiano, just a few kilometres from Florence in the Tuscan countryside.
For many years now, our main efforts have concentrated on the production of extra-virgin olive oil from typical Tuscan olives from our own estate, particularly from the cultivar Madremignola, cultivar Mignola, and Frantoio, Leccino and Moraiolo varieties blend.

Our olive oil is sold directly on company premises and by shipping, in 0.1 litre, 0.25 litre, 0.5 litre and 0.75 litre bottles.
From harvest to packaging, every detail receives extreme care.

More information can be found in our web site, however please do not hesitate to contact us for any further information or for a quote, via e-mail: info@poggiocappiano.it

Web site: www.poggiocappiano.it

Things do to in Tuscany

Villa Minutoli

Villa Minutoli at Massaciuccoli
The building, which was perhaps the centre of the original building, belonged to the Spada family, but at the beginning of the 19th century, was inherited with all the surrounding properties, by count Carlo Minutoli, who increased them considerably thanks to the cultivation of rice. The immense farm was divided up subsequently; the part in the hills was divided into lots and were bought by italians and people from abroad. During the second half of the 1700s, the villa housed the first archaeological finds from the excavations of the baths.

The Accademia dei Rassicurati Theatre

Rassicurati Theatre in Montecarlo

The Accademia dei Rassicurati Theatre now belongs to the municipality and dates back to 1795; it was the work of the Florentine architect Antonio Capretti. Its presence could go completely unnoticed, situated as it is in the row of buildings on the block between via Cairoli and Via Carmignani.
It is entered through two small doors numbered 14 and 16 on via Carmignani and it consists of a small elliptical theatre surrounded by a double tier of 22 boxes in addition to four stage boxes and gallery; it has all the characteristics in miniature of an Opera House of the 18th and 19th centuries.
The tempera decorations of the outside of the boxes and the vaulted ceiling are charming, but very much retouched and in need of further work.

Tuscan towns

Miglianello

Miglianello
Miglianello is a little village  immersed in the terraces of olive groves that cover the entire hillside.
The particular layout of the buildingis due to the fact that originally it was an Olivetan Monastery.
In the 18th century, the building was bought by the Papanti family. The complex has maintained the ancient characteristics of the original building; all that is left of the monastery is the olive mill and storerooms.
Inside there is a hall and two rooms with walls papered with prints of a wide variety of bird species: a “History of birds” of 1768 dedicated to grand duke Pietro Leopoldo, and of great interest to natural sciences scholars. Beside the villa there is a gothic-style church which may have been private chapel, built during the last century.

The dog show

Dog show

The first dog show in Barga
Organised by the association for the defence of animals “L’Arca della Valle” will be held in the medieval town of Barga on the traditional “Bastione sul Fosso”.
The 5 categories are the best breed dog, the best mongrel, the cutest puppy (3 to 6 months), one for our old faithful friends ( 8 years +) and the original “twin-set” category dedicated to owners that look like their pet dogs (or vice-versa)!
Subscriptions open from 12 to 2 pm. Fun for all the family guaranteed!
For more information send an e-mail to arcadellavalle@virgilio.it or call Sonia (english speaking) after 6 pm at 347.2590283.
Starts 14,30 on 24 April.