Demetrio Zauli

15 / 11 / 2025

The Hands Behind BABBO
Demetrio Zauli

The Person and the Farm

Azienda Agricola Zauli is a family-run organic farm in southern Tuscany, near the coast of Orbetello. Managed by brothers Demetrio and Donato Zauli, the farm covers 22 hectares of fertile clay soil, enriched by the iodine-rich sea breeze from the Tyrrhenian coast. This unique combination gives their produce, especially their tomatoes, a distinctive depth of flavor and natural intensity.

Where Soil Meets the Sea

The Zauli brothers cultivate their land with respect for nature and tradition. The clay soil, combined with the salty air carried inland from the sea, creates a rare balance of minerals that enhances both the nutritional value and the taste of their crops. Every harvest tells the story of the land and the people who work it with care and precision.

A Farmer’s Philosophy

For Demetrio, farming is not just about growing plants; it’s about cultivating quality through attention and dedication. As he puts it:

“It’s not the plant, but the farmer that determines the outcome of quality.”

This belief guides every step of their process, from seed to harvest, ensuring that what reaches your plate is the purest expression of Tuscany’s land and light.

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