RURAL LOGIC: CULINARY RETREAT
Tucked away in a secret valley in one of the last undiscovered corners of Tuscany, the ancient Castello di Potentino provided the stunning backdrop for a week-long immersion in traditional food and farming practices alongside panel discussions, talks and presentations with international leaders in food, farming, nutrition, history, social responsibility, archaeology and wine on using traditional wisdoms to innovate modern food systems.
ETRUSCAN DAY - Wine Day - Olive Day - Sheep Day - EARTH Day - Feast Day
250+
#terroirtuscany uses
14
collaborative shared meals
60+
international visitors
7 days
of presentations with global experts
50+
local speakers and producers
10
ancient practices explored
International Hosts
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CHristian F. Puglisi
Chef & founder, Relæ, Manfreds, Bæstand Mirabelle, Denmark
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DR. Helen Farr
Lecturer in Archaeology,
University of Southampton, UK
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Brid Torrades
Chef,
Sligo Town, Ireland
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Albert Ponzo
Executive Chef, The Royal Hotel
Picton, Ontario, Canada
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Emily Harman
Founder of VinaLupa,
London, UK
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Trine Hahnemann
Danish foodwriter, chef & CEO of Hahnemanns Køkken, Denmark
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Eric Archambeau
Eric Archambeau, Founding Partner of Astanor Ventures, USA
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Sarah Wolferstan
Cultural Heritage Specialist
Ruth KlaHsen
Cheesemaker,
Denmark
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Matylda Grzelak
Restaurant manager and researcher, Pädaste Manor, Estonia
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Farrell Monaco
Archaeologist, Baker, Food-Intaker,
California, USA
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Poul Lang Nielsen
Farmer
Funen, Denmark
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Amanda Cohen
Chef, Dirt Candy
New York, USA
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ADRIAN KLONOWSKI
Chef, Pädaste Manor
Estonia
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Voula HalLiday
Chef and writer
Toronto, Canada
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Dr. Xand van Tulleken
Nutrition Expert,
London, UK
Local Hosts
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Luigi Caricato
Writer & journalist OOF International Magazine, Italy
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Luca Farinotti
Author & restaurant manager
Mentana 104, Parma, Italy
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Lorenzo Messana
Commercial Manager/Cheesemaker at Caseificio Murceti, Castell’Azzara, Italy
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Daniela Cattaneo Diaz
Founder of H+ and Hfilms
Italy
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Giorgio Franci
Olive Oil Manufacturer,
Montenero d’Orcia, Italy
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Priscilla Occhipinti
Master Distiller,
Nannoni, Italy
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Fabio Borgoni
Butcher
Castel del Piano, Italy
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Fabio Pracchia
Slow Wine Foundation, Italy
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Roberto Rossi
Chef at Silene,
Pescina, Italy
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Francesca Ruffaldi
Founder/Cheesemaker at Caseificio Murceti, Castell’Azzara, Italy
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Mario Morellini
Author & Naturalist,
Tuscany, Italy
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Eleanor Shannon
Sommelier
Italy
What We Learned
What People Said
CHEF DELEGATE
"I found that Terroir Tuscany struck a good balance between between casual and quality, serious and relaxed. I also liked having to cook a little - very impromptu!"
Christian Puglisi
Head Chef, Relae
PRESENTER
"It was a great experience for me and I really enjoyed the other speakers as well. It was such a great feeling to know that many people were interested in my research."
Farrell Monaco
Founder, Tavola Mediterranea
PARTICIPATING CHEF
"The discussions were very inspiring and eye opening, especially coming from so many accomplished people. I also loved cooking for everyone from a very terroir-focused perspective."
Avinash Kumar
Founder, Avi’s Modern Indian
