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A functional serving utensil that combines hand-painted Italian majolica with luxury stainless steel hardware — the kind of piece that stays out on the counter or table rather than tucked in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic handle is hand-painted in Ricco Deruta, Biordi's most popular pattern — a 16th-century Renaissance design traced from Perugino's frescoes, painted in the original blues, yellows, and greens of the era. The tong head is high-grade stainless steel from \u003cstrong\u003eEME\u003c\/strong\u003e, Italy's leading luxury flatware company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePairs naturally with Ricco Deruta dinnerware and the sibling Classic Deruta patterns. 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Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCustomization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. 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A working kitchen object that lives on the counter or table — a hand-painted Italian majolica body combined with a stainless steel grinder mechanism for fresh sea salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic body is hand-painted in Ricco Deruta, Biordi's most popular pattern — a 16th-century Renaissance design traced from Perugino's frescoes, painted in the original blues, yellows, and greens of the era. As a piece that stays out in daily view, the grinder earns its place visually as much as functionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOften given as a pair with the matching Ricco Deruta pepper grinder. Pairs naturally with Ricco Deruta dinnerware and the sibling Classic Deruta patterns. 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A working kitchen object that lives on the counter or table — a hand-painted Italian majolica body combined with a stainless steel grinder mechanism for fresh peppercorns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic body is hand-painted in Antico Deruta, the rich and elegant Renaissance pattern characterized by a light gray glaze and deep blue patterning. The name comes from the Italian \u003cem\u003ein stilo antico\u003c\/em\u003e — \"in the ancient style\" — a phrase Renaissance composers used for polyphonic music. Antico is known as the musician's pattern: subtle, layered, and unmistakably Italian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOften given as a pair with the matching Antico Deruta salt grinder. 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The ceramic body is hand-painted at Tommassini and combined with a stainless steel grinder mechanism for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still order this if it shows out of stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nContact Biordi at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com to check on availability and lead times for the Tommassini workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of pepper does it grind?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhole peppercorns — black, white, or mixed. Pre-ground pepper clogs the mechanism. Many Italian kitchens keep a grinder of whole black peppercorns at the table for finishing pasta, salads, and antipasti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The ceramic body is hand-painted by a single artisan at the Tommassini workshop in Deruta, so no two are exactly alike. 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Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind, and made in Deruta, Italy. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. 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A working kitchen object that lives on the counter or table — a hand-painted Italian majolica body in deep teal-green Orvieto, combined with a stainless steel grinder mechanism for fresh peppercorns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrvieto Green Rooster is one of Italy's oldest dinnerware designs. The deep teal-green leaf pattern dates to 13th-century Orvieto, a small Umbrian town set on a volcanic plateau, and features \u003cem\u003eil Buon Gallo\u003c\/em\u003e — the Good Rooster — a symbol of luck and prosperity that came to be associated with Italian ceramic tradition in the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOften given as a pair with the matching Orvieto salt grinder. 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The pattern is a deep teal-green leaf design centered on the singing rooster, known as \u003cem\u003eil Buon Gallo\u003c\/em\u003e (the Good Rooster), a traditional symbol of luck and prosperity for the home. In the Renaissance, Orvieto ceramics were often associated with green colorations, which is why the pattern carries its signature green palette today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"il Buon Gallo\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLiterally \"the Good Rooster\" in Italian. The rooster is one of the most enduring symbols of luck, abundance, and prosperity in Italian folk tradition. The rooster motif was introduced into Italian ceramics by Deruta ceramicists in the early 20th century and has become a familiar icon of Italian pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes this piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Tommassini workshop in the hills of Deruta, Italy. Tommassini is a family-owned workshop — father, wife, and son working together — that produces hand-painted Italian majolica utensils, pepper and salt grinders, olive oil bottles, and glassware. The ceramic body is hand-painted at Tommassini and combined with a stainless steel grinder mechanism for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still order this if it shows out of stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nContact Biordi at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com to check on availability and lead times for the Tommassini workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of pepper does it grind?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhole peppercorns — black, white, or mixed. Pre-ground pepper clogs the mechanism. Many Italian kitchens keep a grinder of whole black peppercorns at the table for finishing pasta, salads, and antipasti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The ceramic body is hand-painted by a single artisan at the Tommassini workshop in Deruta, so no two are exactly alike. The small differences in color, shape, line, or diameter that you'll see piece-to-piece are signs of authentic hand-painting, not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for this grinder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHand wash recommended. Combined ceramic-and-steel pieces shouldn't go in the dishwasher — the heat and detergents can damage the join between the ceramic body and the steel mechanism over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix this with other Deruta patterns?