点评:We spent a wonderful part of a sunny autumn afternoon at the beautiful Petrucci family olive farm, whose history dates back to 1600. Our visit combined a tasting of exceptional olive oils with a truly magical picnic among the olive trees. The tranquillity and natural beauty of the grove gave the entire afternoon an almost spiritual dimension and created an experience that we will remember for a very long time.
The Petrucci family has appropriately named this experience “1600” – a reference both to the historic roots of their family business and to the living tradition upon which their work and production continue to be built today.
Accompanied by Sabina Petrucci, vice president of the Sabina DOP Consortium, we first toured the olive mill. She guided us through the individual stages of olive oil production and gave us access to parts of the processing facilities that are not normally open to visitors. We then continued to the storage area, where Sabina explained the strict production standards and certifications behind their oils.
The tour was followed by a professionally guided tasting of several Petrucci olive oils at the Oil Bar. Sabina shared a wealth of fascinating information about recognising the quality of olive oil, tasting it correctly and understanding the characteristics that distinguish an outstanding oil.
After the tasting, Sabina drove us into the hills above the farm, among ancient olive groves offering magnificent views across the surrounding countryside. A picnic basket was waiting for us there, filled with delicious local specialities, wine and some of the finest Sabina DOP olive oils produced by the Petrucci family.
We had an hour and a half to wander through the old olive groves, relax on a blanket and gaze up through the silvery branches towards the blue sky. Later, we regretted not allowing ourselves even more time.
It was an almost mystical experience – extraordinarily liberating for the mind, freeing us from everyday worries and lifting our thoughts towards the sky. The perfect stillness of the grove, its timeless beauty and its connection with the surrounding landscape made this far more than simply a picnic.
If our travels ever bring us back to Lazio, we simply must return and experience this magical moment again.
We concluded our visit by purchasing several olive oils and other delicacies from the farm’s charming little shop.
Our heartfelt thanks to the Petrucci family for such a beautiful and unforgettable afternoon.
翻译:在一个阳光明媚的秋日午后,我们在美丽的佩特鲁奇家族橄榄园里度过了难忘的时光。这座橄榄园的历史可追溯至17世纪。我们不仅品尝了品质卓越的橄榄油,还在成排的橄榄树下享受了一次无比惬意的野餐。这片果园的宁静与自然之美为整个午后增添了近乎神圣的氛围,让我们终生难忘。佩特鲁奇家族将这一体验恰当地命名为“1600”——这一名称既体现了家族企业的历史渊源,也象征着至今仍支撑着其生产与工作的传统传承。
在萨比娜DOP联盟副会长萨比娜·佩特鲁奇的陪同下,我们首先参观了榨油厂。她向我们详细介绍了橄榄油生产的各个环节,还带我们参观了平时不向游客开放的加工区域。随后我们前往储存区,萨比娜在那里详细介绍了他们橄榄油所遵循的严格生产标准以及相关认证。
参观结束后,我们在“橄榄油吧”由专业人士引导,品尝了多种Petrucci品牌的橄榄油。萨比娜还分享了诸多有趣的知识,包括如何辨别橄榄油的质量、正确的品鉴方法,以及决定一款优质橄榄油特性的关键因素。
品鉴结束后,萨比娜开车带我们前往农场上方的山丘地带。我们漫步在古老的橄榄树林中,周围是壮丽的乡村景色。那里早已备好一个野餐篮,里面装满了当地的美味特产、葡萄酒,还有由佩特鲁奇家族生产的品质上乘的萨比纳DOP特级初榨橄榄油。
我们有一小时半的时间可以在这片古老的橄榄林中闲逛,躺在毯子上休息,或是透过银色的枝叶仰望蔚蓝的天空。事后回想起来,我们真希望当时能多留些时间啊。那是一次近乎神秘的体验——它极大地解放了我们的心灵,让我们从日常的烦忧中解脱出来,思绪也随之飘向天空。这片林地的静谧无扰、它那超脱时间的美丽,以及它与周围景色的和谐交融,使得这次出行远不止是一次简单的野餐而已。
倘若日后我们有机会再度造访拉齐奥,定要故地重游,重新体验这神奇的时刻。我们在参观的最后,从农场那温馨的小商店里购买了几种橄榄油及其他美食。
衷心感谢佩特鲁奇一家,让我们度过了如此美好且难忘的下午。