Why visit Chianti? Here are 10 enticing reasons to leave the city for a few days to explore the beautiful Chianti countryside. Escape the city After a few days of visiting museums and shops or crowded Florentine monuments, the tranquillity of the hills surrounding Florence will certainly be enticing. How to get there? By Scooter […]
Dolce Vita
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 […]
OUR GUEST BOOK
Today we found this beautiful page on our guestbook. Thank you so much Michael & Gail for this lovely gift! Share!
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 […]
WEDDING ARTISANS
Today we meet a couple, two young artisans of graphics & weddings: Carissimo Letterpress, the artisanal typography of Ana & Alessandro. How did Carissimo Letterpress begin? The Carissimo Letterpress idea began in Australia, where we spent a gap year together. We wanted to find a way to share our passion for typography, luxury paper and […]
PRIMO MAGGIO
On the occasion of La Festa della Liberazione (Freedom Day) and Il Primo Maggio (Workers Day), we thought it apt to interview Guido, employee with the longest and most diverse career at Vignamaggio. Guido is 80 years old and his family has worked here for generations. His memories are not merely of occasions and of […]