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Orvieto is built to coordinate with Antico Deruta, Ricco Deruta, Raffaellesco, Siena, and Bordato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — the Good Rooster carries traditional meaning around luck and prosperity that makes Orvieto a particularly fitting choice for a new household. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind, and made in Deruta, Italy. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — especially housewarming, since the Good Rooster has been a symbol of luck for the home since the Renaissance. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCustomization on this Tommassini grinder isn't available, but Biordi offers customization and personalization on select pieces from other workshops. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eArtisan Story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrvieto Green Rooster\u003c\/strong\u003e — This pattern is one of Italy's oldest dinnerware designs. \u003cem\u003eIl Buon Gallo\u003c\/em\u003e — the Good Rooster — is known in Italian folk tradition to bring good luck and prosperity to the home that keeps it. The style originated during the 13th century in Orvieto, a small town set on a volcanic plateau in Umbria. In the Renaissance, Orvieto ceramics were often associated with green colorations, which is why the modern Orvieto pattern carries its signature deep teal-green palette. 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The ceramic body carries the Peacock Blue design — a hues-of-blue, geometric-influenced pattern associated with master Deruta artisan \u003cstrong\u003eEugenio Ricciarelli\u003c\/strong\u003e — combined with a stainless steel grinder mechanism for fresh peppercorns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis grinder is part of a small group of Eugenio-Collection utility pieces (grinders, oil dispensers) that Biordi has produced through the Tommassini workshop: Eugenio's Peacock Blue design language applied to kitchen objects rather than dinnerware. Both the pattern and the makers carry deep Deruta credentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePairs with the matching Peacock Blue salt grinder and with the Eugenio Collection dinnerware Biordi carries (special order). Also coordinates with the Classic Deruta patterns when you want a modern blue accent alongside Renaissance dinnerware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pepper grinder (works with whole peppercorns)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica ceramic body + stainless steel grinder mechanism\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tommassini\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peacock Blue — hues-of-blue geometric design from the Eugenio Collection\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eugenio Ricciarelli, master Deruta artisan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash recommended for combined ceramic + steel pieces\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual grinder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Peacock Blue pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA blue geometric-leaning Deruta design from the Eugenio Collection — the pattern repertoire of master Deruta artisan Eugenio Ricciarelli, known for his hues of blue and clean geometric compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Eugenio Ricciarelli?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEugenio Ricciarelli is one of the most beloved artisans in Deruta. He began working at age 13 in a painting factory, then apprenticed under the esteemed Franco Mari, eventually running Franco Mari's studio for many years. Eugenio is known for his geometric designs and hues of blue, and his dinnerware repertoire spans 12 simplified patterns and 65 full designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo is this piece made by Eugenio Ricciarelli?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Peacock Blue pattern is associated with the Eugenio Collection. This specific kitchen utility piece — a pepper grinder — is produced for Biordi at the Tommassini workshop, the family workshop in the hills of Deruta that specializes in functional pieces (grinders, utensils, oil bottles). The pattern is Eugenio's design language; the piece is hand-made and hand-painted at Tommassini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still order this if it shows out of stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nContact Biordi at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com to check on availability and lead times for the Tommassini workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about Eugenio Collection dinnerware — can I order it custom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Eugenio Ricciarelli accepts special orders for dinnerware in any of his patterns, dish size, mug, goblet, or cup-and-saucer set, and pieces can be personalized with a name or occasion. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of pepper does it grind?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhole peppercorns — black, white, or mixed. Pre-ground pepper clogs the mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really hand-painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The ceramic body is hand-painted by a single artisan at the Tommassini workshop in Deruta, so no two are exactly alike. The small differences in color, shape, line, or diameter that you'll see piece-to-piece are signs of authentic hand-painting, not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for this grinder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHand wash recommended. Combined ceramic-and-steel pieces shouldn't go in the dishwasher — the heat and detergents can damage the join between the ceramic body and the steel mechanism over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — a hand-painted Italian grinder with a designer pedigree (Peacock Blue from Eugenio Ricciarelli) is the kind of distinctive registry gift that doesn't feel generic. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind, and made in Deruta, Italy. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. 