Every September is yet another milestone for Vignamaggio: this is the moment our team harvests the grapes that make our wines. Our experienced agronomist Francesco Naldi took us through the steps that lead up to the 2022 harvest. From winter 2021 to summer 2022 The 2021/2022 winter was characterised by very mild temperatures and not […]
The fascinating history of “Il Borgo di Vignamaggio”
For 500 years the fortunes of Vitigliano were entwined with the remarkable men of Tuscany. A great explorer, a larger than life nobleman, a shrewd and visionary newspaper proprietor – these were the Florentines that shaped not only the fortunes of this proud estate but Florence’s place at the heart of Italian culture and public […]
A recipe for sweet new beginnings
September: month of big projects and new beginnings. Let’s see it in with Frollemente’s dessert recipe starring our lemon flavoured white chocolate. Cupcake with lemon flavoured white chocolate, lemon curd and meringue flambé Ingredients for 12 cupcakes: 85 g cake flour 70 g melted butter at room temperature 50 g Vignamaggio’s lemon flavoured white […]
SUMMER IN A PLATE
Frollemente has created a tasty pasta dish with flavours and aromas that express the real essence of an Italian summer. This is how to make your own organic grano tenero penne with creamed dried-tomatoes from the Vignamaggio farm. Ingredients for penne rigate with creamed dried tomatoes, almonds and taralli crumbs 300 g Vignamaggio organic grano […]
Nocino di San Giovanni
It’s the end of June, the Vignamaggio hills shimmering as a gentle summer breeze caresses the vineyards, the blooming lavender, and the foliage of the walnut trees. And it’s these trees that we talk to you about today, because the walnut is the hero of a traditional liqueur prepared during the feast of Saint Giovanni […]
EVERY ROSE IN MAY IS A REVELATION
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 […]
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 […]