Stories of trees in Lavagna
La Favola della Mignola Olive Oil farm by Nino Trifiletti
The program:
- 10:00 Arrival in Lavagna and welcome by the owner of the farm, in direct contact with the olive grove, immersed in the music of Mozart
- 10:30 Luisa Puppo (destination expert, specialized in cross-cultural communication) will enroll you and deliver the rules of engagement of the tourism experience. Photos, videos and posts are the means to describe the charming village of Lucinasco, which stands amidst thick olive groves on a hilly spur in a scenic position overlooking the upper valley of the Impero stream. Photo and video storytelling
- 11:30 Explanation of the DOP Riviera Ligure (i.e. PDO, protected designation of origin) and in-depth guided tastings of its three sub-areas, with chromatic and olfactory-gustatory focus. Video interview with Umberto Curti (renowned essayist, lecturer and food & wine blogger), who will illustrate the features of the different extra virgin olive oils of the Ligurian recipe book, providing advice on how to choose and use them.
- 12:00 Free time for shopping, opportunity to buy typical products (DOP Riviera Ligure oil, Vermentino DOC wine, honey, pesto and seasonal vegetables grown in Lavagna).
- At the end of the visit each participant will receive the recipe of trenette with pesto, potatoes and green beans (Ligucibario) and the certificate of "Ambassador" of Riviera Ligure DOP, a celebration of the experience.
Half day trip (10:00-13:00) includes: food and wine experience with insights by Luisa Puppo and/or Umberto Curti, tasting, recipes and certificates. Recommended clothing: suitable shoes, especially for the path in the olive grove