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49.73-5.82zM97.66 175.96c0-53.03 42.24-96.02 94.34-96.02s94.34 42.99 94.34 96.02-42.24 96.02-94.34 96.02-94.34-42.99-94.34-96.02z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Gold Medal - Medium Intensity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"el-meta uk-text-meta\"\u003eNew York International Competition 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRolando raves: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The perfect finishing oil; think of it as your Tuscan ketchup! This gorgeous bottle takes centerstage at your dinner table when serving grilled grass-fed steaks. Pour generously over any winter green such as kale, chard, and beet greens. Elegantly swirl over steamed romanesco broccoli, creamy cannellini beans, and chickpeas. Enjoy the explosion of flavors when simply using as a dip in pinzimonio (raw vegetable crudités).\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1989, the first bottling of Laudemio was made according to a new code of laws (similar to those set forth for winemaking) that governed and improved olive oil production in central Tuscany. It is crafted from the purest cold-pressing of perfectly whole Frantoio, Moraiolo, and Leccino olives from the Frescobaldi family's property in the hills surrounding Florence. Frescobaldi selects only the finest extra virgin olive oil to become Laudemio — a quintessential finishing oil that should be the centerpiece of every dinner table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does this olive oil keep, and how should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a 2025 harvest vintage, fresh-pressed in late 2025. Extra virgin olive oil is at its peak within the first 18 months after pressing. Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark cupboard — away from heat, light, and air. Don't refrigerate. Once opened, use within 3 to 4 months for the brightest flavor; the 500 ml \/ 16.9 oz format is sized for exactly that pace of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is a finishing oil different from regular cooking olive oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLaudemio is meant for finishing — drizzled raw over the final dish — not for cooking. Heating destroys the polyphenols and aromatics that make Laudemio worth the price. Use a less expensive everyday EVOO for sautéing and roasting. Pour Laudemio at the end: over a grilled steak, a bowl of cannellini beans, steamed broccoli, a slice of bruschetta, or as a dip with raw vegetable crudités. As Rolando puts it, think of it as your Tuscan ketchup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Laudemio different from other extra virgin olive oils?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThree things. First, terroir: Laudemio comes only from a defined zone in central Tuscany — Florence and the surrounding hills — the way a wine appellation works. Second, the Laudemio Consortium has stricter quality standards than the EU's \"extra virgin\" baseline, including acidity limits, harvest timing, and cold-pressing rules. Third, Frescobaldi's Laudemio is single-estate: the olives are grown on the family's own Tuscan property, milled within hours of harvest, and bottled the same season. Most supermarket \"extra virgin\" oils are blends from multiple estates and often multiple countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — especially for cooks, Italiophiles, housewarmings, and host gifts. It pairs beautifully with a hand-painted Deruta serving bowl, an Il Mio Tavolo pasta bowl, a Busatti linen tea towel, or a Tomassini pepper grinder. We gift-wrap on request, ship nationwide, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian gifts since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. Our partners are named Italian artisans, family workshops, and heritage houses we work with directly — including ceramic artisans (FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone, Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati) and heritage food producers like Frescobaldi, whose family has been farming the Tuscan hills since the 1300s. Every product comes from a real producer with a real story — not a mass-market commodity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frescobaldi family has been part of Florence's history for over 700 years. Documented in the city since the early 1200s, the family began producing wine in Tuscany around 1308, making Marchesi Frescobaldi one of the longest continuously operating wineries in the world. Today the family still farms estates across Tuscany including Nipozzano, Pomino, Castiglioni, and Castelgiocondo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 14th century, the Frescobaldis served as bankers to the English Crown. Over the centuries the family has produced cardinals, ambassadors, scholars, and patrons of Renaissance art and architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOlive oil came formally to the family business in 1989, after a catastrophic frost in 1985 destroyed nearly half of Tuscany's olive trees. The Frescobaldis, applying centuries of grape-growing knowledge to the rebuild, founded the Laudemio Consortium with a small group of other Tuscan producers. The Consortium established a new code of laws governing harvest timing, milling, and bottling, modeled on Italian wine appellation rules. The name Laudemio comes from a medieval Latin term meaning \"the best part of the harvest, reserved for the lord\" — and that's what it is: the cream of the Frescobaldi family's olive crop, single-estate, cold-pressed within hours of harvest, and bottled the same season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ADDITIONAL ARTISANS","offers":[{"title":"None","offer_id":40075166253109,"sku":"4072","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/9802\/files\/frescobaldi-laudemio-500ml-2022.jpg?v=1694894614"},{"product_id":"laudemio-frescobaldi-extra-virgin-olive-oil-250-ml","title":"Laudemio Frescobaldi Extra Virgin Olive Oil 250 ml \/ 8.45 oz","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Harvest Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaudemio Frescobaldi 2025 confirms its emerald-green profile, with very green and herbal aromas and flavors. The scent recalls the fruit from which it comes: a healthy, freshly picked and pressed olive, complemented by notes of freshly cut grass. On the palate, vegetal flavors emerge, such as artichoke and green almond. The bitterness and spiciness blend harmoniously, with a long and pleasant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOver 30 Emerald Green Harvests\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrescobaldi's Laudemio continues to be a true testament to its lineage. It is crafted from the purest cold-pressing of perfectly whole