Hiking enthusiasts will have already noticed 11 piglets lazing about and scampering around the forest and pastures on the right of the dirt road to the river, between the planes of Montagliari. Today we chatted about them to our farm manager, Tobia. PIGS ARE A NEW CONCEPT AT VIGNAMAGGIO. TELL US ABOUT THE PROJECT The introduction […]
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A POSTCARD FROM ITALY
At Vignamaggio we love post cards. And we love even more to see our guests thinking about a nice sentence to write down for someone special. We like the idea that in your mailbox you’ll find, in between the fliers concerning discount offers or the bills, a lovely message from someone who thought about you […]
HOW TO CREATE A SYNERGISTIC VINEYARD
By observing what occurs spontaneously in nature, Japanese agronomist Masanobu Fukuoka, a century ago, developed an agricultural philosophy based on four principles he applied to a ‘natural farming’ approach that works in complete harmony with nature, without polluting it. No ploughing or tilling, because root penetration and the work of tiny organisms like insects, earthworms […]
GROWING BARLEY: 30 years later
The organic barley of Vignamaggio was sowed last October and harvested two weeks ago. The combine-harvester in the picture was used the last time in the early ’80s, before vineyards took over the Chianti landscape, to the detriment of the small scale cereal plantations; these plantations played an essential role for the daily […]
OUR GUEST BOOK
Today we found this beautiful page on our guestbook. Thank you so much Michael & Gail for this lovely gift! Share!
THE INSECT HOTEL
The Insect Hotel of Vignamaggio is created from an old oak barrel. It provides a home to pollinators and pest controllers, recreating a micro-habitat offering shelter or refuge for many types of insects during winter. What do we need? Oak, arbutus or juniper wood This beauty was made by Simone, our gardener. Simone & la […]
A TALK WITH THE PHOTOGRAPHER lenia Caputo
How did you hear about Vignamaggio? Via a couple who got married there in September 2015. A wonderful place. The care and attention to detail is enchanting. What do you like about your work and are there ever any awkward moments? My job allows me to travel a lot, something I love to do, and […]
A TALK WITH THE PHOTOGRAPHER Giovanni Vanoglio
Today we have a chat with Giovanni Vanoglio, a photographer we met this summer, during the “wedding season” at the villa. How did you hear about Vignamaggio? I had the privilege of coming to Vignamaggio to photograph a wedding. During the walkthrough, I found myself experiencing a few little deja vù moments, and it was […]