Tasting Workshops

  • Savor the luscious world of olive oil as we explore its fascinating history and surprising array of flavors. Giuliana will guide you through a tasting of local and regional products while taking a deep dive into production methodology and how both environmental and human caretaking play a role in shaping what goes into the bottle.

  • How to Taste:
    Understanding flavor profiles and the wide spectrum of tasting notes.

    How Its Made:
    The evolution of harvesting and pressing from ancient techniques to modern innovations.

    How to Choose:
    Selecting what to buy for your personal tastes and how to decode confusing labels.

    How to Use:
    Cooking and pairing.

    Fact or Fiction:
    Myth busting backed by science.

  • An experience built with everyone in mind - from curious palates to prolific gourmands and food industry professionals - all are welcome.

    In person tasting workshops available in Tuscany and Liguria, hosted by local producers, agriturismi, or in the heart of Lucca centro.

    Private group tastings can be reserved for your villa, boat, or holiday home for groups of 4 or more.

    Specialized workshops for industry professionals including retailers, distributors, and restaurant groups available upon request.

    • 2 Hour guided tasting led by Giuliana

    • 6 Extra Virgin oils from the local province and outer region

    • l oil featuring the most common defect

    • Small plates food pairing

    • Take home workshop manual

    Small class size - 4 - 10 participants


    Group Tasting:
    Pricing varies upon location and scheduling.
    Please get in touch for more information.


    Private and Professional Tastings:
    Pricing upon request.

Gastro Tourism Development

  • Meet the surging demand for food tourism experiences sought by today’s globetrotters. Develop your unique gastronomic program and create additional revenue streams from bespoke tasting menus and workshops, agricultural tours, and local producer visits to expand your hospitality repertoire and compliment your current activities.

    • Culinary programming for gastro tourism attractions.

    • Bespoke branded workshops for your tasting room, restaurant, or guest services.

    • Local producer visits & gastronomic destination arrangements.

    • Menu consultation.

    • English translation for media copy.

    Requests for on-site visits are always welcome.

    Partner Services in Cooperation with Alyssa D’adamo and Alison Kent:

    • Videography

    • Web Design

    • Digital Animation

    • Restaurant, Bar, & Tasting Room Design

  • Your needs are unique to your project. Together we can create solutions to meet those needs. Pricing will vary according to your bespoke package.

    To get started:

    30 minute complimentary calls are available for those interested in exploring next steps.

Industry Consultation

  • For culinary professionals needing support with projects in development including R&D trip design, sourcing expeditions, consumer and staff education programs, and gastronomic research.

    Contact me for a complimentary call to explore how your needs can be met.

    • Production management for product releases and corporate events.

    • R&D trips for chefs & authors.

    • Sourcing expeditions for buying groups.

    • Research support for literary projects.

    • Bespoke consumer & staff education programs for specialty stores and restaurant groups.

    • Virtual and in person workshops.

  • Your needs are unique to your project. Together we can create solutions to meet those needs. Pricing will vary according to your bespoke package.

    To get started:

    30 minute complimentary calls are available for those interested in exploring next steps.