Frantoio, Moraiolo, and Leccino olives from the family's property in the hills surrounding Florence. Frescobaldi selects only the finest extra virgin olive oil to become Laudemio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marchesi Frescobaldi\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hills surrounding Florence, Tuscany\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOlive cultivars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frantoio, Moraiolo, and Leccino\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 (current vintage)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 ml \/ 8.45 fl oz\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-estate cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laudemio Consortium certified\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finishing oil — drizzle, dip, finish (not for high-heat cooking)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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49.73-5.82zM97.66 175.96c0-53.03 42.24-96.02 94.34-96.02s94.34 42.99 94.34 96.02-42.24 96.02-94.34 96.02-94.34-42.99-94.34-96.02z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Gold Medal - Medium Intensity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"el-meta uk-text-meta\"\u003eNew York International Competition 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRolando raves: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The perfect finishing oil; think of it as your Tuscan ketchup! This gorgeous bottle takes centerstage at your dinner table when serving grilled grass-fed steaks. Pour generously over any winter green such as kale, chard, and beet greens. Elegantly swirl over steamed romanesco broccoli, creamy cannellini beans, and chickpeas. Enjoy the explosion of flavors when simply using as a dip in pinzimonio (raw vegetable crudités).\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1989, the first bottling of Laudemio was made according to a new code of laws (similar to those set forth for winemaking) that governed and improved olive oil production in central Tuscany. It is crafted from the purest cold-pressing of perfectly whole Frantoio, Moraiolo, and Leccino olives from the Frescobaldi family's property in the hills surrounding Florence. Frescobaldi selects only the finest extra virgin olive oil to become Laudemio — a quintessential finishing oil that should be the centerpiece of every dinner table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does this olive oil keep, and how should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a 2025 harvest vintage, fresh-pressed in late 2025. Extra virgin olive oil is at its peak within the first 18 months after pressing. Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark cupboard — away from heat, light, and air. Don't refrigerate. Once opened, use within 3 to 4 months for the brightest flavor; the 250 ml \/ 8.45 oz format is sized for exactly that pace of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is a finishing oil different from regular cooking olive oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLaudemio is meant for finishing — drizzled raw over the final dish — not for cooking. Heating destroys the polyphenols and aromatics that make Laudemio worth the price. Use a less expensive everyday EVOO for sautéing and roasting. Pour Laudemio at the end: over a grilled steak, a bowl of cannellini beans, steamed broccoli, a slice of bruschetta, or as a dip with raw vegetable crudités. As Rolando puts it, think of it as your Tuscan ketchup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Laudemio different from other extra virgin olive oils?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThree things. First, terroir: Laudemio comes only from a defined zone in central Tuscany — Florence and the surrounding hills — the way a wine appellation works. Second, the Laudemio Consortium has stricter quality standards than the EU's \"extra virgin\" baseline, including acidity limits, harvest timing, and cold-pressing rules. Third, Frescobaldi's Laudemio is single-estate: the olives are grown on the family's own Tuscan property, milled within hours of harvest, and bottled the same season. Most supermarket \"extra virgin\" oils are blends from multiple estates and often multiple countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — especially for cooks, Italiophiles, housewarmings, and host gifts. It pairs beautifully with a hand-painted Deruta serving bowl, an Il Mio Tavolo pasta bowl, a Busatti linen tea towel, or a Tomassini pepper grinder. We gift-wrap on request, ship nationwide, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian gifts since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. Our partners are named Italian artisans, family workshops, and heritage houses we work with directly — including ceramic artisans (FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone, Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati) and heritage food producers like Frescobaldi, whose family has been farming the Tuscan hills since the 1300s. Every product comes from a real producer with a real story — not a mass-market commodity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frescobaldi family has been part of Florence's history for over 700 years. Documented in the city since the early 1200s, the family began producing wine in Tuscany around 1308, making Marchesi Frescobaldi one of the longest continuously operating wineries in the world. Today the family still farms estates across Tuscany including Nipozzano, Pomino, Castiglioni, and Castelgiocondo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 14th century, the Frescobaldis served as bankers to the English Crown. Over the centuries the family has produced cardinals, ambassadors, scholars, and patrons of Renaissance art and architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOlive oil came formally to the family business in 1989, after a catastrophic frost in 1985 destroyed nearly half of Tuscany's olive trees. 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They carry a Biordi label by Busatti.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor over 170 years, the family-owned firm of Busatti has been producing natural fiber fabrics in Anghiari, Italy. All work, from spinning to finishing, is done in time-honored methods. The raw long staple thread is treated with olive oil before being spun and linen and cotton are dyed on the thread using only Busatti colors. Mechanical shuttle looms, dating from the early 20th century, gently insert the weft-threads, giving fabrics incredible softness. 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