ZUCCHINI SOUP The zucchini soup is a delicate and light dish. WHAT WE NEED: 1 WHITE ONION 1 POTATO 3 ZUCCHINI WHAT TO DO: Chop the white onion and dice the potato. Drizzle some Prime Gocce olive oil into a medium sized pot, covering the bottom, add the onion and cubed potato and fry quickly. […]
NEWLY PRESSED OLIVE OIL
It all begins in the olive groves. An area of 30 hectares with 5000 trees, comprising of traditional Chianti cultivars: Frantoio, Leccino, Moraiolo and Pendolino. The olives are handpicked at harvest time, which usually begins at the end of October. Olive picking is no easy task, especially after the rain when the ground is muddy. […]
MORINO NEW LABEL
The new label of our Morino. If you wish to see Morino’s new label just press here: IL MORINO – New Label Il Morino is a fresh, pleasant, aromatic wine displaying a ruby red colour and lively on the palate. Curious about its story? THE NAME Morino was the nickname of Silvano Damiani, a farmer […]
HARVEST 2015
This year is a special one for Vignamaggio: Our vineyard area has increased by 40% compared with last year, the quantity of hand sorted grapes will double and we will be celebrating with you, our first grape harvest after our conversion to biological farming.
REFRESHING APERITIF
Our chef Cristina knows how to take care of our guests and in the meanwhile, save them from the heat wave of this summer. Three little, simple, colorful ideas for a Summer sneak. For 10/15 people (depending on your thirst) APERITIVO ALBALUCE Preparation: 15 min. + 1 hour for chilling WHAT DO YOU NEED Sugar 50g Wine […]
LA VITA IN CAMPAGNA
Nel 1926 la contessa Elena Castelbarco e il marito Fabio Sanminiatelli, si trasferirono a Vignamaggio, dove vissero per molti anni, dando nuovo splendore alla villa, rinnovandone i giardini e invitando ospiti illustri per eventi culturali e mondani in villa. Fabio, detto “Bino” Sanminiatelli (Firenze, 1896-1984) scrittore, giornalista e artista, dedicò una parte importante dei suoi […]
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 […]
SPRING NEWS
Dear Friends This year spring has brought some newness to Vignamaggio. We are always striving to create more comfort and efficiency, while respecting tradition, which is at the heart of Vignamaggio. We would like to share with you some of what has transpired here over the past weeks as well as provide you with some […]