I first discovered Lorenzo and his liquid gold (olive oil) as a student at the Culinary Institute of America 10 years ago. It wasn't until 2008 that I had the opportunity to visit Casa Caponetti for the first time. It's gorgeous!
Just outside the ancient Etruscan town of Tuscania is this ~200 acre horse/olive farm with trees as old as 500 years! Lorenzo has built upon his family's land an amazing farm that produces some of Italy's best olive oil. There is also a new restaurant in development.
Chef Mark Medina-Rios formerly of A Voce, in NYC, is serving up farm to fork cuisine in the intimate dining room just off the kitchen. The lodge is being renovated and there is a resource efficient new dining space in the works.
The Via Claudia, first road north from Rome, runs directly through the property with Etruscan tombs scattered around the grounds. There is even a 2,800 year old water cavern that harvests H2O from the atmosphere.
This place is epic and worth the trip! read more