Oud, the wood of the gods, has an equivalent in Tuscany that is just as exceptional as the variety from the East. Incēnsum, -i, is a Latin neuter noun meaning that which is burned or ignited. In ancient times, dried resins or wood were placed in braziers and lit to produce aromatic fumes. The goal […]
Michela Nati and her sister grow hops in Romagna, at the Casalvento laboratories, we produced hop absolute. However, this activity is of interest not only to the markets but also to the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Padua, which, through its agricultural products, aims to deepen knowledge of the active ingredients of […]
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, […]
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 […]
The alchemies of the third millennium are described by modern acronyms for widely differing production processes: WD, HD, SD for the well-known steam extraction. Other acronyms indicate more complex extraction processes: RPD, IPD, TD, HyD, DryD, SE, ASE, MAE, PLE, OHE, SWE, FD, SFE CO2….. Over the last 50 years, chemical engineers have developed just […]
< 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 […]
The prestigious and widely read monthly magazine Bio Magazine sent an editor to Casalvento to ask us a few questions. The article, titled “Lavender tells the stories and organic poetry of our land…“, simply and carefully outlines the evolution of a production project begun in Casalvento in 1962 We immediately understand that journalist Rosa Polito […]
Andrea Pagliantini explains how to making lavender essential oil on his blog. Andrea is a true, strong Chiantigiano, capable of introducing us to the most unusual and curious aspects of Chianti through his writing. His blog features pages of curiosities and daily life, controversies about misgovernment, and also entertaining stories of Chianti Storico. A professional […]
