The weather may be getting colder, but Hotel Savoy in Florence has introduced something to warm the heart and soul – the new Tuscan Culinary Retreat. Curated by star Chef Fulvio Pierangelini, this retreat promises an unforgettable blend of culture, cuisine, and discovery. Pierangelini’s passion for simple ingredients, cooked well, has consistently kept him at the forefront of the culinary industry, making the opportunity to learn from him in person a rare and exceptional treat.
This remarkable 4-day culinary odyssey through the heart of Tuscany includes an immersive truffle hunting experience alongside Guilio, the Savoy’s Truffle Concierge. Participants will enjoy a hillside lunch featuring freshly harvested delicacies, a visit to Lorenzo Villoresi’s private Museum of Scent, a dinner and tour at the aristocratic Palazzo Gondi, a hands-on pasta-making class, a guided wine-tasting session, and a memorable wine cellar lunch at the Antinori.
In addition to the Tuscan Culinary Retreat, Rocco Forte Hotels has announced its forthcoming series of seasonally led Italian culinary retreats, titled “Culinary Secrets of Italy,” curated to offer an immersive exploration of the diverse and captivating world of Italian gastronomy. The next retreat is planned in Palermo in Spring 2024.
Commenting on the philosophy that is the cornerstone of launching these special retreats across Italy, Fulvio says: “I try to imagine dishes that resemble the place that you’re in, no matter where it is in the world. I also choose premium local products that reflect the different seasons and cultural sensitivities.”
Do you wish to participate in the Tuscan Culinary Retreat? The “”Truffle & Friends in Tuscany: Unveiling the Treasures of the Land” will take place from 29 November – 3 December 2023 at the Hotel Savoy. The package includes 4 nights at the hotel, daily breakfast, return transfer from the airport, all excursions on the itinerary, and lunch and dinner daily. Rates start from €1,235 per night.
In Spring 2024, the next retreat titled “The Cuisine of Palermo: A Symphony of Flavour and Art” will take place for 4 nights at Villa Igiea, offering complimentary breakfast, return transfer from the airport, all excursions on the itinerary, and lunch and dinner daily.
Rocco Forte Hotels, established by Sir Rocco Forte and his sister, Olga Polizzi in 1996, is a collection of 14 individual hotels and resorts. All of the hotels, old and new, occupy magnificent buildings in exceptional locations. The hotels are united by their distinctive approach to service, ensuring guests experience the best of the cities and surrounding areas.
The hotels in the Rocco Forte Hotels portfolio include: Hotel de la Ville, Hotel de Russie and Rocco Forte House, Rome; Hotel Savoy, Florence; Verdura Resort, Rocco Forte Private Villas and Villa Igiea, Sicily; Masseria Torre Maizza, Puglia; The Balmoral, Edinburgh; Brown’s Hotel, London; The Charles Hotel, Munich; Hotel de Rome, Berlin; Hotel Amigo, Brussels and Hotel Astoria, St Petersburg. Future openings in 2024 include The Carlton Milan, Rocco Forte House Milan, and Sardinia.
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