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Leonardo's Vineyard and Casa Atellani

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Leonardo da Vinci loved wine and wine making. He left lots of notes and drawings on this subjects - as always he was very much ahead of his time in his ideas and visions. Not many know that he owned a vineyard in Milan … The story of how Leonardo came to own the vineyard and the story of Casa Atellani are linked and utterly fascinating. As we explore the reasons why Leonardo came to live in Milan we discover the history of the Sforza court and the secrets hidden behind the frescoes of the beautiful Renaissance palace which is Casa Atellani.

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