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Behind every truffle that emerges from our land lies the story of a courageous decision and an unbreakable bond with nature. Ours is not merely a farm, but the dream of a family<\/b> that has listened to the heartbeat of the Montalcino<\/b> woods, safeguarding them for over fifty years. <\/p>

On this page, we introduce you to the faces, hands and hearts of those who, every day, walk amongst these trees to protect and share with you a precious and authentic treasure<\/b>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our story does not begin in the hills of Tuscany, but amidst the wild scents of Sardinia<\/b>. That is where my family\u2019s roots lie, before my parents decided to move to Montalcino in the late 1960s<\/b>. They brought with them a work ethic rooted in hard work and respect for the land \u2013 values that have found the perfect home on this farm, where time seems to have stood still<\/b>. <\/p>

Today, I am carrying on this precious family legacy<\/b>, blending Sardinian resilience with the gentle beauty of the Tuscan landscape, to protect a woodland that is not merely our property, but an integral part of our identity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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It is not just the truffles that make every experience in our reserve so special, but the people who devote their passion and expertise<\/b> to caring for the woodland every day. I work alongside Giovanni and Ernesto<\/b>, two young truffle hunters who share a genuine love for nature and the world of truffles. Their energy, combined with practical experience gained day by day, turns every outing into a real adventure<\/b>. <\/p>

They are not merely guides, but guardians of ancient secrets<\/b>, capable of conveying to guests the magic of a quest that demands patience, silence and a deep connection with the surrounding environment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our Four-legged Friends<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In a white truffle reserve, they are the true masters: our Lagotto Romagnoli<\/b> dogs. These dogs, trained with the utmost care and boundless love, are much more than mere helpers; they are our most loyal companions in life and work. <\/p>

With their unerring sense<\/b> of smell and incredible gentleness, they guide Giovanni and Ernesto through the oak and poplar trees, turning every hunt into a silent dialogue<\/b> of glances and understanding. Seeing the joy in their eyes and the excitement in their tails when they signal a treasure buried underground is the greatest thrill we seek to share with anyone who decides to step inside our reserve. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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About Us A Story of Land and Family Behind every truffle that emerges from our land lies the story of a courageous decision and an unbreakable bond with nature. Ours is not merely a farm, but the dream of a family that has listened to the heartbeat of the Montalcino woods, safeguarding them for over […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":700,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-701","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nAbout Us | The Family and Team at La Riserva in Montalcino<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Meet the family and staff behind our white truffle reserve in Montalcino. 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