Giancarlo Rossi
Giancarlo Rossi
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- David C3 contributionsShopping for something SpecialWe really enjoyed visiting your shop this year. The wooden item I bought looks great on display at home. We would definitely recommend to other holiday makers to visit your shop when in Cortona. Thank you,Visited June 2023Written 4 November 2023
- oneheavenlyheartFresno, California3 contributionsAmazing, Personal, QualityCortona was such a cool town, but stumbling across this woodworking shop made our day! Giancarlo was so nice, welcoming, knowledgeable, and an expert in his craft all while honoring his family history and heritage. I will cherish the wood apple i purchased and all the memories it represents.Visited April 2024Written 23 April 2024
- Eric V3 contributionsUnexpected beautyBeautiful handmade objects. We loved everything object we saw, and ended up buying an olive. We also had a great exchange with Giancarlo, who provided us some interesting information. Definitely worthwile a stop by when in Cortona.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 21 August 2024
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Flybynight2023
Chevy Chase, MD1 contribution
July 2022 • Family
Giancarlo is a talented artisan. My children and I stopped in to his shop on the way to a music performance, and the woodwork is breath taking. The shop was full of many items I would love to display at my home, and my children also picked out their favorites. Giancarlo was welcoming and engaging and took time to detail the process by which he works and answer our questions. I have one of his apples on display in my house now, and it brings me right back to Cortona and the creativity we all have within us if we chose to take the time to see it. Thank you, Giancarlo.
Written 8 January 2023
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marcuseosborne64
Ashbourne, UK1 contribution
Apr 2023
We visited Cortona on several occasions around 15years ago and bought a number of wonderful pieces from Umberto. What a surprise when Giancarlo remembered me by name, (yes and including my surname!!) and my son after 15 years. Giancarlo work is exceptional, as I would have expected. I added a beautiful candlestick to my collection and my son has also started a collection. Umberto and Giancarlo are wonderful people - so hospitable. If you visit Cortona, please seek out Giancarlo's unique gallery - a wonderful experience.
Written 10 May 2023
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Elizabeth M
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Oct 2024 • Solo
Giancarlo designs beautiful and unique items of wood. I would highly recommend visiting his shop when you are in Cortona to find the perfect gift. His vision reflects his history (as a third generation woodworker) while incorporating fresh and innovative ideas into his work. He uses both native Italian and rare wood from around the world and each piece is one-of-a-kind. He is a joy to speak with and you will walk away from his shop with both knowledge and a work of art. You will not be disappointed!
Written 28 October 2024
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Melanie W
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Sept 2021
Giancarlo Rossi is an exceptional wood carver. We bought 2 extraordinary pieces from him while we were visiting Cortona, Italy. His talent is unmatched and he learned from his father who learned from his father. Incredible talent in this family. Cortona is a magical town and you must visit his shop while you are there!
Written 22 January 2022
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AmericanApple2023
San Antonio, TX1 contribution
Mar 2023
It’s rare to find such a multi faceted artisan. His wood turning skills are evident in the pieces on display, but make sure to look at the walls, the paintings are amazing! Look forward to next time
Written 8 May 2023
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lydeke14
Hawkhurst, UK1 contribution
July 2023
We visited the little woodwork shop of Giancarlo Rossi in Cortona and were amazed at the beautiful wooden articles he created. He was very proud of his work and showed us many of his wonderful creations. We had to buy a little apple to take home with us. Well worth a visit.
Written 1 August 2023
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Jamie T
London, UK1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
We were very briefly in Cortona, and walked passed the Oldest shop the in the town. Giancarlo was incredibly friendly and we were blown away with craftsmanship and beauty of the the pieces in the shop.
We purchased a gorgeous pear which now has pride of place in our new kitchen.
Would very much recommend a visit!
We purchased a gorgeous pear which now has pride of place in our new kitchen.
Would very much recommend a visit!
Written 17 August 2023
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chiara g
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May 2024 • Couples
Your workshop has remained tied to the past by valuing the work of your parents and grandparents! The charm of time, materials, nature, shapes and craftsmanship come together in modern objects of elegant and delicate beauty! Great job😊
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Written 18 July 2024
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Kim T
Tiburon, CA23 contributions
May 2023
A very talented and pleasant artist. His small studio was a real joy to visit and experience. He shared his family history of working as wood carvers and artist. I bought a wooden apple carving which is so unique. The wood grain design is spectacular. Please stop in and visit with him and see his work. He speaks fluent English so you will learn a lot.
Written 24 May 2023
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Kim A
Houston, TX4 contributions
Sept 2024 • Solo
What a privilege to have found this shop and this incredible craftsman on my recent trip to Cortona. In addition to unique beauty of each of the carefully crafted pieces in the shop, the pride of his craft was so delightfully apparent in my conversations with Giancarlo. The crafted silver that I bought there will be a favorite and wonderful memory of my time in Italy, and I hope to return to acquire more pieces from this amazing shop in the future.
Written 11 October 2024
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