May was the month of the rose, symbol of pure love and fiery passion. The rose is a flower of enduring fascination, inspiring poets, artists, musicians and especially generations of botanists and breeders worldwide. The latter have created many new varieties with unique characteristics and colours; varieties that continue to fulfil the dreams of millions of […]
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VIGNAMAGGIO AT VINITALY
A few days ago, the 54th edition of Vinitaly came to a close. This year, as per tradition, we were back in the International Wine and Spirits Hall. Talking in person again about the wines that have made and continue to make history on our estate was the greatest joy for us. And with visitors […]
RECIPE FOR AN INDULGENT APERITIVO
Frollemente has made some delicious mini focaccias to accompany our exquisite patés inspired by traditional Tuscan recipes. An indulgent aperitivo that provides an exciting break from simple flavours when accompanied by a glass of Terre di Pranzano. Ingredients: 500 g flour 5 g brewer’s yeast 280 g water 30 g extra virgin olive oil […]
LOVE IS A ROOTSTOCK
On Valentine’s Day we replace vines that have surrendered to adversity with vigorous new rooted cuttings, full of life. Due to greedy wild animals, drought and other adversities, a small proportion of our vines die every year, especially in the first years of planting, when the plants are most susceptible. These plants are promptly replaced […]
A glorious, festive treat
A dream dessert with a tender heart of raspberries, made by our friends Frollemente with Vignamaggio’s organic raspberry extra-jam: it is a multi layered cake that blends the freshness of our jam with a voluptuous vanilla butter icing. Ingredients: 200 g sugar 3 eggs 100 ml seed oil 350 g cake flour 15ml baking powder (16g […]
DIY: VEGETABLE GARDEN LABELS
With Massimiliano’s help, we made some home-made vegetable garden labels, using only organic and recycled material. Labels for the garden make it easier to quickly identify the plant you are looking for, to mark the variety of squash you particularly liked the year before or to remind you, when you see those little leaves sprouting […]
EXTRAVIRGIN WHAT?
For our colleagues working on the farm, it’s a fixed appointment, punctually every year right after the grape vendemmia: the olive harvest. As the rows of grapevines in the vineyards turn red and the air begins to cool, the olives change colour, slowly darkening, ready to be pressed and transformed into our delicious extra virgin […]
Recipe: Quiche with Montasio, Wine and Thyme infused prunes
It’s the start of the season when having the oven on is no longer tabù: reason enough to celebrate with a glass of Cabernet Franc in good company. Friends from Frollemente, Lucia and Claudiu, made a fantastic quiche with wine and thyme infused prunes and Montasio cheese. Our Vignamaggio Cabernet Franc was used to flavour […]
MORE BLACKBERRY CHEESECAKE PLEASE!
We love fruit at Vignamaggio, and August is blackberry month, “le more” in Italian. We have wild blackberries at the bottom of the valley, as well as cultivated ones on the farm: sweet and juicy, perfect for making our Blackberry Extra Jam. JAM OR EXTRA JAM? What is the difference between jam and extra jam? […]
A SUMMER BOUQUET
A combination of drought-resistant flowers and plants arranged into a tenacious summer bouquet: Cristiano made this bouquet for us, using only the hardier plants on the estate, and inspired by the soft golden light of august afternoons. ACHILLE’S PLANT The Achillea is a European herb of which there are many varieties. The most abundant variety […]