by markus | Oct 15, 2026 | Art and culture
Autumn in Umbria and Tuscany is a special season: the days become quieter, the hills are painted in warm colours, and the countryside prepares for one of the most important times of the year. It is the season of the grape harvest, olive picking, woodland products and...
by markus | Sep 15, 2026 | Art and culture
Staying at Case Graziani means being in a privileged position for discovering some of the most fascinating historic villages between Umbria and Tuscany. Within just a short drive, you can reach towns and villages rich in art, architecture, historic palaces, medieval...
by markus | Aug 15, 2026 | Art and culture
Umbria is known throughout Italy as the “Green Heart of Italy”, a nickname that perfectly describes a region where nature, rolling hills, forests, olive groves, medieval villages and agricultural traditions coexist in an authentic landscape deeply connected to the...
by markus | Jul 15, 2026 | Art and culture
Wheat threshing is one of the agricultural activities that most tell the story and traditions of the Italian countryside. It once represented one of the most important moments of the year for farming families: after months of working in the fields, the time finally...
by markus | Jun 15, 2026 | Cooking and typical food
Extra virgin olive oil is one of the most iconic products of Italian cuisine and of the agricultural tradition of Umbria and Tuscany. But how is olive oil produced? What happens to olives after they are harvested, and what are the steps that transform a simple fruit...
