The World of Wine and Olive Oil

Frantoio, Pendolino, Moraiolo and Leccino: the olives behind La Badiola olive oil
14 October, 2026
When people talk about extra virgin olive oil, they almost always end up talking about “intensity”, “fruitiness”, “pepperiness”. We will try to understand how these typical sensations come about. For the most part they come from the olive varieties, which in mill dialect are called cultivars. Our oil contains four of them, all Tuscan, and each one has a […]
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Extra virgin olive oil: the Tuscan land and its unique cultivars
12 November, 2025
Extra virgin olive oil is not just a simple condiment, but the result of a perfect balance between land, climate, and skilled hands. In Italy, there are over 200 cultivars, each with its own aroma, color, and intensity of flavor.
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Winemaking: why is wine red or white?
12 May, 2020
Winemaking, the choice of container type, and the materials used are the fundamental elements in the production of red and white wines.
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