Today, the enfleurage technique is neither current nor economically viable. Let me explain why. Preparing the wooden and glass frames on which to spread the animal fat was complicated, but preparing the fat itself was incredibly more arduous. The processing of these fats was explained to me well by the heirs of the Morelli family, […]
Italian Orris Butter is of the highest quality and is obtained by steam distillation of seasoned iris root. The iron content depends on the seasoning of the rhizome and the enrichment process during distillation. 3-BUTEN-2-ONE, 4-(2,5,6,6-TETRAMETHYL-2-CYCLOHEXEN-1-YL) is the scientific name for α-irone. Other isomers of this molecule are known: β-irone and γ-irone. Identified as responsible for […]
Believing and have a dreams, or working to make others’ dreams come true? The question may seem harsh, but it reflects the tenacity with which our entire family has pursued and realized its commitment. Each of us has contributed with optimism. One cannot be an entrepreneur without optimism and a belief in one’s own technical […]
A broom concrete obtained in Tuscany from flowers grown on the estate- Spanish broom is a very strong plant. With its taproot, it absorbs water from up to 2 meters deep, which is why it thrives in rocky soils and without irrigation. We’ve always been accustomed to seeing plants with leaves, but Spanish broom (Spartium […]
The beverage world is constantly evolving and seeking ingredients for soft drinks that impart aroma and flavor to a category increasingly in demand among young consumers. The beverage market follows two opposing trends: enriching spirits with perfume and enriching soft drinks with taste. They are apparently two very different markets but they need the same […]
At the Casalvento Laboratories we have a custom production of absolute and concretes adjacent to the Casalvento distillery. Absolutes are highly concentrated aromatic extracts obtained through solvent extraction. Completely different from an essential oil, they have a much deeper and more natural aromatic profile. Simply put: the botanical is macerated in the extraction solvent, which […]
< Can a perfume change a destiny? A memory is hidden in a cobalt blue bottle, whose fragrance evokes a memory imprisoned for a long time …. > Elena Caserini born in Codogno (Lo) in 1965 has been writing since the age of 15 and her narrative passion drives her to write short stories and […]
< For Raffaello Massi, a surgeon and psychiatrist by profession, Casalvento in Tuscany is a sober and luminous exercise in memory. Dr. Massi lives, works, and writes in Florence, and casts a clear-eyed gaze upon the passions of youth and their deceptions. A delicate reconstruction of an enchanted world. It is the world of the […]
A certified company is the foundation of any reliable manufacturing operation. Every business is made up of people. Identity and culture define the value of every company: training, experience, qualifications, equipment, suitable premises, and compliance with regulations are essential. A company is only useful if its product is useful. It cannot survive on self-referencing but […]
Our company received a great award entrepreneurship and biodiversity on 2017 by dr. Piero Pii, mayor of Casole d’Elsa on June 24, 2017. The event was the second edition of the Flavors of Music in the Bichi Borghesi estate in Scorgiano. We were awarded a crystal horse on which is engraved “recognition for biodiversity and […]
