To enhance great dishes, you need great ingredients: Montigiani Oil.

This is why we have established a valuable partnership with the Montigiani’s Farm, located in Reggello, in the heart of Tuscany. Founded in 2016, this young and charming company is the result of Alberto’s love for olive growing, a passion nurtured since childhood: “among various moments, I remember when with my uncle we watched the first oil coming out of the barrel and punctually, after the first taste, we said that the new one was better than last year’s.”

From these emotions arise several Tuscan excellences of extra virgin olive oil, including Biologico, Deciso, Delicato, the Diamond selection, and Alter Ego.

Among the various varieties, Alter Ego stands out as the ideal choice for our restaurant, thanks to its extraordinary adaptability and unmistakable taste. Its fruity, gentle, and elegant tones allow us to enhance dishes. That not only satisfy the palate but also tell the authentic story of our land and its traditions.

Montigiani oil is the result of a direct connection with the olive trees and Tuscany, a symbol of quality and also a means to promote the enhancement of our territory. Alberto dedicates his life to improving the perception and knowledge of extra virgin olive oil, inviting people to discover, recognize, and appreciate local excellences.

The bond between Trattoria L’Ortone and Montigiani is precisely this: the sharing of the same passion for naturally good things, for our territory and its history, with the goal of unveiling its authentic flavors through our dishes.

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Recently, we had the privilege of immersing ourselves in the magic of their production by personally visiting their estate. Located amidst the picturesque Tuscan countryside of San Casciano Val di Pesa, Corzano e Paterno stretches over two hundred hectares, dedicated to the production of wine, olive oil, and artisanal cheeses. Their dairy products, made exclusively from the milk of their Sardinian sheep, enrich our menu both as part of our selection of pecorino cheeses and as ingredients in numerous dishes, imparting them with a unique and authentic flavor.

The very first cheese-making process began as an experiment, with a cauldron boiling over the hearth of a farmhouse, which over time has evolved into the modern dairy that it is today. After years of experimentation, Corzano e Paterno has come to produce over fifteen types of cheese, ranging from traditional pecorino to Roquefort-style cheeses, soft and hard cheeses, delicate and pungent.

During our visit, we witnessed the craftsmanship with which their dairy products are made. A small example? The Rocco a Carbone, featured in our selection, is a true delicacy. Obtained from a processing typical of goat cheeses through slow coagulation, it is slightly acidic and covered with a layer of vegetable charcoal, creamy and with its irresistible “drop.” Another treasure of their production is the Buccia di Rospo, born from a happy mistake, characterized by a gray and wrinkled “bloomy rind,” completely edible. Finally, the Blu di Corzano: this blue cheese, the result of more than twenty years of experimentation, gives our risotto with red radicchio and caramelized onions, typical of the winter season, a precious flavor note.

At the culmination of this day devoted to good food and love for the land, we had the opportunity to taste their cheeses paired with honey and jams, all accompanied by their own wines. That precise moment was confirmation of the right direction we have taken by collaborating with Corzano e Paterno: a journey through the flavors of Tuscany, but also a moment of enrichment for our approach to cooking and the world of catering.

This kind of bond is what makes us feel special: the relationships that are created where there is a will to do something good have added value, and our goal is to bring to the tables of L’Ortone and in the dishes we offer a small piece of the passion we have.

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Back in early December 2023, we took a little trip to see our buddies at Mastrojanni, a renowned winery famous in the wine world, nestled in the stunning Brunello di Montalcino region.

Piling into a minibus just like old school field trips, we set off from Florence, all excited and greeted by a surprisingly delightful sun. When we got to the gorgeous Mastrojanni estate, the view was just breathtaking – rolling hills all around and the freshest air you could imagine.

But the highlight was definitely the tour. First up, we learned about Mastrojanni’s history – chilling on a terrace with killer views, soaking up tales of how the winery came to be, its growth, overcoming COVID challenges, and what’s on the horizon.

Then we dove deeper, heading to the tasting room. As we tried various wines, we learned all about how Mastrojanni’s wine is crafted, getting into the nitty-gritty with so much passion it hardly felt like work – more like a calling.

The cherry on top? Dining at the winery’s restaurant. We wrapped up our visit with a spectacular Mastrojanni tasting session, where each course was perfectly paired with their incredible wines.

By the day’s end, we were a bit worn out but oh-so-happy, basking in the joy of great company and the unique charm of Mastrojanni.

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Well, this year we’ll help you!

We are in fact very happy to announce the arrival of L’Ortone online shop and our Gift Cards, the perfect gift to show affection to your loved ones, your friends, your life partner and possibly even your lover.

Our gift cards are available in denominations of €50, €100 and €150, so as to satisfy all budgets.

If you have decided to give this splendid gift to the one you love, the next thing to do is very simple: visit our online shop, purchase your gift card and let the one you want live an authentic culinary experience at the L’Ortone’s tables.

Come on, what are you waiting for?

SHOP

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