Experience
Immerse Yourself In The Culture
About Our Hosts
The Rucci Family
Antonio Rucci was born in Foggia in 1969. As a child he used to help his parents in their business. They had a bar and a little summer kiosk and soda fountain stand. He attended high school in Foggia getting a diploma in electronics. During his military service he worked as a bartender in the officers’ club in Florence. He attended several courses getting diplomas as bartender, sommelier, fruit decorating and restaurant kitchen technician. He , in partnership with his brothers, Alfonso and Elio, over the last 15 years have been running a restaurant, a guest house, cafeteria, ice-cream parlor and a liqueur-making shop.
Christina Mansolillo Rucci was born in Providence R.I. in 1970 and moved to Italy when she was ten. She has dual Italian and American citizenship. She received her diplomas in bookkeeping and in liberal arts. She teaches English on contract in the Italian school system and does translation and interpreting work as well. She is the Public Relations Specialist for the family companies.
Antonio and Christina got married in 1993 and have 4 children, Gioele , twins Monica and Daniela, and Chiara.
Leading up to your trip, and while you are in Panni, we hold a series of lessons teaching you the Italian Language. Not only does this make your trip that much more pleasurable, it also helps submerse you into the culture and experience all of the love and beauty that the Italian language holds.
Pasta Making Workshop
Mamma Rucci Making Cavatelli
Pizza Making Workshop
Gelato Making Workshop
Cheese Making Workshop
Distillery Tours
Wine Tasting Experiences
