Tenuta Dello Scompiglio: Art, Nature, and Cuisine in the Hills of Lucca
Dello Scompiglio represents an extraordinary and refreshing journey, serving as an ongoing laboratory in which art, agriculture, architecture, and nature converge within a shared and enduring vision.
Just a few minutes from the historic center of Lucca lies a place suspended between art, nature, and memory. It’s called Tenuta Dello Scompiglio, a project born from the vision of Italian-Swiss artist Cecilia Bertoni, who transformed an old country estate and its surrounding land into a space where creativity meets sustainability.
Here, the landscape is not merely a backdrop: it is a central character. Every corner of the estate has been carefully restored by listening to the rhythms of nature and following a philosophy of slow, respectful regeneration. The first act of recovery was not architectural but poetic: walking, pruning, uncovering. Simple, physical gestures that marked the beginning of a new, grounded life for the estate.
An immersive experience, between art and land
Walking through the Tenuta Dello Scompiglio is a sensory journey. The body enters into dialogue with the landscape, with artworks scattered among the trees, and with architecture that honors and interprets the site’s history. Permanent installations and site-specific projects invite visitors to slow down, observe, and become fully present.
This is not just a visit—it’s an experience to be lived with all the senses.
The Cuisine of Dello Scompiglio: Seasons, Territory, Imagination
Alongside its agricultural production (wine, olive oil, vegetables, honey), the Cucina Dello Scompiglio offers seasonal and experimental dishes inspired by nature and guided by the philosophy of the place. Most ingredients are grown directly in the estate’s gardens and follow the natural cycle of the earth.
Respect for the land also takes shape in sustainable practices: solar energy, rainwater recovery, wood chipping for heating, and traditional building techniques. Every choice reflects a vision of subtle and conscious luxury, where comfort meets environmental ethics.
A place not to consume, but to inherit
Dello Scompiglio is not designed to last just one season. It is a living laboratory, an artistic and agricultural ecosystem created to speak to future generations. Far from commercial trends, it offers itself as a space to inhabit with care and intention.
For those staying in Lucca who are looking to go beyond the typical tourist paths, this is a surprising and regenerative stop. Between a tasting, a walk through the installations, a concert, and a glass of wine, Dello Scompiglio is the ideal destination for anyone seeking a meaningful and authentic experience in the Tuscan countryside.
Useful Information
- Location: Vorno, Capannori (LU), Tuscany
- Website: delloscompiglio.org
- Restaurant: Cucina Dello Scompiglio – reservations recommended
- Events: Full cultural program available online
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